The St. Joseph Academy (Brownsville, TX) varsity football team will host Lutheran South Academy (Houston, TX) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 5:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II” tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: St. Joseph Academy vs Lutheran South Academy
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II
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Game preview: St. Joseph Academy vs Lutheran South Academy

The 2024-2025 high school football season brings a compelling matchup between two teams with contrasting records and playing styles: Lutheran South Academy (LSA) and St. Joseph Academy (SJA). Here’s a closer look at both teams’ performance in terms of overall records, statistics, and individual player leaders.

Overall Records and Performance

• Lutheran South Academy (6-4):
  LSA posted a respectable overall record of 6-4 for the season, with a district performance of 2-3. The team excelled at home, going 5-0, but struggled on the road, finishing 1-4. Their offensive output totaled 359 points, while they allowed 318 points.
• St. Joseph Academy (9-1):
  SJA stands out with an impressive 9-1 record, boasting a perfect district mark of 3-0. The team was dominant at home, finishing 5-0, and performed well on the road with a 4-1 record. Their total points scored for the season reached 435, while they allowed just 187 points—an indication of their strong defense and efficient offense.

Scoring Averages

• Lutheran South Academy:
  • Q1: 12.7
  • Q2: 6.2
  • Q3: 8.3
  • Q4: 10.8
  • Final: 35.9 points per game
    LSA tends to have a strong first quarter, but their scoring slows down in the middle of the game before finishing strong in the fourth quarter.
• St. Joseph Academy:
  • Q1: 6.5
  • Q2: 10.5
  • Q3: 8.8
  • Q4: 13.8
  • Final: 43.5 points per game
    SJA shows a more consistent and balanced scoring distribution, with a notable increase in their fourth-quarter production, which helps them to finish games strong.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing:
  • LSA averages 180.3 rushing yards per game.
  • SJA leads with 289.9 rushing yards per game, showing their ground game as a dominant factor.
• Passing:
  • LSA records 190.0 passing yards per game.
  • SJA is slightly behind with 161.5 passing yards per game, but their rushing attack compensates for any shortcoming in the air.
• Total Yards:
  • LSA averages 370.3 total yards per game.
  • SJA is far ahead with 451.4 total yards per game, showcasing their offensive prowess.
• Defense:
  • LSA records 67.8 tackles per game and 1.7 sacks per game.
  • SJA averages 54.1 tackles per game but has a slightly lower sack rate at 1.0 per game.
• Points per Game:
  • LSA averages 36.6 points per game.
  • SJA is more explosive, averaging 42.8 points per game, indicating their high-powered offense.

Key Player Performances

• Lutheran South Academy:
  • Scott Farine leads with 90.7 rushing yards per game.
  • John LeBlanc has been a key contributor, throwing for 178.9 passing yards per game.
  • Braeden Robinson stands out as a top receiver with 105.2 receiving yards per game.
• St. Joseph Academy:
  • Claudio Torres is the standout player, leading with 144.5 rushing yards per game, 98.5 receiving yards per game, and 246.6 total yards per game.
  • Gavin Cisneros plays a crucial role as the quarterback with 157.9 passing yards per game.
  • Alejandro Garcia leads the defense with 10.5 tackles per game.

Record Breakdown: Home and Away Performance

• Lutheran South Academy:
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 1-4
  • LSA’s home-field advantage has been crucial to their success, but they have struggled away from home.
• St. Joseph Academy:
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • SJA has proven to be a formidable team both at home and on the road, with a strong showing in away games.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, St. Joseph Academy’s dominant record and explosive offense make them a formidable contender, particularly with their 9-1 mark and strong team statistics. Lutheran South Academy, while showing promise with a solid overall record and dominant home performances, will need to improve on the road and find consistency to compete with teams of SJA’s caliber. Both teams have key players that stand out in their respective roles, and the upcoming games will be crucial for their playoff positioning.