The Brusly (LA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. South Beauregard (Longville, LA) on Friday, November 15 at 7 pm ET.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Brusly (LA) vs. South Beauregard (LA)
When: Friday, November 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
South Beauregard vs. Brusly Playoff Football Showdown Preview
This Friday, the South Beauregard Knights will travel to Brusly to face the Panthers in a high-stakes playoff battle in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select tournament. Here’s an in-depth look at how the two teams stack up.
Team Overview and Season Records
- South Beauregard (6-4)
- Class Rank: 139
- District Record: 1-3
- Home/Away Record: 2-3 (Home), 4-1 (Away)
- Overall Win Percentage: 60%
- Points Scored (PF): 264
- Points Allowed (PA): 251
- Brusly (7-3)
- Class Rank: 101
- District Record: 5-2
- Home/Away Record: 4-2 (Home), 3-1 (Away)
- Overall Win Percentage: 70%
- Points Scored (PF): 278
- Points Allowed (PA): 135
Brusly holds an edge in ranking and win percentage and has been especially strong within their district, boasting a 5-2 record. South Beauregard, meanwhile, has performed better outside of their district, where they maintain a solid 5-1 non-league record.
Scoring Breakdown
Both teams have shown balanced scoring patterns, but Brusly’s offense has a slight upper hand. Here’s how each team performs, on average, per quarter:
- South Beauregard
- Q1: 1.8 | Q2: 6.8 | Q3: 3.5 | Q4: 1.8
- Average Final Score: 26.4
- Brusly
- Q1: 5.3 | Q2: 3.3 | Q3: 5.5 | Q4: 3.3
- Average Final Score: 27.8
Brusly tends to start strong in the first and third quarters, maintaining a scoring average just over a point higher than South Beauregard.
Key Players and Stats
For South Beauregard, quarterback Christian Wold has been the driving force, with impressive numbers that highlight his all-around game impact.
- #16 Christian Wold
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 117.1
- Passing Yards Per Game: 114.0
- Receiving Yards Per Game: 53.7 (Kade Jackson)
- Total Yards Per Game: 231.1
- Points Per Game: 11.0
Wold’s dual-threat abilities have been crucial, averaging 231.1 total yards per game. Wide receiver Kade Jackson has also contributed with an average of 53.7 receiving yards per game.
Offensive and Defensive Comparisons
- South Beauregard: 287.3 total yards per game with a strong focus on rushing, averaging 173.3 yards per game.
- Brusly: Statistical details for Brusly are not specified, but with only 135 points allowed all season, the Panthers’ defense is expected to be a formidable challenge for South Beauregard’s offense.
Matchup Outlook
The Panthers’ home-field advantage and solid record in district play give them a slight edge, but South Beauregard’s ability to adapt on the road (4-1 away record) could make this a close matchup. Both teams have talented rosters, and the Knights’ ability to capitalize on their rushing game against Brusly’s defense could be key.
Catch the action at Brusly High School this Friday at 7 p.m., and see who advances in the Louisiana playoffs!
