The St. Frederick (Monroe, LA) varsity football team will face Southern Lab (Baton Rouge, LA) in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: St. Frederick (LA) vs Southern Lab (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Southern Lab vs. St. Frederick: A Competitive Season Overview

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, Southern Lab and St. Frederick have both emerged as strong contenders in their respective classifications. Each team has showcased impressive records, with Southern Lab finishing the season 7-3 and St. Frederick posting an 8-2 mark. This article explores how these two teams stack up against each other, reviewing their season performances, scoring averages, and the head-to-head comparison.

Season Performance and Record Breakdown

Southern Lab (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-3
• District Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 2-2
• Neutral Site Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 70%
• District Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 396
• Points Against (PA): 158

Southern Lab has had a solid overall record with a particularly dominant district performance, winning all three of their district games. Their offense has been highly productive, scoring an average of 39.6 points per game. Defensively, they have been effective in limiting their opponents, allowing an average of just 15.8 points per game.

St. Frederick (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-2
• District Record: 5-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 1-2
• Neutral Site Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 80%
• District Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 362
• Points Against (PA): 112

St. Frederick has had a standout season with an impressive 8-2 record, boasting an undefeated district record. The team’s offense has averaged 36.2 points per game, and their defense has been even more dominant, allowing just 11.2 points per game. St. Frederick’s perfect home record at 6-0 highlights their strength on their own turf.

Team Scoring Averages

A closer look at the teams’ scoring averages per quarter reveals their offensive strategies:

• Southern Lab Scoring Averages (Q1-Q4):
  • Q1: 4.5
  • Q2: 5.5
  • Q3: 4.8
  • Q4: 5.0
  • Total: 39.6

Southern Lab’s scoring is relatively consistent throughout the game, with a slight dip in the second half. However, their ability to score in all quarters has helped them maintain a balanced offense.

• St. Frederick Scoring Averages (Q1-Q4):
  • Q1: 11.3
  • Q2: 15.0
  • Q3: 13.7
  • Q4: 0
  • Total: 36.2

St. Frederick has a high-scoring first half, averaging 26.3 points in the first two quarters. However, they tend to slow down in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they score no points on average. This could be an area of concern as they move deeper into the playoffs.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced the same opponent in Delhi, and the results were quite similar:

• Southern Lab vs. Delhi (9/27/24):
  Southern Lab dominated Delhi with a 56-6 victory.
• St. Frederick vs. Delhi (10/18/24):
  St. Frederick also had a strong performance against Delhi, winning 58-14.

Both teams were able to decisively defeat Delhi, indicating their shared strength in non-district matchups.

Head-to-Head Comparison

While both teams had strong seasons, they have not yet faced each other in the 2024-2025 season. Therefore, their head-to-head record remains 0-0. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated future matchup between these two competitive teams.

Record Breakdown by Category

• Overall Performance:
  • Southern Lab: 7-3
  • St. Frederick: 8-2
• District Play:
  • Southern Lab: 3-0
  • St. Frederick: 5-0
• Home Play:
  • Southern Lab: 4-1
  • St. Frederick: 6-0
• Away Play:
  • Southern Lab: 2-2
  • St. Frederick: 1-2
• Neutral Site:
  • Both teams have perfect neutral-site records, at 1-0.
• Playoff Performance:
  • Both teams have not yet faced each other in playoff competition.

Conclusion

Southern Lab and St. Frederick have both enjoyed successful seasons in 2024-2025, with impressive overall and district records. St. Frederick has had a slightly better record and a perfect home performance, while Southern Lab’s consistent scoring and strong district play cannot be overlooked. The two teams’ common opponent results show they are closely matched, with both securing decisive victories. As the season progresses, a head-to-head matchup would undoubtedly be a thrilling and hard-fought game.