The Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Armada (MI) on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 PM.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Notre Dame Prep (MI) vs Armada (MI)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Armada vs. Notre Dame Prep: A Detailed Comparison of the 2024-2025 Football Seasons

The 2024-2025 high school football season has been a thrilling one for both Armada and Notre Dame Prep, as these two teams dominate their respective leagues. Below is a detailed comparison of their performances, highlighting key statistics, team strengths, and standout players.

Team Overview

Armada (24-25)

• Overall Record: 10-1
• League Record: 6-1
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 4-0
• Win Percentage: .909
• League Win Percentage: .857
• Points For: 446
• Points Against: 101

Notre Dame Prep (24-25)

• Overall Record: 9-1
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: .900
• Points For: 452
• Points Against: 175

Both teams have had successful seasons, with Armada slightly ahead in total wins. However, Notre Dame Prep has a strong offensive record with more points scored overall.

Scoring Averages by Quarter

• Armada:
  • Q1: 11.9
  • Q2: 16.4
  • Q3: 7.3
  • Q4: 6.2
  • Final Average: 40.5
• Notre Dame Prep:
  • Q1: 20.0
  • Q2: 36.0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final Average: 45.2

Notre Dame Prep’s scoring is heavily concentrated in the first half of the game, with a notable dip in scoring after halftime, while Armada has a more consistent scoring distribution throughout the game.

Team Statistical Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Armada: 239.7
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Armada: 118.1
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Armada: 116.0
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Armada: 357.8
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Armada: 48.6
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Armada: 1.2
  • Notre Dame Prep: Not Available
• Points Per Game:
  • Armada: 40.5
  • Notre Dame Prep: 45.2

Armada boasts impressive offensive and defensive statistics, particularly in rushing yards and total yards per game. However, Notre Dame Prep’s higher scoring average gives them an edge in terms of offensive firepower.

Key Players and Leaders

Armada:

• Jackson Malburg:
  • 158.2 Rushing Yards Per Game
  • 158.8 Total Yards Per Game
  • 13.8 Points Per Game
• Lucas Pratt: 114.9 Passing Yards Per Game
• Todd Seiler: 46.9 Receiving Yards Per Game
• Kaleb Vanhoeck: 5.4 Tackles Per Game
• Zach Ferlito: 0.4 Sacks Per Game
• Joe Abramovitch: 1 Pancake Block

Notre Dame Prep:

• No specific player data is available for comparison in these categories, but their overall performance indicates strong individual contributions across the board.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams share a common opponent in Corunna, where they each secured a dominant victory:

• Armada: 42-7 win on 10/25/24
• Notre Dame Prep: 56-7 win on 11/8/24

This shows that both teams are capable of dominating their rivals with impressive margins.

Record Breakdown

• Armada:
  • Overall: 10-1
  • League: 6-1
  • Non-League: 2-0
  • Playoff: 2-0
  • Home: 6-1
  • Away: 4-0
• Notre Dame Prep:
  • Overall: 9-1
  • Home: 6-1
  • Away: 3-0
  • Playoff: 2-0

Both teams excel in their respective home and away games, with Armada having a slightly stronger overall record.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 football season has showcased two teams with impressive records and solid performances. Armada leads in overall wins and rushing yards, while Notre Dame Prep has shown a powerful offensive attack with a higher points-per-game average. Both teams have dominated common opponents, and their head-to-head matchup promises to be an exciting contest.

As they head into the postseason, both teams are poised to make deep runs, with Armada’s balanced attack and Notre Dame Prep’s offensive potency making them strong contenders in their respective leagues.