The Oak Forest Academy varsity football team will face off against Central (Baton Rouge, LA) in a home tournament game today at 7:30 p.m.
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Oak Forest Academy (LA) vs Central (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Oak Forest Academy High School
Live stream: Watch here
Central and Oak Forest Academy Basketball Season Analysis
The 2024-2025 basketball season has brought a tale of contrasting performances and competitive dynamics for Central and Oak Forest Academy. Both teams showcased distinct strengths and faced unique challenges across the course of the season. This article breaks down their records, scoring trends, and game performance metrics.
Team Records Overview
Central (24-25)
- Overall Record: 11-1
- District Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 8-0
- Away Record: 3-1
- Win Percentage: .917 (91.7%)
- District Win Percentage: .800 (80.0%)
- Points For (PF): 326
- Points Against (PA): 151
Oak Forest Academy (24-25)
- Overall Record: 6-5
- District Record: 3-2
- Home Record: 3-2
- Away Record: 3-2
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Win Percentage: .545 (54.5%)
- District Win Percentage: .600 (60.0%)
- Points For (PF): 358
- Points Against (PA): 304
Scoring Averages and Game Performance
Central demonstrated a consistent scoring output across the quarters, averaging 3.8 points in the first quarter, 5.0 in the second, 7.0 in the third, and 7.7 in the fourth. Their final average per game stood at 27.2 points, underscoring a strong late-game performance.
Oak Forest Academy, on the other hand, showed a more balanced scoring distribution, with 5.3 points in the first quarter, maintaining 5.0 in the second, rising to 8.5 in the third, and finishing with 7.5 in the fourth. Their final scoring average reached 32.5 points per game, indicating a relatively strong offensive finish.
Comparative Analysis
- Record Breakdown: Central’s 11-1 overall record highlights an exceptional season marked by dominance in both league (4-1) and non-league (6-0) play. Oak Forest Academy, with a 6-5 record, had a more balanced but less dominant season, showing a solid performance in both district (3-2) and non-league (3-2) games.
- Home and Away Performance: Central was formidable on their home court with an 8-0 record, reflecting their ability to leverage home-court advantage effectively. Oak Forest Academy had a 3-2 home record, showing decent home performance but falling short of consistency. Both teams shared similar away records of 3-2, suggesting equal competitiveness in hostile environments.
- Scoring Efficiency: Central’s scoring efficiency per quarter shows an upward trend, indicating a strong finishing ability that contributed to their high win percentage. Oak Forest Academy’s steady scoring across all four quarters, however, showcases their consistent offensive strategy, even if it did not always translate to victories.
Conclusion
Central’s dominant 11-1 record and strong point differential illustrate a highly successful season, marked by exceptional performances in both league and non-league games. Their ability to outpace opponents and close games with efficient scoring underpins their outstanding win percentage. Conversely, Oak Forest Academy demonstrated resilience and consistency with a respectable 6-5 record, showcasing a balanced approach to scoring that kept games competitive.
As the season concludes, these insights provide a snapshot of how both teams navigated their schedules and highlight areas for future growth and refinement.
