The Grace Classical Christian Academy (Granbury, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against the West Texas Tornadoes (Slaton, TX) today at 11 a.m. This game is part of the “TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division III” tournament.

West Texas Tornadoes vs Grace Classical Christian Academy Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: West Texas Tornadoes vs Grace Classical Christian Academy
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Bracket: TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division III
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: West Texas Tornadoes vs Grace Classical Christian Academy

As the 2024-2025 football season concludes, both the West Texas Tornadoes and GCCA (Grace Classical Christian Academy) have displayed competitive but contrasting performances. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their seasons, showcasing their strengths, weaknesses, and head-to-head comparisons.

Season Records

• West Texas Tornadoes (24-25)
  The Tornadoes finished the season with a 6-4 record, showcasing a solid overall performance, including a perfect 2-0 record in neutral-site games. Their district performance was also impressive, securing a 1-0 record in league play. The Tornadoes scored a total of 466 points over the season, averaging 47.5 points per game, while allowing 327 points.
  Key Stats:
  • District Record: 1-0
  • Home: 0-0
  • Away: 4-4
  • Neutral: 2-0
• GCCA (24-25)
  GCCA faced a more challenging season with a 5-7 overall record. They struggled in district play, finishing with a 1-2 record. On the road, GCCA recorded a dismal 1-4 record, but they did manage to stay undefeated in neutral-site games with a 3-0 mark. Overall, the team scored 318 points but allowed 508, giving them an average of just 26.5 points per game.
  Key Stats:
  • District Record: 1-2
  • Home: 1-3
  • Away: 1-4
  • Neutral: 3-0

Team Scoring and Offensive Comparisons

• West Texas Tornadoes
  The Tornadoes’ offensive prowess was one of the standout features of their season. They averaged 46.6 points per game, with a strong finish in the fourth quarter, scoring an average of 11 points in the final frame. Their offensive game was well-balanced, with impressive rushing and passing yards. The Tornadoes posted 152.9 rushing yards per game and 172.0 passing yards per game, totaling 324.9 yards per game.
• GCCA
  GCCA’s offense, while not as potent, showed flashes of potential. The team averaged just 26.5 points per game, with their most productive quarter being the second, where they averaged 6.8 points. GCCA had a strong rushing game with 168.3 yards per game, but their passing game struggled, recording only 71.7 passing yards per game, significantly below West Texas’ totals.

Key Players and Standouts

• West Texas Tornadoes
  • Isaac Kelly led the team in rushing yards, averaging 78.8 yards per game, and contributed 15.2 points per game. He was also a key factor in the receiving game with 45.8 yards per game.
  • Hunter Strickland excelled in passing with 89.6 yards per game, also leading the team in total yards per game with 133.5 yards.
  • Warren Strickland led the defense with 8.5 tackles per game.
• GCCA
  • Keith Wyatt was the primary offensive weapon for GCCA, averaging 97.0 rushing yards per game and totaling 175.5 yards per game overall.
  • Bryce Jones stood out defensively with 10 tackles per game and was the team’s most impactful player in terms of total yards.

Head-to-Head Matchup

Both teams faced Texas Wind and ended up with losses.

• West Texas Tornadoes lost to Texas Wind 80-52 on 9/14/24.
• GCCA also fell to Texas Wind 54-26 on 8/30/24.

While both teams encountered similar challenges against Texas Wind, the Tornadoes had a larger margin of defeat, showcasing the differences in their overall competitiveness.

Statistical Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game: West Texas averaged 152.9 yards, while GCCA posted 168.3 yards per game.
• Passing Yards Per Game: The Tornadoes outpaced GCCA with 172.0 yards to 71.7 yards.
• Total Yards Per Game: West Texas averaged 324.9 total yards, while GCCA managed 240.0 yards per game.
• Points Per Game: The Tornadoes averaged 47.5 points per game, a significant lead over GCCA’s 18.9 points.

Season Outlook

Despite the Tornadoes having a stronger season overall, GCCA has the potential to build on its strengths, particularly its rushing game and the leadership of players like Keith Wyatt. Meanwhile, West Texas Tornadoes will aim to continue their offensive dominance and seek further success in district and neutral games as they look forward to the playoffs.