The Plaquemine (LA) varsity football team will host Grant (Dry Prong, LA) in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Plaquemine (LA) vs Grant (LA)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Grant vs. Plaquemine: A Comparative Analysis of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school football season unfolds, Grant and Plaquemine stand as two contrasting teams, with distinct performances, strengths, and key statistics setting them apart. Below is a breakdown of their overall performance, team statistics, and individual standout players to understand the dynamics of these two teams.

Team Overview:

• Grant High School (4-7 Overall, 1-4 in District): Grant has faced a challenging season, with a modest 4-7 record. Their district performance has been particularly tough, securing only 1 win out of 5 games. The team’s total points scored (182) and points allowed (337) highlight their struggle, reflecting a defensive vulnerability. Grant’s overall win percentage stands at 36.4%, with a district win percentage of just 20%.
• Plaquemine High School (9-1 Overall, 8-0 in District): Plaquemine, in stark contrast, has had an impressive season, finishing with a 9-1 overall record. The team has dominated its district, going undefeated with an 8-0 record. Their total points scored (458) and points allowed (166) indicate a highly effective offense and defense. With a win percentage of 90%, Plaquemine has excelled both at home and on the road, boasting a perfect record at home and a strong 4-1 performance away.

Team Scoring Averages:

• Grant: The team’s scoring average of 16.5 points per game (PF) shows that offensive production has been a challenge, particularly in comparison to their defensive struggles, as evidenced by their 337 points allowed (PA).
• Plaquemine: In contrast, Plaquemine’s average of 45.8 points per game (PF) is significantly higher, showcasing their offensive dominance. Plaquemine has been particularly strong in the first half of games, scoring an average of 28.9 points in the first two quarters alone.

Offensive and Defensive Comparison:

• Grant:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 223.9
  • Passing Yards per Game: 151.5
  • Total Yards per Game: 375.4
  • Points per Game: 35.6
  • Tackles per Game: 7.8
  • Sacks per Game: 0.1

  Grant’s offensive strength lies in their rushing game, averaging nearly 224 yards per game, contributing to their total yardage. However, their defense struggles, reflected in their low tackle numbers (7.8 per game) and minimal sacks (0.1 per game), leaving them vulnerable to high-scoring offenses.

• Plaquemine:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 186.8
  • Passing Yards per Game: 157.7
  • Total Yards per Game: 344.5
  • Points per Game: 45.8
  • Tackles per Game: 8.0
  • Sacks per Game: 0.3

  Plaquemine’s offense is a well-balanced mix of rushing and passing, averaging over 340 yards per game. Their defensive performance is solid, with 8.0 tackles per game and more consistent pressure on the quarterback compared to Grant.

Key Players:

• Grant’s Key Players:
  • Tyrese Mosby (Rushing & Total Yards): Mosby leads the team with 186.8 rushing yards per game and 196.6 total yards per game. He’s also the team’s top scorer, contributing 19.1 points per game.
  • Nico Victorian (Passing Yards): Victorian leads the team in passing, averaging 157.7 yards per game.
  • Cameron Rogers (Tackles): Rogers is the team’s defensive leader with 8.0 tackles per game.
  • Derion D’ryan Bosley (Sacks): Bosley is the team’s sack leader with 0.3 sacks per game.
• Plaquemine’s Key Players:
  • Tyrese Mosby (Rushing): Mosby also stands as the top rusher for Plaquemine, contributing to their balanced attack.
  • Nico Victorian (Passing Yards): Victorian’s leadership at quarterback has been crucial to their undefeated season, with impressive passing stats.
  • Cameron Rogers (Tackles): Rogers’ consistency in tackles has been pivotal in Plaquemine’s defensive success.
  • Derion D’ryan Bosley (Sacks): Bosley’s ability to disrupt opposing offenses has been one of the team’s strongest assets.

Record Breakdown:

• Grant:
  • Home: 3-4
  • Away: 1-3
  • District: 1-4
  • Non-District: 3-3
• Plaquemine:
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 4-1
  • District: 8-0
  • Non-District: 1-1

Plaquemine’s ability to perform consistently both at home and on the road, coupled with their perfect district record, highlights their dominance. In comparison, Grant’s performance has been marked by inconsistency, especially in district matchups.

Conclusion:

The contrast between Grant and Plaquemine’s 2024-2025 football seasons is striking. Plaquemine has emerged as a powerhouse in their district, boasting an undefeated record and dominant offensive and defensive performances. On the other hand, Grant has faced a much tougher season, with struggles on both sides of the ball and a lower win percentage. However, individual standout performances from key players like Tyrese Mosby and Nico Victorian show that Grant has potential to challenge tough teams. The upcoming matchups will be crucial for both teams, as Plaquemine looks to extend its dominance and Grant aims to turn around its fortunes in the second half of the season.