The Vermilion Catholic varsity football team from Abbeville, LA, will face Kentwood, LA, in a neutral playoff game on Thursday, December 5, at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select” tournament.

Vermilion Catholic vs Kentwood Game Info:

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Vermilion Catholic (LA) vs Kentwood (LA)
When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Vermilion Catholic vs Kentwood

As the Louisiana high school football playoffs heat up, two powerhouse teams, Kentwood and Vermilion Catholic, find themselves on a collision course. Both teams boast impressive records and dominant performances this season, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup.

Team Rankings and Records

• Kentwood (Class 4)
  • Overall Record: 11-3
  • District Record: 3-1
  • Home Record: 7-1
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Win Percentage: .786
  • Points For: 534
  • Points Against: 231
• Vermilion Catholic (Class 1)
  • Overall Record: 13-0
  • District Record: 4-0
  • Home Record: 8-0
  • Away Record: 5-0
  • Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For: 590
  • Points Against: 206

Vermilion Catholic’s undefeated season highlights their dominance, while Kentwood has proven resilient with a strong overall and district performance.

Team Scoring Averages

• Kentwood
  • Q1: 10.7
  • Q2: 12.5
  • Q3: 8.5
  • Q4: 5.8
  • Final: 38.1 points per game
• Vermilion Catholic
  • Q1: 10.5
  • Q2: 3.5
  • Q3: 10.5
  • Q4: 5.0
  • Final: 45.4 points per game

Vermilion Catholic’s ability to maintain consistent scoring and strong defensive efforts has been key to their success.

Stat Comparison

• Kentwood
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 189.6
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 136.4
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 136.8
  • Total Yards Per Game: 325.9
  • Tackles Per Game: 96.8
  • Sacks Per Game: 3.2
  • Points Per Game: 30.3
  • Pancake Blocks: 222

Vermilion Catholic’s specific stats remain undisclosed, but their perfect record underscores their efficiency on both sides of the ball.

Key Players

• Kentwood
  • #9 Ja’marion Burton: 95.7 rushing yards per game, 9.8 points per game
  • #7 Ahmade Bickham Jr: 103.1 passing yards per game, 172.6 total yards per game
  • #28 Dahmari Myers: 70.0 receiving yards per game
  • #11 Kevonte Miller: 12.0 tackles per game
  • #51 Lamikal Callahan: 1.7 sacks per game, 73 pancake blocks

Kentwood’s players, led by Burton and Bickham Jr., bring dynamic offensive and defensive skill sets to the field.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Ascension Episcopal this season, with Kentwood securing a 42-16 victory and Vermilion Catholic claiming a 49-27 win. These performances illustrate each team’s capability to handle shared opponents decisively.

Record Breakdown

• Kentwood
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
  • Home Record: 7-1
  • In-State Record: 11-3
• Vermilion Catholic
  • Playoff Record: 2-0
  • Home Record: 8-0
  • In-State Record: 13-0

The Road Ahead

As the playoffs continue, the matchup between Kentwood and Vermilion Catholic promises a showdown of high stakes and intense competition. Vermilion Catholic’s unblemished record and Kentwood’s balanced attack set the stage for a game that could come down to key moments and standout performances.

Fans can expect a battle that epitomizes the spirit of Louisiana high school football, with both teams leaving everything on the field in pursuit of victory.