The St. Michael (Baton Rouge, LA) varsity football team is set to play a home playoff game against Archbishop Hannan (Covington, LA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: St. Michael (LA) vs Archbishop Hannan (LA)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Team Comparison: Archbishop Hannan vs. St. Michael

The 2024-2025 football season has brought together two Louisiana high school teams, Archbishop Hannan and St. Michael, with contrasting records and performance metrics. Both teams have played a variety of non-league and district games, showing different strengths and weaknesses across key statistics. Let’s break down the performance and stats of each team.

Overall Record and District Performance

• Archbishop Hannan has struggled this season with a 1-9 overall record. Their district performance mirrors this struggle, as they have yet to secure a win in district play, sitting at 0-4. They’ve found some difficulty both at home (1-3) and away (0-6). This poor win percentage and lack of district success have been major hurdles for the team, as they enter the final stretch of their season.
• St. Michael, on the other hand, has posted a much stronger 6-4 overall record. Their district performance stands at 5-3, showing a solid record within their league. St. Michael has a favorable home record of 2-3 and an impressive away performance of 4-1, proving they can compete both at home and on the road. With a win percentage of .600 and a district win percentage of .625, St. Michael is clearly on a better trajectory for the season.

Team Scoring and Offensive Breakdown

• Archbishop Hannan averages just 21.1 points per game, with notable struggles in the third quarter, where they score an average of 0 points. Their highest scoring quarter is the first, with an average of 8.0 points. Their ability to maintain offensive consistency across all four quarters has been a key issue this season.
• St. Michael averages a slightly higher 22.4 points per game. Their most productive quarter is the second, where they score an average of 6.1 points. Unlike Archbishop Hannan, St. Michael maintains a more consistent offensive output, managing to put up solid numbers in all four quarters.

Team Stat Comparison

• Archbishop Hannan’s offense generates 252.3 total yards per game, including 156.1 rushing yards and 96.2 passing yards. They rely heavily on their ground game, as their rushing yards per game are significantly higher than their passing yards. Defensively, the team averages 53.5 tackles per game but has struggled to produce significant pressure on the quarterback, with just 0.7 sacks per game.
• St. Michael is slightly more efficient, averaging 224 total yards per game. They generate 124.0 rushing yards, which is also a strength, but their passing game is more balanced with 87.0 yards per game. They manage to get an average of 53.5 tackles per game, similar to Archbishop Hannan, but also produce 0.2 sacks per game, indicating a slightly better pass rush.

Key Players

• Archbishop Hannan’s offense revolves around Deontae Camel, who leads the team in rushing with 124.0 yards per game. Quarterback Brock Hamilton contributes 87.0 passing yards per game, while Johnny McCarty is their primary receiver with 58.4 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Brady Patt leads the team with 9.0 tackles per game, and Jackson Samson is a key pass rusher with 0.2 sacks per game. John Martinez is the team’s primary point scorer with 8.6 points per game.
• St. Michael also has standout players, with running back Deontae Camel’s counterpart, who leads their rushing efforts with 124.0 yards per game. Quarterback Brock Hamilton and wide receiver Johnny McCarty stand out for their passing yards as well. The defense sees Brady Patt, the team’s main tackler, with 9.0 tackles per game. Samson also shines with his effective pass rush.

Record Breakdown and Head-to-Head Comparison

• Archbishop Hannan’s Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 1-9
  • District: 0-4
  • Home: 1-3
  • Away: 0-6
• St. Michael’s Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 6-4
  • District: 5-3
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 4-1

Conclusion

When comparing Archbishop Hannan and St. Michael, St. Michael clearly has the upper hand in both overall performance and district success. They have a strong, balanced offensive unit and better consistency across all areas of their game, especially in terms of scoring. Archbishop Hannan, while struggling this season, still has individual players, like Deontae Camel and Brady Patt, who can make an impact on the field. However, they have not been able to consistently perform to the level needed to secure wins, especially in district competition.

As the season progresses, St. Michael appears to be in a better position to capitalize on their solid form, while Archbishop Hannan will need to regroup and address their offensive and defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around.