The Owensboro Catholic varsity football team (Owensboro, KY) will face Beechwood (Fort Mitchell, KY) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, December 6, at 4:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 2A” tournament.
Owensboro Catholic vs Beechwood Game Info:
What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Owensboro Catholic (KY) vs Beechwood (KY)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Where: Kroger Field
Bracket: 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Owensboro Catholic vs Beechwood
The 2024-2025 season has seen outstanding performances from both Beechwood and Owensboro Catholic. These two teams have proven themselves dominant in their respective regions and districts, showcasing impressive statistics and achievements. Let’s delve into a comparative analysis of their rankings, records, and key performance metrics.
Season Records
Beechwood
- Overall Record: 15-1
- District Record: 6-0
- Home Record: 8-0
- Away Record: 5-1
- Win Percentage: 93.8%
- Points Scored (PF): 772
- Points Allowed (PA): 233
Owensboro Catholic
- Overall Record: 14-0
- District Record: 3-0
- Home Record: 9-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Points Scored (PF): 642
- Points Allowed (PA): 138
While both teams have been formidable, Owensboro Catholic stands out with an unblemished record. Beechwood, however, edges ahead in offensive production, scoring more points overall.
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Beechwood | Owensboro Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 17.0 | 20.0 |
| Q2 | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Q3 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| Q4 | 8.2 | 4.9 |
| Final | 48.3 | 45.9 |
Beechwood demonstrates consistent scoring across all quarters, with a notable edge in second-half performance. Owensboro Catholic, however, excels in opening strong, often setting the tone early in games.
Team Stat Comparison
| Metric | Beechwood | Owensboro Catholic |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 149.3 | Not Provided |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 293.3 | Not Provided |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 293.3 | Not Provided |
| Total Yards Per Game | 442.6 | Not Provided |
| Tackles Per Game | 62.0 | Not Provided |
| Sacks Per Game | 2.3 | Not Provided |
| Points Per Game | 45.9 | 45.9 |
Beechwood boasts impressive passing and total yardage, underscoring their high-powered offense. Both teams match in scoring efficiency, with each averaging 45.9 points per game.
Team Leaders
Beechwood
- Rushing Leader: Miles Edge (50.8 yards per game)
- Passing Leader: Brady Atwell (243.2 yards per game)
- Receiving Leader: Waryn Ebelhar (80.8 yards per game)
- Tackles Leader: Vincent Carrico (10.1 per game)
- Sacks Leader: Miles Edge (0.6 per game)
- Points Leader: Dereon Crowe (10.0 per game)
Owensboro Catholic
- Notable statistics for Owensboro Catholic’s leaders were not provided for direct comparison, but their team’s overall performance highlights collective excellence across all units.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Beechwood | Owensboro Catholic |
| Overall | 15-1 | 14-0 |
| League | 6-0 | 3-0 |
| Non-League | 5-1 | 7-0 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| Home | 8-0 | 9-0 |
| Away | 5-1 | 5-0 |
Both teams remain undefeated in league and playoff games, with Beechwood’s sole loss coming in a non-league matchup.
Conclusion
Beechwood and Owensboro Catholic are exceptional teams, each dominating their respective arenas. Beechwood’s offensive firepower and balanced performance across quarters make them a formidable opponent, while Owensboro Catholic’s undefeated streak and strong starts are equally impressive. If these two teams were to meet, it would undoubtedly be a thrilling and tightly contested battle.
