The Ben Bolt (TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Yorktown (TX) on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM at Beeville A.C. Jones Veterans Memorial Stadium. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 2A Division 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Ben Bolt vs Yorktown
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D2
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Game preview: Ben Bolt vs Yorktown

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, the teams of Yorktown and Ben Bolt have made their mark with impressive records and strong performances. Both teams boast a 7-3 overall record, showcasing their competitive edge in the league and non-league play. Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics, team comparisons, and their paths through the season.

Team Overview

• Yorktown:
  • Overall Record: 7-3
  • District Record: 3-2
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 2-2
  • Points For (PF): 374
  • Points Against (PA): 236
  • Win Percentage: .700
  • District Win Percentage: .600
• Ben Bolt:
  • Overall Record: 7-3
  • District Record: 3-1
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 4-2
  • Points For (PF): 363
  • Points Against (PA): 182
  • Win Percentage: .700
  • District Win Percentage: .750

Both teams have been dominant in their respective districts, but Ben Bolt has slightly outperformed Yorktown in district play with a higher district win percentage.

Scoring Averages

• Yorktown:
  • Q1: 9.1
  • Q2: 11.7
  • Q3: 5.4
  • Q4: 8.3
  • Total Points per Game: 37.4
• Ben Bolt:
  • Q1: 3.5
  • Q2: 15.5
  • Q3: 7.3
  • Q4: 7.5
  • Total Points per Game: 36.3

Yorktown has maintained a consistently strong offense throughout the game, with its peak in the second quarter. Ben Bolt, while starting slower, accelerates in the second quarter, closing the gap toward the end of the game.

Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 276.3
  • Ben Bolt: 85.0
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 64.6
  • Ben Bolt: 172.5
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 65.1
  • Ben Bolt: 183.3
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 340.9
  • Ben Bolt: 257.5

Yorktown has been a force on the ground, outpacing Ben Bolt in rushing yards. Meanwhile, Ben Bolt’s aerial game has been far more prolific, averaging significantly higher passing and receiving yards.

• Tackles Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 62.0
  • Ben Bolt: 33.3

Yorktown dominates defensively with a higher average of tackles per game, while Ben Bolt has managed fewer stops, but has been efficient with fewer tackles.

• Sacks Per Game:
  • Yorktown: 1.2
  • Ben Bolt: 0.8

Both teams are relatively even in their pass-rush efforts, with Yorktown slightly edging out Ben Bolt in sack production.

Key Players

• Yorktown:
  • Brody Metting: Rushing Yards Per Game (134.2), Passing Yards Per Game (54.2), Total Yards Per Game (188.4), Points Per Game (13.3)
  • Matthew Olguin: Receiving Yards Per Game (27.0)
  • Adam Serbin: Tackles Per Game (6.9)
• Ben Bolt:
  • Noah Perez: Rushing Yards Per Game (39.4)
  • Cristian Chapa: Passing Yards Per Game (215.6), Total Yards Per Game (213.5)
  • Darius Elizalde: Receiving Yards Per Game (86.6), Points Per Game (1.3)
  • Jakub Barrera: Tackles Per Game (7.1)

Brody Metting stands out for Yorktown with exceptional stats across multiple categories, while Ben Bolt’s Cristian Chapa has been a standout in the passing game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced common opponents, and they have each posted identical 2-0 records against them:

• Bruni: Yorktown defeated Bruni 57-0, while Ben Bolt won 44-0.
• Pettus: Yorktown triumphed 63-19, while Ben Bolt won 48-18.

This demonstrates that both teams have shown superiority when playing against mutual opponents.

Conclusion

While both Yorktown and Ben Bolt share similar overall records, they play distinctly different styles of football. Yorktown excels with its ground game and defensive consistency, while Ben Bolt thrives in the passing game and offensive explosiveness. With both teams proving their mettle against common opponents, it sets the stage for an exciting matchup should they meet in postseason play, with each bringing unique strengths to the table.