The Santa Fe Christian Eagles (9-3) will host a home playoff game against the Carlsbad Lancers (12-9-1) today at 3:30 p.m. in Solana Beach, CA.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: California High School Flag Football
Who: Santa Fe Christian vs Carlsbad
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
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Game preview: Santa Fe Christian vs Carlsbad

As the 2024-2025 high school football season heats up, two teams stand out for their impressive performances—Carlsbad and Santa Fe Christian. Both schools are competing hard in their respective leagues, and their season records, along with key statistics, paint a vivid picture of the season thus far. Here’s a closer look at both teams, their records, scoring averages, and head-to-head comparison.

Team Records and Rankings

Carlsbad:

• National Rank: 352
• California Rank: 179
• Section Rank: 22
• Overall Record: 12-9-1
• League Record: 3-3
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 7-6
• Neutral Record: 2-3-1
• Win Percentage: .568
• League Percentage: .500
• Points For (PF): 407
• Points Against (PA): 267

Santa Fe Christian:

• National Rank: 347
• California Rank: 177
• Section Rank: 21
• Overall Record: 9-3
• League Record: 4-3
• Home Record: 7-1
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: .750
• League Percentage: .571
• Points For (PF): 225
• Points Against (PA): 129

Scoring Averages

Carlsbad and Santa Fe Christian show distinct patterns in their scoring across different quarters:

• Carlsbad:
  • Q1: 1.5
  • Q2: 0.5
  • Q3: 1.8
  • Q4: 0
  • Overtime: 20.0
  • Final Average: 18.5
• Santa Fe Christian:
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 1.2
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 5.2
  • Overtime: 6.0 (OT1) / 7.0 (OT2)
  • Final Average: 18.8

Both teams show a tendency to increase their scoring in the later stages of the game, with Santa Fe Christian particularly strong in overtime.

Statistical Comparison

Carlsbad and Santa Fe Christian demonstrate different strengths across multiple team statistics:

• Rushing Yards per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 57.0 yards
  • Santa Fe Christian: 39.7 yards
• Passing Yards per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 110.8 yards
  • Santa Fe Christian: 137.7 yards
• Receiving Yards per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 141.6 yards
  • Santa Fe Christian: 53.4 yards
• Total Yards per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 167.8 yards
  • Santa Fe Christian: 177.3 yards
• Tackles per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 16.6 tackles
  • Santa Fe Christian: 4.1 tackles
• Sacks per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 0.4 sacks
  • Santa Fe Christian: 0.7 sacks
• Interceptions per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 1.5 interceptions
  • Santa Fe Christian: 0.6 interceptions
• Points per Game:
  • Carlsbad: 17.2 points
  • Santa Fe Christian: 18.8 points

While Carlsbad has a stronger rushing game and higher total yards per game, Santa Fe Christian excels in passing yards and points per game.

Team Leaders

Each team has standout players contributing to their success:

• Carlsbad:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: Haidyn Lorenzen (39.7)
  • Passing Yards per Game: Haidyn Lorenzen (137.7)
  • Receiving Yards per Game: Therese Esmay (53.4)
  • Tackles per Game: Noelle Threat (4.1)
  • Interceptions per Game: Madelyn Sleight (0.6)
  • Points per Game: Kayla Emond (8.6)
• Santa Fe Christian:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: N/A
  • Passing Yards per Game: N/A
  • Receiving Yards per Game: N/A
  • Tackles per Game: N/A
  • Interceptions per Game: N/A
  • Points per Game: N/A

Carlsbad’s Haidyn Lorenzen leads in multiple categories, contributing to the team’s offense, while Therese Esmay stands out in receiving yards.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents, giving us insight into their relative strengths:

• Carlsbad:
  • Opponent: Francis Parker (Sept. 10, 2024)
  • Result: Carlsbad won 13-6
• Santa Fe Christian:
  • Opponent: Francis Parker (Oct. 29, 2024)
  • Result: Santa Fe Christian lost 25-6

This gives Carlsbad a slight edge over Santa Fe Christian when it comes to facing mutual opponents.

Record Breakdown

• Carlsbad:
  • Overall: 12-9-1
  • League: 3-3
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 7-6
  • Neutral: 2-3-1
• Santa Fe Christian:
  • Overall: 9-3
  • League: 4-3
  • Home: 7-1
  • Away: 2-1
  • Neutral: 0-1

Carlsbad’s ability to win on the road (7-6) and their performance in neutral-site games (2-3-1) contrasts with Santa Fe Christian’s near-perfect home record (7-1).

Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have not yet faced off in the 2024-2025 season. However, Carlsbad holds a slight edge in their recent matchup with a 1-0 record against mutual opponents.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Carlsbad and Santa Fe Christian show potential for success. Carlsbad’s balanced offensive attack and strong passing game give them an advantage in total yardage, while Santa Fe Christian’s defense and ability to score in crucial moments make them a formidable opponent. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups as both teams continue to battle for top rankings in the state.