The Austin Royals HomeSchool (Austin, TX) varsity football team will host Texas Wind (Waco, TX) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at George Wagner MS, located at 1621 Rockride Ln, Georgetown. This matchup is part of the TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division I tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Austin Royals HomeSchool vs Texas Wind
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division I
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Game preview: Austin Royals HomeSchool vs Texas Wind

As the 2024-2025 football season continues, two top teams from Texas have made their mark with impressive records and standout performances. The Texas Wind and the Austin Royals HomeSchool have both excelled in their respective divisions, showcasing the intensity and excitement of high school football in the Lone Star State.

Team Overview and Records

Texas Wind enters the season with a perfect 9-0 record, dominating both district and non-district games. Their stats are nothing short of remarkable, posting a 1.000 win percentage in both overall and district play. With a high-powered offense and a defense that has kept opponents to just 140 points across nine games, they have proved to be a formidable opponent. Their offense averages 54.9 points per game, led by standout players such as Johnny Salmans, Rhys Bonow, and Everett Wilson.

Austin Royals HomeSchool, meanwhile, boasts an impressive 9-1 overall record. The Royals have had a solid season, with only one loss that didn’t hinder their dominance in both home and away games. Their offense has been similarly effective, averaging 46.8 points per game, with key players like Benjamin Frazier and Lathon Day leading the charge.

Offensive and Defensive Comparison

When comparing the two teams’ offensive capabilities, Texas Wind holds the edge in overall offensive yards, averaging 278.1 total yards per game compared to Austin Royals HomeSchool’s 315.3. However, Austin Royals HomeSchool outpaces Texas Wind in rushing yards, with 202.4 per game to the Wind’s 148.0. On the other hand, Texas Wind shines in passing yards, with 130.1 per game compared to 112.9 for Austin Royals HomeSchool.

Defensively, Texas Wind has a notable advantage in tackles, averaging 41.8 per game, compared to the Royals’ 25.3. However, Austin Royals HomeSchool has shown better efficiency in sacking quarterbacks, averaging 0.7 sacks per game versus Texas Wind’s 0.2.

Key Players

Both teams are led by some impressive individual performances.

• Texas Wind: Johnny Salmans has been the standout on offense, averaging 66.0 rushing yards per game and 93.4 total yards per game. Quarterback Rhys Bonow has been instrumental in the passing game with 76.7 passing yards per game, while linebacker Zane Walker has contributed significantly to the defense with 5.9 tackles per game.
• Austin Royals HomeSchool: Benjamin Frazier has been the main force on offense, with 130.6 rushing yards per game and 18.0 points per game. Lathon Day has been a dual threat, contributing 139.9 total yards per game, while Josiah Stith leads the defense with 8.1 tackles per game.

Scoring Averages

Both teams have demonstrated explosive scoring potential, but Texas Wind edges out with an average of 54.9 points per game compared to the Royals’ 46.8. Texas Wind has been particularly dominant in the first quarter, averaging 24.2 points, while Austin Royals HomeSchool tends to pick up the pace in the second and third quarters, with an average of 24.8 and 16.0 points respectively.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a quick breakdown of each team’s performance this season:

• Texas Wind
  • Overall: 9-0
  • League: 5-0
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 3-0
• Austin Royals HomeSchool
  • Overall: 9-1
  • League: 0-0
  • Home: 4-1
  • Away: 5-0

Both teams have performed exceptionally well at home, but Texas Wind has been unbeatable across both home and away games. Austin Royals HomeSchool’s only loss came in a non-league game, but they have bounced back with strong performances in all other matchups.

Looking Ahead

With the season progressing, both teams are poised for playoff contention. Texas Wind remains undefeated and looks to extend their dominance, while Austin Royals HomeSchool aims to rebound from their lone defeat and finish the season strong.

For fans of high school football, this matchup highlights not only the talent in Texas but also the potential for even greater success as these teams head into the postseason. With standout players, strong offensive and defensive units, and perfect seasons on the line, the Texas Wind and Austin Royals HomeSchool are sure to continue making waves throughout the remainder of the season.