The Owen-Withee (Owen, WI) varsity football team will face off against Lena/Aquinas (Lena, WI) in a neutral-site playoff game today, Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wisconsin High School Football
Who: Owen-Withee vs Lena/Aquinas
When: Today, November 16, 2024
Time: Today.
“2024 Wisconsin High School Football Playoff Brackets: WIAA – 8-Man”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Comparing Lena/Aquinas and Owen-Withee: A Breakdown of Two High-Performing Football Teams

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams have stood out in Wisconsin high school football: Lena/Aquinas and Owen-Withee. With impressive records and strong performances in key areas, both teams are making waves in their respective conferences and at the national level. Here’s a detailed look at how these two teams compare across multiple metrics.

Team Overview and Records

Lena/Aquinas (24-25)

• National Ranking: 492
• Wisconsin Ranking: 4
• Division: 4
• Overall Record: 10-2
• Conference Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 2-0
• Away Record: 1-0
• Neutral Site Record: 7-2
• Winning Percentage: .833
• Conference Winning Percentage: .833
• Points For (PF): 348
• Points Against (PA): 84

Owen-Withee (24-25)

• National Ranking: 234
• Wisconsin Ranking: 1
• Division: 1
• Overall Record: 11-0
• Conference Record: 8-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Site Record: 2-0
• Winning Percentage: 1.000
• Conference Winning Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 579
• Points Against (PA): 117

Offensive and Defensive Performance

Scoring Averages:

• Lena/Aquinas: The team averages 29 points per game, with a relatively balanced scoring output across four quarters: 8.0 in the first, 12.0 in the second, 4.0 in the third, and 2.7 in the fourth. This distribution suggests strong first-half performances but a slight dip as the game progresses.
• Owen-Withee: Owen-Withee outpaces Lena/Aquinas, averaging a whopping 52.6 points per game. Their scoring is heavy in the first two quarters, with 17.3 points in the first and 23.0 in the second. In contrast to Lena/Aquinas, they maintain a stronger offensive presence throughout the game, with consistent scoring in the third and fourth quarters.

Offensive Breakdown:

• Lena/Aquinas:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 327.4
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 15.5
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 18.5
  • Total Yards Per Game: 342.9
  • Points Per Game: 51.4
  • The team relies heavily on their ground game, with rushing yards accounting for a significant portion of their offensive output.
• Owen-Withee:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 138.6
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 51.5
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 17.4
  • Total Yards Per Game: 36.6
  • Points Per Game: 2.6
  • Owen-Withee’s offense shows more balance, with a stronger emphasis on passing yards. They have the highest scoring average of the two teams, largely due to explosive plays and efficient scoring drives.

Defensive Strength:

• Lena/Aquinas:
  • Tackles Per Game: 55.5
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.1
  • Points Allowed Per Game: 84
  • Lena/Aquinas maintains a solid defense, managing 55.5 tackles per game, although they are less aggressive in terms of sacks.
• Owen-Withee:
  • Tackles Per Game: 2.7
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.2
  • Points Allowed Per Game: 117
  • Owen-Withee, despite scoring high, has a somewhat weaker defensive record, allowing more points on average.

Key Players

Lena/Aquinas:

• Mason Gay: A dominant force for Lena/Aquinas, leading the team in rushing yards with 138.6 per game and points with 19.6 per game.
• Dominic Sherwood: The passing game leader, averaging 15.5 yards per game.
• Winston Poehler: Contributes both in receiving yards and tackles, with 11.4 yards per game and 0.1 sacks per game.

Owen-Withee:

• Mason Gay: Notably the leader in total yards (138.6) and points per game (19.6).
• Dominic Sherwood: Plays a key role in the passing game, completing 15.5-yard average passes.