The Eldorado (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Tahoka (TX) today at 7 p.m. at Big Spring Field. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2A D2 tournament.
Eldorado vs Tahoka Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Eldorado vs Tahoka
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: Eldorado vs Tahoka
As the football season progresses, the Tahoka and Eldorado teams are creating quite a buzz with their performances. Let’s dive into the stats and see how these two teams stack up against each other.
Team Records & Overall Performance
- Tahoka (24-25)
Record: 8-2
District: 4-1
Home: 4-2
Away: 3-0
Neutral: 1-0
Win %: .800
District %: .800
Points For (PF): 434
Points Against (PA): 204 - Eldorado (24-25)
Record: 5-5
District: 3-2
Home: 3-1
Away: 2-4
Win %: .500
District %: .600
Points For (PF): 275
Points Against (PA): 268
Tahoka enters with a stronger overall record (8-2), showcasing their dominance on both home and neutral grounds, while Eldorado has a more balanced home-away record of 3-1 at home but struggles on the road (2-4). Despite a solid district performance, Eldorado’s overall record indicates some inconsistency.
Scoring Averages & Key Stats
Tahoka’s Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Quarter (Q1): 11.4
- 2nd Quarter (Q2): 15.1
- 3rd Quarter (Q3): 10.2
- 4th Quarter (Q4): 5.4
- Overtime (OT1): 6.0
- Final: 43.4 points per game
Eldorado’s Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Quarter (Q1): 6.2
- 2nd Quarter (Q2): 8.6
- 3rd Quarter (Q3): 7.6
- 4th Quarter (Q4): 3.7
- Final: 27.5 points per game
Tahoka shows a consistently higher scoring average, especially in the first two quarters, reflecting a potent offensive unit. Eldorado, by contrast, struggles to put up points, especially in the second half, where they tend to slow down.
Statistical Comparison:
- Rushing Yards Per Game:
- Tahoka: 270.5
- Eldorado: 114.2
- Passing Yards Per Game:
- Tahoka: 159.0
- Eldorado: 178.6
- Receiving Yards Per Game:
- Tahoka: 159.4
- Eldorado: 175.9
- Total Yards Per Game:
- Tahoka: 429.5
- Eldorado: 292.8
- Tackles Per Game:
- Tahoka: 77.5
- Eldorado: 48.4
- Sacks Per Game:
- Tahoka: 0.9
- Eldorado: 1.0
- Points Per Game:
- Tahoka: 43.3
- Eldorado: 22.5
Tahoka excels in all major offensive categories—rushing, passing, receiving, and total yards per game—showcasing their explosive, well-rounded attack. Meanwhile, Eldorado shows a slight advantage in passing but significantly lags behind in rushing and total yards. Defensively, Tahoka outperforms Eldorado in tackles, but Eldorado has a slight edge in sacks.
Key Players to Watch
- Tahoka’s Standouts:
- Jordan Martinez (Rushing Yards Per Game: 160.6)
- Brogan Stone (Passing Yards Per Game: 159.0)
- Ruben Arguello (Receiving Yards Per Game: 91.8)
- Steven Hernandez (Tackles Per Game: 12.1)
- Caleb Watt (Sacks Per Game: 0.5)
- Eldorado’s Standouts:
- Jasi Galindo (Rushing Yards Per Game: 59.2)
- Jonnierae Adame (Receiving Yards Per Game: 161.6)
- Eleazar Hernandez (Tackles Per Game: 65.3)
Tahoka’s leaders, particularly Jordan Martinez and Brogan Stone, have consistently been key players throughout the season. Eldorado’s Jonnierae Adame stands out for his receiving yards, but the team needs to bolster their rushing game and defensive consistency.
Head-to-Head Record & Conclusion
- Tahoka (24-25): 8-2 overall, 4-1 in district
- Eldorado (24-25): 5-5 overall, 3-2 in district
With a clear edge in overall performance, Tahoka looks set to continue their strong season. Eldorado has had its challenges, especially in away games, and will need to find more consistency to compete at a higher level. Tahoka’s powerful offensive game and solid defensive play should give them the advantage in any upcoming matchups.
Expect more fireworks from Tahoka as they continue to dominate, while Eldorado works to close the gap and prove they can rise to the challenge in the weeks ahead.
