The Neville High School varsity football team from Monroe, LA, will host a home playoff game against Chalmette High School (LA) today at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select” tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Neville (LA) vs Chalmette (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select
Live stream: Watch here

Chalmette vs. Neville: Team Performance Analysis and Rankings

The 2024 high school football season has brought attention to two standout teams in Louisiana: Chalmette and Neville. With both teams showcasing unique strengths and competitive records, let’s break down their performances, statistics, and key contributors to understand their journey so far.

Team Rankings and Records

• Chalmette:
  • Overall Record: 11-3
  • District Record: 4-0
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 5-3
  • Win Percentage: 78.6%
  • District Percentage: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 342
  • Points Against (PA): 241
• Neville:
  • Overall Record: 10-1
  • District Record: 4-1
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: 90.9%
  • District Percentage: 80%
  • Points For (PF): 369
  • Points Against (PA): 226

Team Scoring Averages

Neville outpaces Chalmette in scoring efficiency, with a higher average in each quarter and a stronger final game average:

• Chalmette:
  • Q1: 1.8
  • Q2: 6.2
  • Q3: 5.6
  • Q4: 5.0
  • Final: 24.4
• Neville:
  • Q1: 8.9
  • Q2: 9.1
  • Q3: 8.9
  • Q4: 5.8
  • Final: 33.5

Team Stat Comparison

Neville dominates in most statistical categories, doubling Chalmette’s production in several key areas:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Neville (168.2) vs. Chalmette (96.8)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Neville (187.8) vs. Chalmette (73.2)
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Neville (188.8) vs. Chalmette (90.1)
• Total Yards Per Game: Neville (356.0) vs. Chalmette (170.0)
• Tackles Per Game: Neville (71.5) vs. Chalmette (49.8)
• Points Per Game: Neville (31.3) vs. Chalmette (9.1)

Key Players

Each team has standout athletes driving their success:

• Chalmette:
  • Axton Lopez (#9): 42.9 rushing yards per game
  • Breez Wilson (#18): 96.4 passing yards per game, 137.9 total yards per game
  • Jaden Williams (#4): 57.6 receiving yards per game, 3.8 points per game
  • Tyray Darensburg (#1): 9.4 tackles per game
  • Brennyn Holiday (#87): 1.0 sacks per game
• Neville:
  • Jaylon Nichols (#9): 97.5 rushing yards per game, 11.0 points per game
  • Parker Robinson (#15): 181.7 passing yards per game, 181.6 total yards per game
  • Trendan Dumas (#2): 59.8 receiving yards per game
  • Jayden Reed (#7): 9.8 tackles per game
  • Brody Whatley (#0): 0.5 sacks per game

Record Breakdown

• Chalmette:
  • Strong in-district performance with an undefeated district record (4-0)
  • Balanced results across home (5-0), away (5-3), and playoff (1-0) games
• Neville:
  • Exceptional overall record (10-1) with dominance at home (6-0)
  • Slightly less dominant in district games (4-1) but still a formidable opponent

Conclusion

Neville’s robust offense and defensive stats give them a clear edge over Chalmette, particularly in total yardage and points per game. However, Chalmette’s resilience and district dominance show they’re no strangers to success. As the season progresses, both teams remain top contenders in their respective divisions, with Neville’s consistency positioning them as a favorite for future challenges.