The Teurlings Catholic (Lafayette, LA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Jesuit (New Orleans, LA) on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select tournament.
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Teurlings Catholic (LA) vs Jesuit (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Teurlings Catholic School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Jesuit vs. Teurlings Catholic: A Look at the 2024-2025 Season Stats
The 2024-2025 high school football season has showcased some impressive performances, and two teams that stand out are Jesuit and Teurlings Catholic. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, but how do they compare in terms of overall performance, district play, and scoring efficiency? Let’s break down the numbers.
Overall Records and District Performance
Jesuit has a strong record of 7-4 overall, with a solid 4-3 mark in district play. Their performance at home and away has been fairly balanced, with a 2-2 record at home and a 4-0 record on the road, but they have struggled slightly on neutral fields with a 1-2 record. Jesuit’s overall win percentage stands at .636, with a district win percentage of .571. They have scored 222 points while allowing 186 points, indicating a fairly competitive season.
Teurlings Catholic, on the other hand, has been nearly perfect, with a 9-1 overall record and a 5-1 district performance. Their home and away records are also impressive—5-0 at home and 4-1 on the road. The team has proven itself to be especially dominant on the road, with a perfect record away from home. Their win percentage is a remarkable .900, with a district win percentage of .833. Teurlings Catholic has outscored their opponents 335 to 153, showcasing their strong offense and solid defense.
Scoring Breakdown
When comparing the two teams’ scoring averages, Teurlings Catholic outpaces Jesuit significantly. Teurlings Catholic averages 33.5 points per game, with an impressive spread across quarters: 11.3 points in the first quarter, 15.1 in the second, 3.4 in the third, and 8.7 in the fourth. This shows a powerful offensive game, particularly in the first half, and a balanced approach across all four quarters.
In contrast, Jesuit averages 20.2 points per game, with a steady yet less explosive distribution: 6.8 points in the first quarter, 7.0 in the second, 5.0 in the third, and 3.5 in the fourth. Jesuit’s scoring is more spread out but less consistent, especially in the second half, where they seem to struggle to maintain momentum.
Performance by Location
Both teams have shown strength in various settings, but Teurlings Catholic has been especially dominant at home, going undefeated with a perfect 5-0 record. They have also performed strongly on the road, with a 4-1 record. Jesuit, while competitive, has had more challenges at home with a 2-2 record, although they excelled on the road with a 4-0 record.
When it comes to neutral-site games, Teurlings Catholic remains undefeated with a 1-0 record, while Jesuit has faced difficulties, with a 1-2 record in such settings.
Playoff and In-State Play
Looking ahead, Teurlings Catholic has a strong playoff pedigree, with a 7-3 record in-state and a perfect 1-0 record in neutral-site playoff games. Jesuit, however, has not yet played any playoff games, and their postseason performance remains to be seen.
Conclusion
As the season progresses, Teurlings Catholic has proven to be a formidable force, with a near-perfect record, high scoring averages, and dominant play both at home and on the road. Jesuit has also shown competitiveness with a solid overall record and a knack for excelling away from home, but they will need to step up their second-half performance to compete at the highest level. With playoff action on the horizon, both teams are poised for an exciting finish to the season.
