The Southside (Youngsville, LA) varsity soccer team will host Barbe (Lake Charles, LA) for a home non-conference match on Friday, January 17, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Teams: Barbe vs. Southside
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Southside High School, Youngsville, LA

Barbe vs Southside: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Soccer Seasons

As the 2024-2025 soccer season unfolds, the Barbe Buccaneers and Southside Sharks are showing distinct differences in their performance on the field. Here’s a deep dive into their rankings, records, and head-to-head comparison as both teams look to build on their seasons.

Barbe Buccaneers (24-25 Season)

The Barbe Buccaneers have posted an overall record of 8-4-5 this season. Their performance has been solid, with a .618 win percentage, and they have scored 45 goals while conceding just 17. A closer look at their performance reveals:

• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 3-3-3
• Neutral Record: 0-0-2

Barbe has had success in their home matches, winning 5 of 6 games, while their away record remains a bit more balanced. Although they have not played many neutral-site games, their even performance in away contests suggests that they are a formidable team regardless of location.

Team Scoring Averages

• First Half: 0.9 goals
• Second Half: 0.9 goals
• Final Total: 2.6 goals

Key Team Leaders

• Goals: Layton Pruitt (#9) with 3 goals
• Assists: Jackson Lennox (#16) with 1 assist

Common Opponents

Barbe has faced some tough competition this season, particularly against teams like Teurlings Catholic and St. Louis Catholic. In games against common opponents, their record is 0-2-4, showing a bit of a struggle in these matchups.

Southside Sharks (24-25 Season)

The Southside Sharks have had a much tougher season, posting a 4-9-2 record overall, with a .333 win percentage. They have scored only 14 goals while conceding 21. Here’s a breakdown of their performance:

• Home Record: 3-5-1
• Away Record: 1-3-1
• Neutral Record: 0-1

Southside has struggled particularly on the road and at neutral sites, with just one win in their away games. However, their home performances have been more competitive, and they have a chance to improve as the season progresses.

Team Scoring Averages

• First Half: 0 goals
• Second Half: 0 goals
• Final Total: 0.9 goals

The Sharks’ lack of scoring has been a major challenge this season, as they average less than one goal per match. This puts them at a significant disadvantage, especially when compared to their competitors.

Key Team Leaders

Southside’s scoring leaders have been sparse, with no standout names emerging in the goal-scoring department. As a team, they will need to focus on boosting their offensive output if they wish to turn their season around.

Common Opponents

Against common opponents, Southside holds a 0-3 record, which highlights their difficulties in these matchups. Notably, they lost to Teurlings Catholic 2-1 and were also edged out by St. Louis Catholic.

Record Breakdown and Head-to-Head

Barbe’s Overall Record: 8-4-5

• League Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 7-3-2
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 3-3-3
• Neutral Record: 0-0-2

Southside’s Overall Record: 4-9-2

• League Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 2-4-1
• Home Record: 3-5-1
• Away Record: 1-3-1
• Neutral Record: 0-1

When it comes to common opponents, Barbe holds an advantage, with a record of 0-2-4 compared to Southside’s 0-3. This suggests that, while both teams have had trouble against top competition, Barbe has been able to secure a few more draws and put up stronger performances.

Upcoming Matches

Looking ahead, both teams will face crucial challenges to turn their seasons in the right direction. Barbe will look to extend their winning ways, particularly with their upcoming matches against Sulphur and Acadiana. Meanwhile, Southside faces critical games, including matches against Lafayette and St. Thomas More, in which they will need to improve both their offensive and defensive play to stay competitive.

Conclusion

As we move deeper into the 2024-2025 soccer season, the Barbe Buccaneers and Southside Sharks remain at very different points in their journeys. Barbe’s strong record and solid scoring ability give them an edge, while Southside will need to regroup and find their offensive rhythm to stay competitive. Both teams have important matchups ahead, and fans can expect the competition to intensify as the season progresses.