The Vermilion Catholic (Abbeville, LA) varsity football team is set to play a home playoff game against Westminster Academy (Opelousas, LA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Vermilion Catholic (LA) vs Westminster Academy (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Vermilion Catholic High School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Westminster Academy vs. Vermilion Catholic: A Comparative Analysis of Their 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, Westminster Academy and Vermilion Catholic stand out as two of the top teams in Louisiana. Both have impressive records, but the story of their seasons is more nuanced when you look deeper into their performances, their common opponents, and the way they compare in various areas.

Team Overview

Westminster Academy (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-4
• District Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 5-2
• Away Record: 3-2
• Win %: .667
• District Win %: .667
• Points For (PF): 411
• Points Against (PA): 194

Westminster Academy has demonstrated solid performance this season, securing an overall record of 8-4. They’ve been particularly effective in their home games, where they’ve won 5 out of 7. Their offense has been potent, averaging 34.3 points per game, with a strong showing in the final quarter (10.5 points per game). However, their defense has shown vulnerability at times, allowing 194 points overall.

Vermilion Catholic (24-25)

• Overall Record: 11-0
• District Record: 4-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 5-0
• Win %: 1.000
• District Win %: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 483
• Points Against (PA): 169

Vermilion Catholic has had an undefeated season so far, with a perfect 11-0 record. Their district play has been flawless, and they’ve managed to win all their home and away games. Averaging 43.9 points per game, Vermilion Catholic’s offense has been dominant. Their defense has been strong too, allowing only 169 points all season, showcasing a well-rounded team.

Scoring Averages

When comparing the scoring averages of both teams, the difference is striking:

• Westminster Academy:
  • Q1: 3.5
  • Q2: 3.5
  • Q3: 3.5
  • Q4: 10.5
  • Final: 34.3
• Vermilion Catholic:
  • Q1: 10.5
  • Q2: 3.5
  • Q3: 10.5
  • Q4: 5.0
  • Final: 43.9

Vermilion Catholic has been particularly effective early in the game, averaging 10.5 points in the first quarter. Their offense seems to slow down in the second half, but they’ve been able to build a strong enough lead that the final quarter, where they score only 5 points on average, hasn’t been a major concern. Westminster Academy, on the other hand, tends to start slower, but their ability to close out games with 10.5 points in the final quarter has contributed significantly to their overall success.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents during the season, but their records against those teams tell different stories.

• Westminster Academy’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 2-1
  • 8/30/24: Lost to Ascension Episcopal 9-0
  • 9/20/24: Beat Westminster Christian Academy 21-7
  • 10/11/24: Beat Opelousas Catholic 42-25
• Vermilion Catholic’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 3-0
  • 10/18/24: Beat Ascension Episcopal 49-27
  • 11/8/24: Beat Westminster Christian Academy 56-7
  • 10/25/24: Beat Opelousas Catholic 50-21

While both teams beat Westminster Christian Academy and Opelousas Catholic, Vermilion Catholic had a significantly more dominant performance. Their victory over Ascension Episcopal was also impressive, defeating them by a substantial margin, 49-27, compared to Westminster Academy’s narrow loss. Vermilion Catholic’s perfect record against common opponents underscores their consistent dominance.

Record Breakdown

When breaking down the records further, there is a clear difference in their head-to-head and non-league performance:

• Westminster Academy:
  • Overall: 8-4
  • League: 4-2
  • Non-League: 3-2
  • Home: 5-2
  • Away: 3-2
  • Playoff: 1-0
• Vermilion Catholic:
  • Overall: 11-0
  • League: 4-0
  • Non-League: 7-0
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 5-0
  • Playoff: 0-0

Vermilion Catholic’s perfect season speaks to their excellence both in league and non-league play. They’ve been undefeated across all categories, particularly in away games, where they’ve won all 5 of their matches. Westminster Academy, although impressive, has had a few more challenges, particularly in non-league matchups.

Conclusion

Both Westminster Academy and Vermilion Catholic have shown exceptional talent this season. Vermilion Catholic’s undefeated record and dominant performances across both offense and defense put them ahead in terms of consistency. However, Westminster Academy has proven to be a resilient team with a strong ability to finish games, as evidenced by their impressive 10.5-point average in the fourth quarter. The teams’ contrasting styles and performance metrics make a potential matchup between them in the postseason an intriguing prospect for Louisiana high school football fans.