The Riverside Academy (Reserve, LA) varsity football team will host a non-conference game against St. Edmund (Eunice, LA) on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Riverside Academy (LA) vs St. Edmund (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

St. Edmund and Riverside Academy: A Head-to-Head Comparison for the 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams that stand out in Louisiana’s high school football landscape are St. Edmund and Riverside Academy. Both teams have demonstrated strong performances this year, but how do they compare on paper? Let’s break down their rankings, statistics, and key players to see how these two schools stack up.

Overall Record and District Performance

• St. Edmund boasts an impressive 9-1 overall record, with a dominant 5-1 district mark. The team has been nearly flawless at home, posting a 5-0 record, while they’ve also been strong on the road with a 4-1 record. St. Edmund has scored 488 points while allowing 173 across all games, translating to a win percentage of .900 and a district win percentage of .833.
• Riverside Academy, on the other hand, holds a 6-2 record overall and is perfect in district play with a 3-0 mark. The Riverside Rebels have a strong home record of 2-1 and a solid away performance at 4-1. They’ve scored 390 points and allowed 168 points, giving them a win percentage of .750 and a district win percentage of 1.000.

Scoring and Offensive Trends

Both teams have shown offensive power this season, each averaging 48.8 points per game. While their final scores may be the same, their scoring patterns differ significantly by quarter:

• St. Edmund averages a strong 23.5 points in the first quarter, but their scoring tapers off in the later stages of the game with just 5.1 points in the fourth quarter. Their most productive quarter seems to be the first, setting the tone for their high-scoring games.
• Riverside Academy, conversely, shows a steady increase in scoring as the game progresses. Their second quarter stands out with an average of 24.0 points, followed by strong performances in the third and fourth quarters with 14.0 and 10.5 points, respectively. This suggests Riverside’s ability to adapt and finish strong, especially after halftime.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing key stats, the differences become even more apparent:

• St. Edmund dominates in rushing yards per game, averaging 120 yards, while Riverside Academy has not provided data for this category. However, St. Edmund is balanced in its offensive approach, averaging 97.7 passing yards and 95.9 receiving yards per game. Their total yards per game stand at 217.7.
• Defensively, St. Edmund averages 25 tackles per game, 0.4 sacks per game, and has allowed an average of 29.9 points per game. Riverside Academy does not report rushing or passing yard statistics but remains strong defensively. The Rebels are effective in preventing big plays, and their ability to control the game after halftime may be reflective of their defensive strength.

Key Players

Both teams have standout athletes leading their respective offenses:

• St. Edmund is led by Henry Summerlin (#27), who averages 130.2 rushing yards per game and scores 15.0 points per game. Kane West (#15) is the team’s passing leader with 155.8 yards per game, while Seth Aucoin (#11) is a key receiver, averaging 62.7 yards per game.
• Riverside Academy’s offensive strength lies in its balance and adaptability, but specific player statistics were not provided for rushing and receiving yards. However, Kane West of St. Edmund appears to have a similar role to that of Riverside’s leaders, contributing significantly in both passing and total yards.

Common Opponents

Both teams share one common opponent: St. Martin’s Episcopal. St. Edmund and Riverside Academy will both face them on separate dates later this season. Riverside Academy has already secured a dominant 76-37 win over St. Martin’s, whereas St. Edmund will look to face them on November 22, 2024. The outcome of these matchups could offer further insight into how these teams measure up in direct competition.

Conclusion: A Promising Rivalry

Both St. Edmund and Riverside Academy have had strong seasons, with St. Edmund remaining dominant in district play and Riverside Academy perfect in their district. As they both gear up for the remainder of the season, the potential for a compelling rivalry between these two teams remains high. Their contrasting offensive strategies—St. Edmund’s early-game scoring blitz versus Riverside’s consistent second-half push—make any future matchups between them a thrilling prospect for high school football fans in Louisiana. Whether it’s their aggressive rushing game or their balanced offensive attack, both teams bring a unique style to the field, and it will be exciting to see how they perform in the coming weeks.