The Walhalla Razorbacks (5-5) will host the St. Joseph’s Catholic Knights (5-5) in a varsity football playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class AAA Football tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: South Carolina High School Football
Who: Walhalla vs St. Joseph’s Catholic
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL) – Class AAA Football
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Game preview: Walhalla vs St. Joseph’s Catholic

As the 2024-2025 high school football season heats up, two teams with similar records are set to face off: St. Joseph’s Catholic and Walhalla. Both teams are tied with a 5-5 overall record, but a closer look at their performance, stats, and individual players shows there are significant differences and key matchups that could determine the outcome.

Team Records & Rankings

St. Joseph’s Catholic enters the season with a 5-5 record, holding a 3-2 mark in region play, and an even split between home (2-3) and away (3-2) games. The team has scored a total of 247 points, with 232 points allowed. Their region win percentage stands at .600, which is stronger than their overall win percentage of .500.

Walhalla, similarly, has a 5-5 overall record but a slightly lower region win percentage of .500, going 2-2 in region games. The team’s overall point total stands at 261, while allowing 244 points. Walhalla has also managed a balanced home/away record of 2-3 at home and 3-2 on the road.

Scoring & Offensive Comparison

Both teams show strong offensive capabilities but with varying scoring patterns. St. Joseph’s Catholic averages 24.7 points per game, with the majority of their scoring coming in the first and third quarters (11.7 and 6.8 points, respectively). However, they struggle to put up big numbers in the second and fourth quarters, with only 2.8 and 3.4 points on average.

On the other hand, Walhalla has a more consistent scoring spread, averaging 26.1 points per game. They’re particularly strong in the first half, with 14.0 points in the first quarter and 8.0 points each in the second and third quarters. Their fourth-quarter production is also solid, averaging 6.8 points.

Team Stat Comparison

A deeper look at team stats reveals some interesting differences:

• Rushing: St. Joseph’s Catholic focuses heavily on their rushing game, averaging a massive 221.3 rushing yards per game, while Walhalla lags behind with 153.5 rushing yards per game.
• Passing: St. Joseph’s Catholic relies less on the passing game, averaging 93.9 passing yards per game. Walhalla, however, is more balanced, with 93.2 receiving yards per game and slightly higher passing efficiency at 88.8 yards per game.
• Total Yards: St. Joseph’s Catholic totals 315.2 yards per game, with a stronger emphasis on rushing. Walhalla’s overall offensive production comes in at 261.3 yards per game.

Standout Players

Several standout players have been crucial to each team’s success:

• St. Joseph’s Catholic:
  • Landon Robinson is a dual threat, leading the team in rushing (153.5 yards per game) and total yards (154.1 per game). He’s also the team’s primary scorer, with 10.8 points per game.
  • Silas Parish leads in tackles (10.8 per game) and receiving yards (36.1 per game).
• Walhalla:
  • Landon Robinson (shared name) is a powerful force on the field, rushing for 153.5 yards per game and totaling 154.1 yards per game.
  • Jose Vidal has been a defensive standout, contributing 0.3 sacks per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced off against Pickens in non-region play. St. Joseph’s Catholic defeated Pickens 21-7, while Walhalla took a more commanding win with a 49-16 victory. This win against Pickens for both teams suggests that they are capable of taking down tough opponents, but Walhalla’s dominance in their game could be an indicator of a more potent offense.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The head-to-head records for both teams against common opponents are tied, each going 1-0 in games against teams like Pickens. With an even overall win-loss record, their upcoming match will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively.

Conclusion

As both teams head into the next stretch of the season, St. Joseph’s Catholic and Walhalla remain evenly matched. With a focus on the run game and standout players like Landon Robinson leading the charge, both teams have the potential to dominate. Walhalla’s offensive consistency and St. Joseph’s defensive play will be key factors in the upcoming matchup. Fans can expect a thrilling game as these two teams continue their battle for regional supremacy.