As the 2024-2025 football season winds down, the records and rankings of Axtell and Coleman stand in stark contrast. The Axtell Eagles have soared high with a dominant 10-1 overall record, while the Coleman Bluecats struggle at 4-7. This breakdown provides a detailed look at the teams’ performance, scoring averages, and key statistics.

Axtell’s Strong Season Performance

Axtell has proven themselves as one of the top teams in their division, finishing the season with an impressive 10-1 record. The team dominated both at home and on the road, posting a perfect 6-0 at home and a solid 3-1 record in away games. Their sole loss came from a non-district matchup, but that didn’t diminish their stellar performance overall.

• District Play: Axtell excelled in district competition, finishing 5-1. They showed their resilience on both sides of the field, scoring 389 points throughout the season, while allowing just 180 points—a defensive performance that helped them maintain their .909 win percentage and .833 district win percentage.
• Offensive Firepower: Axtell’s scoring averages are impressive, putting up an average of 35.4 points per game. Their highest-scoring quarter is the fourth, where they average 10.5 points. The team’s offensive scheme is potent, particularly in the later stages of games, reflecting their well-rounded attack and ability to close out opponents.

Coleman Faces Struggles

On the other side of the coin, the Coleman Bluecats have had a difficult season, finishing with a 4-7 overall record. Despite showing some promise in district play with a 3-2 record, they struggled significantly in non-league games, where they went 1-4.

• District Play: Coleman’s .600 district win percentage indicates they were competitive but inconsistent within their league. Their 177 points scored and 334 points allowed demonstrate their difficulties in both offensive execution and defensive stops.
• Scoring Issues: With an average of just 16.1 points per game, Coleman’s offense struggled throughout the season. They posted their highest scoring in the first quarter with 4.0 points per game, but faltered as the game went on, particularly in the second and third quarters, where their averages dropped to 4.7 and 2.3 points, respectively.

Head-to-Head and Home vs. Away

Looking at their head-to-head record, Axtell and Coleman have not faced off yet this season, making their first encounter something to look forward to. Axtell has shown great consistency in their home and away games, but Coleman’s record shows a stark contrast—struggling particularly on the road with a 1-4 away record.

• Home Advantage: Axtell’s home-field advantage is undeniable, with a perfect 6-0 home record, whereas Coleman only managed a single win on the road, finishing 1-4.
• Neutral Games: Both teams found success in neutral-site games, with Axtell securing a 1-0 record in these matchups, while Coleman has not yet participated in neutral contests.

Looking Ahead

As both teams prepare for future seasons, Axtell’s standout performance positions them as a serious contender, particularly with their balanced offensive and defensive play. Coleman, however, will need to address their scoring woes and defensive vulnerabilities if they hope to improve their performance next year.

Axtell’s mix of potent offense and solid defense has made them a dominant force, while Coleman will need to regroup and find consistency in both their attack and defense to build a more competitive team in the seasons to come.