The Parkway (Bossier City, LA) varsity football team will host West Monroe (LA) in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who:Parkway (LA) vs West Monroe (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

West Monroe vs Parkway: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

The 2024-2025 Louisiana high school football season has seen two teams from the state’s 5A classification stand out: West Monroe and Parkway. These two programs, which each have their own unique strengths and challenges, are looking to make noise in their respective districts and the state playoffs. Let’s take a closer look at their records, performance, and head-to-head comparison as they continue their respective campaigns.

Overall Record and Performance Breakdown

• West Monroe enters the 2024-2025 season with a solid 5-5 record, including a 2-3 district record. The team has shown resilience with a 3-1 home record, but struggled on the road, where they posted a 2-4 record. West Monroe has scored 318 points while allowing 253, averaging 31.8 points per game.
• Parkway has been one of the standout teams this season with an 8-2 overall record, including an impressive 6-2 district mark. Their home form has been dominant, posting a 5-1 record, while also securing a 3-1 record on the road. Parkway’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, putting up 450 points and allowing just 238, averaging 45.0 points per game.

Team Scoring Averages

A key difference between the two teams lies in their offensive output.

• West Monroe has been more consistent in the first half of games, averaging 9.0 points in the first quarter and 8.7 in the second quarter. However, they struggle to maintain that pace in the second half, particularly in the third and fourth quarters, where they average just 5.0 points each.
• Parkway, on the other hand, has had a more balanced attack. Their first half is potent, scoring 15.4 points in the first quarter and 16.3 in the second. While their offense slows down significantly in the fourth quarter (2.9 points), their first half dominance has often been enough to secure victories.

Common Opponents

Both West Monroe and Parkway have faced some of the same opponents this season, providing insight into how they measure up against similar competition.

• West Monroe defeated Huntington 40-7 on September 6, 2024, and Ouachita Parish 14-13 on October 18, 2024. Both victories showed the team’s ability to grind out wins in tough matchups.
• Parkway also faced Huntington, defeating them 49-22 on October 18, 2024. Additionally, Parkway played Ouachita Parish earlier in the season, securing a victory on August 22, 2024.

When comparing records against common opponents, West Monroe holds a 2-0 record, while Parkway is 1-0. This shows that both teams are capable of beating strong opponents, but Parkway’s performance has been slightly more dominant in their head-to-head matchups.

Head-to-Head Performance

Both teams have yet to meet head-to-head in the 2024-2025 season, but their paths could cross in the playoffs, where they will both be contending for top honors in their district and potentially state. Both teams bring a mix of strong offensive and defensive play, and a matchup between them would be highly anticipated.

Strengths and Challenges

• West Monroe’s Strengths lie in their ability to perform well at home and their resilience in close games. Their defense has been solid, holding opponents to just 253 points across the season. However, their struggles on the road and inability to put together strong second-half performances will need to be addressed as they push towards the postseason.
• Parkway’s Strengths are their explosive offense and impressive district record. Their ability to score at will and put up big numbers early in games has been a major factor in their success. If they can find a way to improve their fourth-quarter offense, they will be a tough team to beat in the playoff push.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both West Monroe and Parkway will be key players in Louisiana’s 5A football scene. With their contrasting styles—West Monroe’s steady defense and Parkway’s high-powered offense—each team will need to continue to adapt and improve if they hope to make a deep playoff run. Fans can look forward to what could be an exciting showdown should these two meet later in the season.