The Davenport (San Antonio, TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Calhoun (Port Lavaca, TX) today at 7:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 4A Division 1 tournament.
Davenport vs Calhoun Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Davenport vs Calhoun
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 4A D1
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Game preview: Davenport vs Calhoun
As the high school football season reaches its peak, the Calhoun and Davenport teams have emerged as two formidable forces in Texas, with impressive records and standout individual performances. Both teams have distinct strengths that make them exciting to watch, but how do they stack up against each other? Let’s break down the key statistics, team leaders, and overall performance for both teams.
Team Overview and Records
Calhoun (24-25 season) enters the matchup with a solid 6-5 overall record. In district play, they’ve been highly competitive, finishing 4-1 and boasting a .800 district win percentage. With 412 points scored and 270 points allowed, Calhoun shows a balanced offensive and defensive performance.
On the other hand, Davenport (24-25 season) has been even more dominant, with an outstanding 10-1 overall record. They have been flawless in district play, winning all 6 of their games with a perfect 1.000 district win percentage. Davenport’s offense has been explosive, scoring 550 points while allowing just 244. Their .909 overall win percentage highlights their dominance throughout the season.
Scoring and Offensive Performance
When comparing scoring averages, Calhoun averages 37.5 points per game, with their highest output coming in the second quarter (10.7 points) and a consistent scoring presence in the first (10.3 points). However, their scoring tends to dip in the third and fourth quarters, where they average only 8.3 and 8.0 points, respectively.
Davenport, on the other hand, puts up an impressive 50.0 points per game. Their scoring is more evenly distributed across quarters, with 12.3 points in both the first and second quarters. They also maintain a strong output in the second half, even though their fourth-quarter production drops slightly to 7.0 points.
Offensive and Defensive Stats Comparison
Looking at the individual team statistics, Calhoun averages 365.5 rushing yards per game and 58.5 passing yards, while Davenport trails in rushing with 262.4 yards but excels in the air with 197.3 passing yards. On total yards per game, Davenport holds the advantage with 459.6, compared to Calhoun’s 424.0 yards.
Defensively, Calhoun registers 53.5 tackles per game and 1.8 sacks, while Davenport leads in tackles with 61.2 per game, but both teams have similar sack production (1.5 per game for Davenport). Davenport’s defense has been solid, with a better overall defensive efficiency.
Team Leaders
When examining individual contributions, both teams feature standout players who have been instrumental in their success.
For Calhoun, Fischer Franck leads the team with an impressive 120.3 rushing yards per game, while Alex Parker adds 44.5 passing yards per game. In receiving, Izaiah Cabrales averages 20.3 yards per game. Franck also leads in total yards with 125.1 per game. On defense, Coltyn Judd has been solid with 7.9 tackles per game.
For Davenport, Barrett Fallon is a force on the ground, rushing for 145.0 yards per game, while Daniel Soukup II has been dominant in the passing game, averaging a staggering 202.7 passing yards per game. Soukup also leads in total yards with 266.7 per game. The team’s top receiver, Dante Singletary, has been a standout, contributing 69.6 yards per game. On the defensive side, Tate Broaddus has contributed 6.9 tackles per game.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Although Calhoun has a solid record and strong individual performers, Davenport’s perfect district record (6-0) and high-scoring offense put them at a distinct advantage. In terms of overall statistics, Davenport outperforms Calhoun in both total yards and scoring, and their defense has been more efficient. Davenport has also shown better results in road games and has been dominant at home and in neutral-site games.
Conclusion
As both teams head into their respective postseason games, Calhoun and Davenport stand out as highly competitive and well-coached programs. While Calhoun’s strong district play and solid individual efforts provide a foundation for their success, Davenport’s perfect district record and explosive offensive output make them one of the top teams to watch. The coming matchups between these two could be thrilling, as each team’s strengths will be put to the test. However, based on the current season’s performance, Davenport appears to have the edge, particularly with their superior offensive firepower and unblemished district record.