The Booker (TX) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Springlake-Earth (Earth, TX) on Friday, November 15, at 6 PM at Groom High School. This matchup is part of the “2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football 6-Man 1A D1” tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Booker vs Springlake-Earth
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football 6-Man 1A D1
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Game preview: Booker vs Springlake-Earth

The high school football season is reaching its peak as two highly competitive teams, Springlake-Earth and Booker, prepare for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. Both squads have shown resilience and skill throughout the season, and their head-to-head battle could be one for the books. Here is an in-depth look at their records, team statistics, and standout players as these programs face off.

Rankings & Records

Springlake-Earth Wolverines
Overall Record: 5-4
District Record: 3-1
Home Record: 1-2
Away Record: 3-2
Win Percentage: .556
District Win Percentage: .750
Points For: 394
Points Against: 316

Ranked 46th nationally, 16th in Texas, and 8th in their section, Springlake-Earth has had an up-and-down season, but their district performance has been strong, winning three out of four games. Their offensive firepower averages 34.0 points per game, with an impressive rushing attack that garners 192.3 yards per contest.

Booker Kiowas
Overall Record: 9-1
District Record: 4-0
Home Record: 4-1
Away Record: 5-0
Win Percentage: .900
District Win Percentage: 1.000
Points For: 616
Points Against: 285

Booker, on the other hand, has been dominant, sitting at 138th nationally and 45th in Texas. Their sole loss came outside of district play, and they have yet to falter in their league. The Kiowas boast a prolific offense, averaging a staggering 61.1 points per game, more than double the national average.

Team Scoring Averages

Breaking down scoring by quarters, Springlake-Earth starts strong but fades as the game progresses:

• 1st Quarter: 16.0 points
• 2nd Quarter: 13.0 points
• 3rd Quarter: 6.0 points
• 4th Quarter: 0 points
  Total: 43.8 points per game

Booker’s scoring trend is the opposite, with a significant surge in the second half:

• 1st Quarter: 8.0 points
• 2nd Quarter: 14.0 points
• 3rd Quarter: 22.0 points
• 4th Quarter: 22.0 points
  Total: 61.6 points per game

Team Stat Comparison

While Springlake-Earth has a more balanced attack, averaging 192.3 rushing and 164.8 passing yards per game (357.1 total yards), Booker edges them out with 358.2 total yards, relying heavily on their aerial assault, which averages 224.4 passing yards per game.

Defensively, Springlake-Earth has been more aggressive with 2.0 sacks per game and 55.3 tackles. However, Booker has given up fewer points per game, reflecting their stout defense despite recording fewer tackles (35.5 per game) and minimal sacks.

Key Players to Watch

Springlake-Earth Wolverines

• Rushing Leader: #55 Nehemiah Castillo, 85.8 yards per game
• Passing Leader: #2 Froylan Agundiz, 164.8 yards per game
• Receiving Leader: #52 Tyler Tanaro, 54.4 yards per game
• Total Yards Leader: #2 Froylan Agundiz, 232.1 yards per game
• Defensive Standout: #52 Tyler Tanaro, 11.2 tackles per game
• Sacks Leader: #12 Kaleb Castillo, 1.3 sacks per game
• Scoring Leader: #55 Nehemiah Castillo, 9.3 points per game

Booker Kiowas

• Rushing Leader: #1 Chase Nelson, 46.9 yards per game
• Passing Leader: #1 Chase Nelson, 195.5 yards per game
• Receiving Leader: #8 Julian Barton, 87.7 yards per game
• Total Yards Leader: #1 Chase Nelson, 261.1 yards per game
• Defensive Standout: #10 Adrian Rosales, 8.3 tackles per game
• Sacks Leader: #6 Reydn Rosales, 0.2 sacks per game
• Scoring Leader: #7 Marco Flores, 17.0 points per game

Chase Nelson is the driving force for Booker, excelling as both a passer and rusher. Meanwhile, Springlake-Earth’s Froylan Agundiz will be pivotal as he tries to engineer the Wolverines’ offense.

Final Thoughts

This matchup between Springlake-Earth and Booker is a classic showdown of balanced versus explosive. Springlake-Earth must establish their ground game early and find ways to maintain their scoring pace throughout the game, while Booker will look to overwhelm their opponents with a high-octane offense, especially in the second half.

Fans should buckle up for an exhilarating contest, with both teams vying for bragging rights and crucial standings as the season winds down.