The Farwell (TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Sudan (TX) on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 PM at Muleshoe High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A Division 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Farwell vs Sudan
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A Division 2
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Game preview: Farwell vs Sudan

As the football season progresses, the teams of Sudan and Farwell continue to showcase their strengths and weaknesses. The following analysis breaks down both teams’ performances, focusing on overall records, team statistics, and individual leaders to provide insight into this competitive rivalry.

Team Records & Standings

• Sudan (24-25 Season)
  • Overall Record: 6-4
  • District Record: 3-2
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • District Win Percentage: .600
  • Points For (PF): 354
  • Points Against (PA): 297
• Farwell (24-25 Season)
  • Overall Record: 4-6
  • District Record: 2-2
  • Home Record: 2-2
  • Away Record: 2-4
  • Win Percentage: .400
  • District Win Percentage: .500
  • Points For (PF): 261
  • Points Against (PA): 292

Team Scoring Averages

Sudan has proven to be a more potent offensive force this season, averaging 35.4 points per game compared to Farwell’s 26.1. The breakdown by quarters shows how Sudan maintains its scoring pace, particularly in the first and second quarters, where they average 8.9 and 13.4 points respectively.

• Sudan:
  • Q1: 8.9 points
  • Q2: 13.4 points
  • Q3: 6.3 points
  • Q4: 6.7 points
  • Final: 35.4 points
• Farwell:
  • Q1: 7.8 points
  • Q2: 8.3 points
  • Q3: 4.3 points
  • Q4: 5.7 points
  • Final: 26.1 points

Team Stat Comparison

When it comes to total yardage, Sudan far outpaces Farwell with a substantial lead in rushing, passing, and receiving yards per game. Here’s how they compare:

• Sudan:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 139.8
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 110.6
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 110.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 250.4
  • Tackles Per Game: 48.6
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.3
  • Points Per Game: 20.7
• Farwell: No specific statistics listed, but Sudan’s edge in total yards and rushing strength paints a clear picture of dominance.

Team Leaders

Both teams feature standouts who are making significant contributions this season:

• Sudan:
  • Marcello King: 110.2 rushing yards per game
  • Caleb Groetken: 167.8 passing yards per game, 258.3 total yards per game
  • Jaibryn Ornelas: 123.5 receiving yards per game, 13.0 points per game
  • Kasen Kauffman: 11.2 tackles per game
  • Javier Avila: 0.3 sacks per game
• Farwell: Farwell’s leaders have yet to be specified in detail, but the stats show that Sudan’s standout players are outperforming those from Farwell in nearly every category.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams faced the same common opponent, Vega, with both securing victories:

• Sudan defeated Vega 41-20 on 9/20/24.
• Farwell defeated Vega 28-14 on 10/18/24.

This shared victory shows that both teams can compete successfully against similar opponents, but Sudan’s more consistent performance across the season has positioned them ahead.

Record Breakdown

• Sudan:
  • Overall Record: 6-4
  • District Record: 3-2
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Out-of-State Record: 0-0
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
• Farwell:
  • Overall Record: 4-6
  • District Record: 2-2
  • Home Record: 2-2
  • Away Record: 2-4
  • Out-of-State Record: 0-1
  • Playoff Record: 0-0

Sudan’s better overall and district record suggests a more stable and competitive season compared to Farwell, which struggled with away games and an overall losing record.

Conclusion

Sudan has clearly had the stronger season, showcasing superior offense, particularly in rushing and passing yards. Their consistency in winning both home and away games gives them an edge heading into any matchups against Farwell. Farwell, though competitive, has struggled to keep up with Sudan’s offensive firepower. The season has been a demonstration of Sudan’s dominance in key areas like total yardage and scoring, while Farwell will need to adjust if they are to close the gap in future encounters.