The St. Mary Catholic Central varsity football team (Monroe, MI) will host a home playoff game against Leslie (MI) on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: St. Mary Catholic Central (MI) vs Leslie (MI)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Team Comparison: Leslie vs. St. Mary Catholic Central

In the world of high school football, the performances of two Michigan teams—Leslie and St. Mary Catholic Central—stand out this season with impressive records and notable individual statistics. Both teams have put together strong campaigns, with Leslie holding a 10-1 overall record and St. Mary Catholic Central finishing the regular season undefeated at 12-0. This article takes a closer look at the teams’ performances, statistical leaders, and key comparisons.

Overall Record Breakdown

• Leslie:
  • Overall: 10-1
  • League: 4-1
  • Home: 4-1
  • Away: 5-0
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Win %: .909
  • League Win %: .800
  • Points For (PF): 440
  • Points Against (PA): 196
• St. Mary Catholic Central:
  • Overall: 12-0
  • League: 7-0
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 2-0
  • Win %: 1.000
  • League Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 467
  • Points Against (PA): 130

While both teams have shown dominance in their respective leagues, St. Mary Catholic Central has the edge with an undefeated record, compared to Leslie’s one loss. St. Mary Catholic Central’s overall balance has been impressive, particularly on the defensive side, allowing only 130 points against them in 12 games.

Team Scoring Averages

• Leslie:
  • Q1: 10.3
  • Q2: 11.3
  • Q3: 5.0
  • Q4: 6.8
  • Final: 40.0 points per game
• St. Mary Catholic Central:
  • Q1: 10.0
  • Q2: 20.5
  • Q3: 3.0
  • Q4: 7.0
  • Final: 38.9 points per game

Leslie has shown a more consistent scoring output in the first two quarters, with a strong 10.3 points in the first and 11.3 in the second. On the other hand, St. Mary Catholic Central’s standout period is the second quarter, where they average 20.5 points. Both teams have strong second-half performances, with Leslie scoring 11.8 points in the second half and St. Mary Catholic Central finishing with 10.0 points per half.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing key statistics, Leslie’s offense is highly dynamic, particularly in the passing and rushing games:

• Leslie:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 127.2
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 227.8
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 213.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 355.0
  • Tackles Per Game: 29.6
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.6
  • Points Per Game: 27.2

St. Mary Catholic Central’s team stats are a bit more generalized, and many of their metrics don’t include specific yardage comparisons, likely reflecting their more balanced team approach to both offense and defense.

Individual Stat Leaders

Leslie:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Joel Cranmore, 42.3
• Passing Yards Per Game: Joel Cranmore, 226.5
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Jayden Colby, 109.9
• Total Yards Per Game: Joel Cranmore, 268.7
• Tackles Per Game: Tanner Craft, 6.8
• Sacks Per Game: Tanner Craft, 0.4
• Points Per Game: Jayden Colby, 10.4

St. Mary Catholic Central:

• No specific individual statistics provided.

Leslie relies heavily on the contributions of Joel Cranmore, who leads in rushing, passing, and total yards. Jayden Colby is another key player, dominating receiving yards and scoring. Tanner Craft stands out on defense with impressive tackles and sacks.

Record Breakdown by Category

Both teams have posted impressive records both at home and on the road. However, St. Mary Catholic Central has had a more dominant showing across all categories, with a perfect 12-0 record. Meanwhile, Leslie’s only loss came in league play.

• Leslie:
  • In-State: 10-1
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
  • Playoff: 2-0
• St. Mary Catholic Central:
  • In-State: 12-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
  • Playoff: 3-0

St. Mary Catholic Central’s success across all games, both in-league and in playoff settings, speaks to their consistency and ability to perform when the stakes are high.

Conclusion

Both Leslie and St. Mary Catholic Central have enjoyed successful seasons, but St. Mary Catholic Central’s undefeated record and defensive strength give them a slight edge in comparison. With standout performances from players like Joel Cranmore and Jayden Colby, Leslie remains a formidable opponent. However, St. Mary Catholic Central’s more consistent overall dominance and complete team effort put them in a strong position heading into the postseason.