The Northwood High School (Shreveport, LA) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Salmen High School (Slidell, 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: Northwood (LA) vs Salmen (LA)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Salmen vs. Northwood: A Comparative Breakdown of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, the Salmen and Northwood teams have provided exciting performances, showcasing their unique strengths. Let’s take a closer look at both teams’ records, scoring averages, key players, and statistical comparisons to see how they stack up against one another.

Overall Record and Performance

Salmen:

• Record: 5-5 overall, with a strong 3-1 record in district play. The team has demonstrated resilience but has faced challenges away from home, finishing 2-2 in away games.
• Points Scored (PF): 271 points in the season.
• Points Allowed (PA): 244 points allowed.
• Win Percentage: .500 overall, and an impressive .750 in district play.

Northwood:

• Record: 9-1 overall, with a dominant 6-1 district record. Their performance has been nearly flawless, especially at home, where they are 7-0.
• Points Scored (PF): 402 points in the season.
• Points Allowed (PA): 181 points allowed.
• Win Percentage: .900 overall, and .857 in district play.

While Salmen has struggled with consistency, Northwood has been a force to be reckoned with, especially in district matchups. Northwood’s undefeated home record and impressive scoring numbers reflect their dominance throughout the season.

Team Scoring Averages

Salmen:

• Q1: 11.8 points
• Q2: 3.5 points
• Q3: 8.3 points
• Q4: 5.3 points
• Final: 27.1 points

Salmen’s offense has had moments of success, especially in the first quarter, but it has struggled to maintain momentum in the second half. Their overall scoring average of 27.1 points per game demonstrates the potential of their attack, though they often seem to falter in the middle of games.

Northwood:

• Q1: 17.5 points
• Q2: 11.0 points
• Q3: 13.5 points
• Q4: 14.0 points
• Final: 40.2 points

Northwood’s offense has been consistently explosive throughout the game. Their highest-scoring quarter is the first, but they continue to score heavily in every quarter, finishing with a remarkable 40.2 points per game. This offensive efficiency has been one of the main reasons for their outstanding record.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing the key stats of both teams, Northwood edges out Salmen in almost every category.

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Salmen averages 173.1 yards, while Northwood leads with 239.7 yards per game.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Salmen is at 136.0 yards, while Northwood slightly surpasses them at 158.0 yards per game.
• Total Yards Per Game: Salmen averages 309.1 total yards per game, while Northwood has a significant lead with 397.7 yards.
• Tackles Per Game: Salmen averages 65.5 tackles, while Northwood has 59.8 tackles per game.
• Sacks Per Game: Salmen averages 1.3 sacks, while Northwood is slightly ahead with 2.3 sacks per game.
• Points Per Game: Salmen averages 28.3 points, but Northwood outpaces them with an average of 36.8 points per game.

The stat comparison reflects Northwood’s stronger offense and overall yardage output, while Salmen’s defense, although solid, has not been as effective at stopping high-scoring teams.

Team Leaders

• Salmen:
  • Rushing: Jimmy Chanzy leads with 103.1 yards per game.
  • Passing: Markel Keyes leads with 118.5 yards per game.
  • Receiving: Tayshawn Scott leads with 75.7 yards per game.
  • Tackles: Wylee Jackson leads with 7.9 tackles per game.
  • Points: Jimmy Chanzy leads with 7.2 points per game.
• Northwood:
  • Rushing: Kyran Johnson leads with 131.8 yards per game.
  • Passing: Jaxon Bentzler leads with 148.7 yards per game.
  • Receiving: Duntavious Young leads with 53.4 yards per game.
  • Tackles: Kyron Gladney leads with 12.5 tackles per game.
  • Points: Kyran Johnson leads with 8.7 points per game.

Key players on both teams have contributed significantly to their team’s success. Northwood’s Kyran Johnson and Jaxon Bentzler stand out, while Salmen’s Jimmy Chanzy and Markel Keyes are key contributors for their team. Northwood’s defense, led by Kyron Gladney, has also been a key factor in their dominant season.

Record Breakdown by Location

• Salmen:
  • Home: 3-3
  • Away: 2-2
  • District: 3-1
• Northwood:
  • Home: 7-0
  • Away: 2-1
  • District: 6-1

Northwood has been nearly unbeatable at home, boasting a perfect record, while Salmen has had more mixed results, with a .500 record both at home and away.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, Northwood has clearly shown themselves to be the stronger team, with an impressive 9-1 record and a high-powered offense. Salmen, on the other hand, has fought hard but has faced challenges, particularly in away games. If both teams meet in the postseason, it will be a clash of Northwood’s offense versus Salmen’s ability to rebound and show resilience.

With Northwood’s explosive offense and Salmen’s fight, the upcoming games could be an exciting showcase of Louisiana high school football talent.