The varsity football team from Saint Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL) will host a home playoff game against Whitney Young (Chicago, IL) on Friday, November 29, at 11:00 a.m.
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Saint Ignatius College Prep (IL) vs Whitney Young (IL)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Whitney Young vs. Saint Ignatius College Prep: A Statistical Breakdown for the 2024-2025 Season
Team Rankings and Records
Whitney Young Dolphins
- Illinois Class Rank: 20
- Overall Record: 12-1
- Conference Record: 9-0 (1st in conference)
- Home Record: 8-0
- Away Record: 4-0
- Win Percentage: 92.3%
- Conference Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 320
- Points Against (PA): 134
Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack
- Illinois Class Rank: 29
- Overall Record: 5-6
- Conference Record: 0-3
- Home Record: 4-3
- Away Record: 1-3
- Win Percentage: 45.5%
- Conference Win Percentage: 0%
- Points For (PF): 277
- Points Against (PA): 270
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Whitney Young | Saint Ignatius College Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3.4 | 8.6 |
| Q2 | 8.0 | 5.7 |
| Q3 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Q4 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Overtime 1 | 7.0 | – |
| Overtime 2 | 3.0 | – |
| Final Avg | 24.6 | 25.2 |
Team Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Whitney Young | Saint Ignatius College Prep | National Avg. |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 51.3 | – | 20.1 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 15.4 | – | 50.8 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 16.5 | – | 17.2 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 66.7 | – | 36.4 |
| Tackles Per Game | 12.9 | – | 2.7 |
| Sacks Per Game | 0.4 | – | 0.2 |
| Points Per Game | 7.8 | – | 2.6 |
| Pancake Blocks | 61 | – | 6 |
Team Leaders
| Category | Whitney Young Player | Stats |
| Rushing Yards/Game | #23 Maxwell Warner | 77.5 |
| Passing Yards/Game | #12 Von Konrad | 51.7 |
| Receiving Yards/Game | #6 Barry Gordon | 26.0 |
| Total Yards/Game | #12 Von Konrad | 94.3 |
| Tackles/Game | #21 Joseph Gray | 9.3 |
| Sacks/Game | #4 Aaron Champion | 0.5 |
| Points/Game | #23 Maxwell Warner | 9.0 |
| Pancake Blocks | #77 Nikola Dale | 17 |
Record Breakdown
| Category | Whitney Young | Saint Ignatius College Prep |
| Overall | 12-1 | 5-6 |
| League | 9-0 | 0-3 |
| Non-League | 2-0 | 5-3 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home | 8-0 | 4-3 |
| Away | 4-0 | 1-3 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Playoff | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 12-1 | 4-6 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Summary
Whitney Young has had an impressive 2024-2025 season, dominating in the conference with an undefeated record and excelling in both home and away games. Their standout players, including Maxwell Warner and Von Konrad, have driven the team’s success with their exceptional rushing and passing abilities. Whitney Young’s defensive strength is evident with Joseph Gray’s leading tackles and Aaron Champion’s contributions in sacks.
On the other hand, Saint Ignatius College Prep has shown resilience but struggled to maintain consistency. Their overall record of 5-6 reflects challenges in conference play, where they have yet to secure a win. While they have a solid home record, improving their performance in away games and addressing defensive gaps will be key to future success.
This season’s statistics highlight the dominance of Whitney Young and areas for growth for Saint Ignatius College Prep, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry in the coming years.
