The Wellsville (KS) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Hayden (Topeka, KS) on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets (KSHSAA) – Class 3A” tournament.

What: Kansas High School Football
Who: Wellsville (KS) vs Hayden (KS)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets (KSHSAA) – Class 3A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Hayden and Wellsville High School Football: A Comparative Overview

The 2024-2025 Kansas high school football season has featured two standout teams: Hayden High School and Wellsville High School. Both schools have demonstrated remarkable performances on the field, each showcasing their strengths through undefeated streaks and dominant victories. Let’s take a closer look at the season records, team statistics, and the potential showdown between these two formidable squads.

Season Records and Overview

• Hayden (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 10-1
  • District Record: 1-0
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 3-1
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Win %: .909
  • District Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 501
  • Points Against (PA): 95
• Wellsville (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 11-0
  • District Record: 6-0
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Win %: 1.000
  • District Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 453
  • Points Against (PA): 81

While both teams have dominated their respective seasons, Wellsville stands out with an unblemished 11-0 record, whereas Hayden has posted a 10-1 record, with their only loss coming in a non-district game. Both schools have shown excellent performances at home, where they remain undefeated.

Scoring Averages

The scoring trends between these two teams reveal contrasting strategies:

• Hayden Scoring Averages:
  • 1st Quarter: 14.0 points
  • 2nd Quarter: 17.1 points
  • 3rd Quarter: 10.4 points
  • 4th Quarter: 6.0 points
  • Final: 45.5 points per game
• Wellsville Scoring Averages:
  • 1st Quarter: 11.7 points
  • 2nd Quarter: 12.8 points
  • 3rd Quarter: 11.7 points
  • 4th Quarter: 5.8 points
  • Final: 41.2 points per game

Hayden has been able to build substantial leads early, particularly in the first half, where they outpace Wellsville in scoring. Wellsville’s scoring remains more balanced throughout the game but tends to slightly taper off in the fourth quarter. Despite this, Wellsville’s defensive dominance has kept their games close, allowing them to shut down their opponents effectively.

Team Stat Comparison

Hayden and Wellsville both have impressive stats across the board. Here’s a breakdown:

• Hayden:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 188.7
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 122.4
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 122.0
  • Total Yards Per Game: 311.1
  • Tackles Per Game: 60.1
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.4
  • Points Per Game: 39.9
• Wellsville:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 188.7
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 122.4
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 122.0
  • Total Yards Per Game: 311.1
  • Tackles Per Game: 60.1
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.4
  • Points Per Game: 39.9

Interestingly, both teams exhibit the same total yards per game, indicating similar offensive strategies. Hayden’s offense excels in rushing, with key playmakers like Armond Graves leading the charge. Wellsville, on the other hand, has a similarly balanced attack with players contributing across both the ground and air game.

Key Players

• Hayden:
  • Armond Graves (Rushing Yards Per Game): 112.5 yards
  • Pete Dorsey (Passing Yards Per Game): 97.6 yards
  • Matt Newhouse (Receiving Yards Per Game): 55.8 yards
  • Carter Wilmarth (Tackles Per Game): 11.0 tackles
  • Trigg Smith (Sacks Per Game): 0.6 sacks
• Wellsville:
  • Armond Graves (Rushing Yards Per Game): 20.2 yards
  • Pete Dorsey (Passing Yards Per Game): 51.2 yards
  • Matt Newhouse (Receiving Yards Per Game): 17.3 yards
  • Carter Wilmarth (Tackles Per Game): 2.7 tackles
  • Trigg Smith (Sacks Per Game): 0.2 sacks

Both teams have standout players, but Hayden’s top performers such as Armond Graves and Matt Newhouse have been key in their offensive execution. Their ability to control the ball and create big plays has helped them maintain a high scoring rate. Wellsville’s defensive stats, while slightly lower in some areas, show their capability to stifle opposing offenses.

Head-to-Head Record and Common Opponents

When it comes to common opponents, both teams have faced similar challenges, maintaining perfect records:

• Hayden’s Common Opponents Record: 2-0
  • Bishop Ward: 62-8 victory (Away)
  • Holton: 31-7 victory (Home)
• Wellsville’s Common Opponents Record: 2-0
  • Bishop Ward: 47-6 victory (Home)
  • Holton: 49-0 victory (Away)

Both teams proved dominant against common opponents, with well-rounded performances on both sides of the ball.

Final Thoughts

With both teams boasting impressive records and outstanding individual players, the stage is set for a potential showdown between Hayden and Wellsville. While Wellsville has been the perfect team this season, Hayden’s offense and defense have shown their ability to execute at a high level. The similarities in their statistical averages make for an exciting matchup that promises to be a fierce battle, with both teams looking to continue their dominance into the playoffs.

Fans of both teams can look forward to an exciting conclusion to what has already been a remarkable season.