The Alamo Heights (San Antonio, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Ray (Corpus Christi, TX) on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 2024 Football Conference 5A Division 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Alamo Heights vs Ray
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A D2
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Game preview: Alamo Heights vs Ray

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, a closer look at the Ray and Alamo Heights teams reveals stark differences in performance, ranking, and team dynamics. Here’s an in-depth comparison based on their rankings, records, and statistical performance.

Overall Record and District Performance

• Ray has faced a challenging season with an overall record of 2-8 and a district record of 2-3. Their struggles on the road and at home are evident, with a 1-4 record both at home and away. Their win percentage stands at 0.200, with a district win percentage of 0.400.
• On the other hand, Alamo Heights has been an unstoppable force, finishing the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. In district play, they are 6-0, maintaining a flawless 1.000 district win percentage. Their home and away performances are equally dominant, with a 5-0 record at both home and on the road.

Scoring and Offensive Averages

• Ray’s offensive production has been limited, with an average of 16.7 points per game. They struggle to put up consistent points across quarters, with their highest scoring quarter being the third at 5.8 points per game.
• Alamo Heights boasts a high-powered offense, averaging an impressive 44.3 points per game. Their scoring is more evenly distributed, with 12.2 points in the first quarter, 13.3 in the second, and 10.4 in the third, with a solid 9.0 points in the fourth quarter.

Offensive and Defensive Statistics

In terms of total yards per game:

• Ray averages 276.8 total yards per game, with a more balanced offense across rushing (126.7 yards) and passing (150.1 yards). However, they struggle defensively, allowing 332 yards per game.
• Alamo Heights, while also a balanced offense, averages fewer total yards at 215.5 but leads in rushing (132.2 yards) and passing (83.3 yards). They also show a stronger defensive presence, limiting opponents to just 170 yards per game.

Key Players

• Ray’s leading players include:
  • Anthony Salinas: The team’s top rusher, with 64.7 rushing yards per game.
  • Tripp Thompson: A standout quarterback with 144.6 passing yards per game and 176 total yards per game.
  • Ruben Cavazos: The defensive leader, averaging 7.6 tackles per game.
• Alamo Heights’ key contributors are:
  • Dk Garza: A standout rusher with 128.3 rushing yards per game and 147.1 total yards per game.
  • Robert Mickler: The team’s primary passer, averaging 116 passing yards per game.
  • Ryan Stetson: The defensive leader, averaging 8.2 tackles per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

• Both teams faced McCollum, with Ray losing 34-6 on 9/20/24, while Alamo Heights dominated McCollum 60-0 on 10/25/24.
• Ray has a 0-1 record against common opponents, while Alamo Heights holds a 1-0 record.

Conclusion

The 2024-25 season has been a tale of two teams at different ends of the spectrum. Alamo Heights stands as an undefeated juggernaut, showcasing both offensive and defensive dominance, while Ray struggles to find consistency. With a perfect district record and a high-scoring offense, Alamo Heights will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent as the season progresses, while Ray will aim to regroup and finish strong in the final games of the year.