The Niles (MI) varsity football team will host South Christian (Grand Rapids, MI) in a playoff game today at 1 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 4” tournament.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Niles (MI) vs South Christian (MI)
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Three Rivers High School
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 4
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Comparative Analysis: South Christian vs. Niles 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 high school football season has been an exciting journey for South Christian and Niles, two teams with contrasting records and performances. Below is an in-depth analysis of their rankings, records, and scoring trends throughout the season.

Rankings and Records

• South Christian
  • State Class: 22 (Class 4)
  • Overall Record: 8-4
  • League Record: 1-4
  • Home/Away Record: 4-2 / 4-2
  • Win Percentage: 66.7%
  • Points For (PF): 361
  • Points Against (PA): 315
• Niles
  • State Class: 17 (Class 2)
  • Overall Record: 11-1
  • League Record: 7-0
  • Home/Away Record: 8-0 / 3-1
  • Win Percentage: 91.7%
  • Points For (PF): 474
  • Points Against (PA): 105

The records highlight Niles’ dominance, particularly within their league, where they achieved a perfect 7-0 record. South Christian, while solid overall, struggled in league play, posting a 1-4 record.

Team Scoring Averages

• South Christian
  • Q1: 7.3
  • Q2: 6.9
  • Q3: 7.3
  • Q4: 7.8
  • Final Average: 30.1 points per game
• Niles
  • Q1: 9.9
  • Q2: 11.7
  • Q3: 6.1
  • Q4: 7.1
  • Final Average: 39.5 points per game

Niles’ scoring averages reveal their offensive strength, particularly in the first half, where they averaged over 21 points combined in the first two quarters. South Christian maintained consistency across all quarters but lagged behind Niles’ overall scoring efficiency.

Record Breakdown

• South Christian
  • League Record: 1-4
  • Non-League Record: 4-0
  • Home/Away Record: 4-2 each
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
• Niles
  • League Record: 7-0
  • Non-League Record: 1-1
  • Home Record: 8-0
  • Away Record: 3-1
  • Playoff Record: 3-0

Niles excelled in both league and non-league matchups, with a flawless home record highlighting their dominance. South Christian demonstrated strong performance outside of league play and matched Niles in playoff success.

Conclusion

Niles’ stellar season reflects their offensive and defensive balance, as seen in their overwhelming points differential (474 scored vs. 105 allowed). South Christian, while commendable in non-league games and playoffs, faced challenges within their league. These contrasts paint a picture of two competitive teams with unique strengths, setting the stage for future showdowns. Whether it’s Niles’ high-octane offense or South Christian’s steady resilience, both teams showcased why they are teams to watch in Michigan high school football.