The Seiling (OK) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Cherokee (OK) on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Oklahoma High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSSAA – Class B-II tournament.

Seiling vs Cherokee Football Game Info:

What: Oklahoma High School Football
Who: Seiling vs Cherokee
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 Oklahoma High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSSAA – Class B-II
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Game preview: Seiling vs Cherokee

As the 2024-2025 high school football season continues to unfold, the performance of Cherokee and Seiling has captured the attention of fans and analysts alike. Both teams have shown impressive records, though they differ significantly in some key areas. Here’s a comprehensive comparison of these two teams based on their overall records, team statistics, scoring averages, and performance against common opponents.

Overall Records and Performance

• Cherokee (6-5): The Cherokee team has posted a respectable overall record of 6-5 so far in the 2024-2025 season. Their district record stands at 3-2, with an equal split of wins at home (3-2) and away (3-3). The team’s win percentage currently sits at .545, while their district win percentage is slightly higher at .600.
• Seiling (11-1): On the other hand, Seiling has been nearly unstoppable, with an 11-1 record. They are undefeated in district play, holding a perfect 5-0 record. Seiling has also dominated both at home (6-0) and away (5-1), boasting an impressive overall win percentage of .917 and a flawless district win percentage of 1.000.

Scoring Averages and Team Performance

When it comes to scoring, Seiling has been a juggernaut, outscoring their opponents by a wide margin. Here’s a breakdown of how each team performs in different quarters:

• Cherokee: The team’s total points per game (PPG) average stands at 32.7, though their quarter-by-quarter performance data is not available.
• Seiling: Seiling has been incredibly efficient, with an average of 27.7 points in the first quarter and 21.7 in the second. However, their scoring drops off significantly in the second half, with just 2.3 points in both the third and fourth quarters. Despite this drop, Seiling still maintains an average of 51.2 points per game, showing just how dominant they are in the early stages of the game.

Statistical Comparison

Both teams have posted some impressive individual performances, particularly in key areas like rushing, passing, and receiving yards.

• Cherokee:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 11.1
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 3.2
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 3.2
  • Total Yards Per Game: 14.3
• Seiling:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 95.0 (Led by #8 Dawson Schanbacher)
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 32.0 (Also by Schanbacher)
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 17.0
  • Total Yards Per Game: 127.0

Seiling’s stats reflect their offensive dominance, particularly in rushing and total yards. Meanwhile, Cherokee struggles to generate consistent yardage, especially in passing and receiving.

Team Leaders

• Cherokee: #8 Dawson Schanbacher leads the charge for Cherokee, with standout performances in rushing (95 yards per game), passing (32 yards per game), and total yards (127 yards per game).
• Seiling: Schanbacher is the driving force behind Seiling’s offensive attack, contributing significantly across all areas, including an outstanding 95 rushing yards per game. His ability to impact both the ground and air game has been a major factor in Seiling’s success.

Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents

Both Cherokee and Seiling faced several of the same opponents during the season, and here’s how they fared:

• Cherokee:
  • Pioneer-Pleasant Vale: Cherokee won 46-0.
  • Shattuck: Lost 38-8.
  • Ringwood: Won 60-12.
• Seiling:
  • Pioneer-Pleasant Vale: Seiling won 52-0.
  • Shattuck: Seiling won 50-0.
  • Ringwood: Seiling won 48-0.

Both teams triumphed against Pioneer-Pleasant Vale and Ringwood, though Seiling had more commanding victories, including a shutout win against Shattuck, a team that Cherokee was unable to defeat.

Playoff Outlook

• Cherokee: Despite their solid record, Cherokee’s playoff performance has been relatively modest, with a 1-0 playoff record.
• Seiling: Seiling, on the other hand, has shown their ability to perform under pressure with an undefeated playoff record of 1-0.

Conclusion

While Cherokee has shown some strong individual performances, particularly from Dawson Schanbacher, their overall consistency has been a bit shaky compared to Seiling. Seiling’s dominance in both district play and overall performance makes them a formidable opponent for anyone in the state, and their exceptional ability to score in the first half gives them a significant advantage. As both teams continue their seasons, Seiling appears poised for a deep playoff run, while Cherokee will need to improve their offensive consistency to contend with top-tier teams in the postseason.