As the 2024-25 high school football season continues to heat up, two teams are drawing significant attention for their impressive performances: Garfield and Westchester. These teams, both highly ranked in their respective sections and states, are putting up remarkable numbers and have built solid records on the field. Here’s a closer look at their rankings, records, and key statistics as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Garfield (24-25)

Garfield has been dominating on the field with a strong 20-4 overall record, including an undefeated 12-0 league record. Their ability to secure victories both at home and on the road is a testament to their well-rounded team, finishing 11-0 at home and 8-2 away. The team has proven themselves a force to be reckoned with, boasting a win percentage of .833 and a perfect league win rate of 1.000.

Offensively, Garfield averages a high 57.4 points per game, with impressive performances across all four quarters, especially in the first half where they average 33.8 points. They have scored 1,377 points so far, with their defense allowing 800 points, showcasing a strong offense-defense balance.

Westchester (24-25)

Westchester, while not as dominant as Garfield in the league, still boasts an impressive 20-6 record overall. With a 9-2 league record, the team has had its fair share of success, but has faced more competition outside their league, evident in their 4-3 neutral site record. They have a win percentage of .769 and a league percentage of .818, indicating consistent performances, though with some hurdles along the way.

Westchester has managed to average 61 points per game, slightly higher than Garfield. Their offensive strength is spread throughout all four quarters, averaging 13.5 points in the first quarter and 15.8 in the third. However, their defense has allowed more points overall, with 1,006 points scored against them throughout the season.

Comparing Key Metrics: Garfield vs. Westchester

• Scoring Averages: Garfield averages 57.4 points per game, while Westchester averages 61.0. Westchester’s offense is slightly more potent, but Garfield is not far behind, with both teams maintaining strong offensive outputs.

• Common Opponents: The two teams share several common opponents, with Garfield posting a 2-1 record against these teams and Westchester going 1-1. Notably, both teams defeated Crenshaw, but while Garfield lost to Paramount 72-41, Westchester suffered a narrow defeat, 57-55.

• Head-to-Head Performance: Both teams are yet to face each other, but their respective dominance in their games will make for a potentially exciting matchup if they meet in the playoffs.

• Playoff Performance: Garfield and Westchester are yet to compete in playoff games for the 2024-25 season, so their playoff readiness is still to be tested.

Record Breakdown

• Garfield: 20-4 overall, 12-0 in league play, and 11-0 at home.
• Westchester: 20-6 overall, 9-2 in league play, and 10-1 at home.

Garfield’s perfect league record sets them apart, but Westchester’s slightly higher points per game and consistent play across the board makes them a formidable opponent. As the season winds down, both teams remain in prime position for postseason contention, and their ability to perform in high-stakes games will likely determine their fate.

With both teams excelling in different aspects of the game, football fans will be eagerly watching to see how these two powerhouses match up in the final games of the season. Keep an eye on Garfield and Westchester as they aim for a strong finish to a stellar season.