The West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) varsity football team will host West Rowan (Mt. Ulla, NC) in a playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Football
Who: West Rowan vs West Charlotte
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Football Championships – 3A
Live Stream: Watch Here
Game Preview: West Rowan vs. West Charlotte
In the 2024-2025 playoffs, West Rowan faces off against West Charlotte in a compelling matchup between two strong teams from North Carolina. Here’s a breakdown of their season records, statistics, and what to expect as they compete for a spot in the postseason.
Season Records
West Rowan
- Overall Record: 7-4
- Conference Record: 5-2
- Home Record: 3-2
- Away Record: 4-2
- Win Percentage: .636
- Conference Win Percentage: .714
- Points For (PF): 332
- Points Against (PA): 234
West Charlotte
- Overall Record: 8-2
- Conference Record: 5-2
- Home Record: 4-2
- Away Record: 4-0
- Win Percentage: .800
- Conference Win Percentage: .714
- Points For (PF): 385
- Points Against (PA): 80
West Charlotte comes into the playoffs with an impressive 8-2 record, having dominated both home and away games. Meanwhile, West Rowan, with a 7-4 record, will look to challenge West Charlotte, especially on their strong away form.
Scoring Averages
- West Rowan:
- Q1: 7.7
- Q2: 9.3
- Q3: 6.6
- Q4: 4.9
- Final Average: 30.2
- West Charlotte:
- Q1: 14.7
- Q2: 12.1
- Q3: 9.9
- Q4: 4.7
- Final Average: 38.5
West Charlotte has been the higher-scoring team on average, posting 38.5 points per game compared to West Rowan’s 30.2 points per game. West Charlotte also has a strong first quarter performance, scoring an average of 14.7 points in the opening quarter.
Team Statistics
| Category | West Rowan | West Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | 174.3 | 156.2 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 153.7 | 175.9 |
| Receiving Yards/Game | 154.4 | 162.9 |
| Total Yards/Game | 328.0 | 332.1 |
| Tackles/Game | 90.4 | 61.4 |
| Sacks/Game | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Points/Game | 29.6 | 35.5 |
Both teams have strong offensive yards, with West Rowan averaging 328 yards per game and West Charlotte averaging 332.1 yards. West Rowan has a more balanced attack, with solid rushing (174.3 yards/game) and passing (153.7 yards/game). West Charlotte has a slight edge in passing yards per game (175.9), with both teams being capable of moving the ball efficiently.
West Rowan’s defense, with 90.4 tackles per game, is more aggressive than West Charlotte’s (61.4 tackles per game), which could play a role in slowing down West Charlotte’s high-scoring offense.
Individual Leaders
- West Rowan:
- Rushing: #6 Evan Kennedy, 87.2 yards/game
- Passing: #5 Brant Graham, 163.6 yards/game
- Receiving: #6 Evan Kennedy, 69.9 yards/game
- Tackles: #33 Cameron Martin, 11.3 tackles/game
- Points: #6 Evan Kennedy, 13.3 points/game
- West Charlotte:
- Rushing: #5 Aidan Turner, 56.0 yards/game
- Passing: #4 Jamouri Nichols, 180.2 yards/game
- Receiving: #2 Donte Nicholson, 57.2 yards/game
- Tackles: #1 Michael Griffin Jr., 7.6 tackles/game
- Points: #9 KD Cotton, 10.0 points/game
Evan Kennedy is the standout player for West Rowan, contributing both in rushing and receiving, while Jamouri Nichols of West Charlotte has been a strong leader in passing yards.
Common Opponents
| Common Opponent | West Rowan | West Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Central Cabarrus | Win (21-14) | Win (38-14) |
| Jesse Carson | Win (35-21) | Win (41-10) |
| Davie | Loss (17-24) | Win (42-7) |
| Harding University | – | Win (50-7) |
Both teams have faced some common opponents, and while West Charlotte has been dominant in these games, West Rowan has had a competitive record against most teams.
Record Breakdown
| Category | West Rowan (24-25) | West Charlotte (24-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 7-4 | 8-2 |
| Conference Record | 5-2 | 5-2 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 4-2 | 4-0 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| In-State Record | 7-4 | 8-2 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
This game is poised to be a clash between two talented teams. West Rowan, with a balanced attack and strong defense, will look to control the clock and limit West Charlotte’s explosive plays. On the other hand, West Charlotte boasts an impressive offense, with an undefeated away record and solid scoring power.
