The Slaughter Community Charter (Slaughter, LA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. Thomas Jefferson (Gretna, LA) on Friday, November 15 at 7 am ET.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Thomas Jefferson (LA) vs. Slaughter Community Charter (LA)
When: Friday, November 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

TJHS vs. SCC Playoff Game Preview

This Friday, November 15, 2024, the Thomas Jefferson High School (Gretna, LA) football team will face off against Slaughter Community Charter (Slaughter, LA) in a much-anticipated playoff game in the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs – Division III Select. Set for a 7:00 AM kickoff at Slaughter Community Charter’s home field, the game promises to be an exciting matchup with both teams battling for a spot in the next round of Louisiana’s high school football playoffs.

Season Records and Rankings:

Both teams have had competitive seasons, though Slaughter Community Charter has a slight edge in their win-loss record. SCC enters the game with a 6-3 record, while TJHS stands at 5-5. Notably, both teams have performed strongly within their respective districts, with Thomas Jefferson achieving an 80% district win percentage compared to SCC’s 67%.

• Thomas Jefferson High School (Jaguars):
  • Record: 5-5 overall, 4-1 district
  • Ranking: 24th in Louisiana, 25th in their class
  • Home/Away Record: 3-2 at home, 1-3 on the road
  • Points Scored (PF): 250
  • Points Allowed (PA): 281
• Slaughter Community Charter (Knights):
  • Record: 6-3 overall, 4-2 district
  • Ranking: 17th in Louisiana, 25th in their class
  • Home/Away Record: 3-2 at home, 3-1 away
  • Points Scored (PF): 211
  • Points Allowed (PA): 135

Scoring Trends:

Each team has shown distinct scoring patterns across quarters, which may influence their game plans. The Jaguars are especially strong in the fourth quarter, averaging 12.5 points, while SCC tends to start strong in the first quarter, with an average of 7 points. This dynamic could lead to a competitive second half if TJHS manages to keep it close through the early game.

• Thomas Jefferson’s Scoring by Quarter: 3.5 (Q1), 1.5 (Q2), 6.5 (Q3), 12.5 (Q4)
• Slaughter Community Charter’s Scoring by Quarter: 7.0 (Q1), 0 (Q2), 7.0 (Q3), 3.5 (Q4)

Key Stats Comparison:

Thomas Jefferson and Slaughter Community Charter’s offensive and defensive statistics highlight key areas of strength. TJHS boasts a solid rushing attack with an average of 148.2 rushing yards per game, primarily led by Ty’Kimion Ford, who also leads in passing and receiving yards, contributing a total of 148 yards per game. SCC, on the other hand, has a stronger defense, allowing significantly fewer points across the season (135) compared to TJHS (281).

• Thomas Jefferson (Jaguars):
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 148.2
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 91.8
  • Tackles Per Game: 44.3
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.9
  • Points Per Game: 23.3
• Slaughter Community Charter (Knights):
  • Total Yards Per Game: 240.0
  • Strong defensive stats, allowing an average of 15 points per game

Team Leaders to Watch:

Ty’Kimion Ford of Thomas Jefferson leads the Jaguars with 65.8 rushing yards and 82.2 passing yards per game. Joshua Thomas has proven effective in receiving, adding another layer to the offense with 52.1 yards per game. Defensively, Keller Spinks stands out with 7.7 tackles per game, supported by Nadrien Johnson, who averages 0.6 sacks per game.