The Walker (LA) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Southside (Youngsville, LA) on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Walker (LA) vs Southside (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Southside vs. Walker: A Detailed Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Season Performance

As we dive into the 2024-2025 high school football season, two standout teams from Louisiana—Southside and Walker—have made waves with impressive performances on the field. Both teams boast strong records and showcase distinct strengths across various categories. In this article, we’ll explore the rankings, records, scoring trends, and key comparisons between these two teams.

Team Records and Standings

• Southside (24-25) has shown dominance throughout the season with an overall record of 8-2. Their district performance has been especially strong, securing a 5-1 record. Their home record is also perfect at 3-0, and they’ve managed a solid 3-2 mark away from home. Southside has a win percentage of .800 and a district win percentage of .833. They have outscored their opponents 320 to 165, averaging 32 points per game.
• Walker (24-25) has also had a solid season, finishing 8-4 overall. Their district record stands at 4-2, with a particularly strong 5-0 mark at home. However, their away performance has been more challenging, with a 3-4 record. Walker’s win percentage is .667, and their district win percentage is .667. They have scored 359 points, averaging 29.9 points per game, while allowing 282 points.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams display contrasting scoring patterns, especially when breaking down their performance in each quarter.

• Southside’s Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 15.0
  • Q2: 14.0
  • Q3: 3.0
  • Q4: 14.0
  • Total: 32.0 points per game

  Southside shows a high-scoring first half, averaging 29 points in the first two quarters, before tailing off in the third quarter. However, they bounce back strong in the final quarter, maintaining their overall offensive output.

• Walker’s Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 6.7
  • Q2: 6.7
  • Q3: 6.3
  • Q4: 5.9
  • Total: 29.9 points per game

  Walker’s scoring is more evenly distributed, but their totals are generally lower, particularly in the final quarter. They show consistent, but moderate, offensive output throughout the game.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head

Both Southside and Walker have faced common opponents during the season, with similar outcomes in most cases.

• Southside vs. Walker:
  Both teams had a 1-0 record against shared opponents. For instance, in their matchup against Live Oak, Southside emerged victorious with a 42-10 win on November 15, 2024, while Walker also defeated Live Oak 36-18 on September 27, 2024. This performance suggests both teams are fairly evenly matched against comparable competition.

Record Breakdown: Key Insights

• Southside:
  • Overall Record: 8-2
  • District Record: 5-1
  • Home Record: 3-0
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Playoff Record: 1-0
    Southside has proven to be particularly dominant in district games, maintaining a strong unbeaten home record.
• Walker:
  • Overall Record: 8-4
  • District Record: 4-2
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 3-4
  • Playoff Record: 1-0
    Walker has also had a successful season, especially at home, but their away performance leaves room for improvement.

Conclusion: A Season of Highs and Lows for Both Teams

Both Southside and Walker have put together commendable seasons with positive records, but they have displayed different trends in scoring and home/away performances. Southside’s high-scoring offense and perfect home record give them an edge in many areas, particularly in close games where they can perform in high-pressure situations. Walker, while strong at home, will need to improve their away performance to become more consistent in the postseason.

With similar records against common opponents, including wins over Live Oak, both teams are likely to continue competing at a high level, making for an exciting conclusion to the 2024-2025 football season.