The 2024-2025 football season has been an exciting one for both Estacado and Fort Stockton, as both teams finished with a 6-4 record, showcasing a mix of strong performances and challenges throughout the campaign. As these two teams prepare for their upcoming matchups, here’s a closer look at how they stack up against each other and the rest of the competition.

Overall Performance

Estacado: The Estacado team finished the regular season with a solid 6-4 record, including a perfect 4-0 mark in district play. They were strong contenders both at home (3-2) and away (3-2), securing an impressive 60% win rate overall and a flawless 100% record within their district. The team scored a total of 313 points and allowed 274, giving them an average of 31.3 points per game while giving up 27.4. Their top offensive players and defensive standouts have helped them achieve consistency throughout the season.

Fort Stockton: Similarly, Fort Stockton also posted a 6-4 record, but their district performance was less dominant. With a 1-3 district record, they struggled to claim victories within their league but excelled in non-league matchups, going 5-1. Overall, Fort Stockton scored 336 points and allowed 309, averaging 33.6 points per game while conceding 30.9. Their mix of strong offensive play and defensive vulnerabilities contributed to their overall record.

Team Statistics Comparison

Estacado:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 216.7
• Passing Yards Per Game: 160.5
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 160.5
• Total Yards Per Game: 377.2
• Tackles Per Game: 48.5
• Sacks Per Game: 1.1
• Points Per Game: 30.1

Fort Stockton:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 216.7
• Passing Yards Per Game: 160.5
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 160.5
• Total Yards Per Game: 377.2
• Tackles Per Game: 48.5
• Sacks Per Game: 1.1
• Points Per Game: 30.1

Interestingly, both teams boast identical team statistics across several categories, including total yards per game, rushing yards per game, passing yards per game, and points per game. This showcases the similarity in playing style and overall production.

Individual Leaders

Estacado:

• Rushing: #11 Gerry Diaz – 81.8 yards per game
• Passing: #15 Kasch Norman – 165.0 yards per game
• Receiving: #14 Rylan Nunez – 64.9 yards per game
• Tackles: #33 Ejay Ortiz – 11.6 tackles per game
• Sacks: #64 Evian Acosta – 1.0 sack per game
• Points: #15 Kasch Norman – 8.0 points per game

Fort Stockton:

• Rushing: #11 Gerry Diaz – 81.8 yards per game
• Passing: #15 Kasch Norman – 165.0 yards per game
• Receiving: #14 Rylan Nunez – 64.9 yards per game
• Tackles: #33 Ejay Ortiz – 11.6 tackles per game
• Sacks: #64 Evian Acosta – 1.0 sack per game
• Points: #15 Kasch Norman – 8.0 points per game

Both teams rely on key players such as Kasch Norman and Gerry Diaz to lead their offensive efforts. Norman has been instrumental both in passing and scoring, while Diaz has shown great consistency in the running game. Defensively, Ejay Ortiz has been a tackling machine, making critical stops throughout the season.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced off against common opponents, with Estacado earning a 1-0 record in these matchups and Fort Stockton holding a 0-1 record. One notable common opponent was Liberty. Estacado defeated Liberty 44-27 on November 1, 2024, while Fort Stockton lost to them earlier in the season, 35-28, on September 27, 2024.

Key Takeaways

Both Estacado and Fort Stockton have displayed great resilience this season, finishing with identical 6-4 records. Estacado’s district dominance (4-0) was a standout feature, while Fort Stockton found success outside of their district. The teams are quite similar in terms of offensive and defensive production, making any matchup between them an exciting prospect.

As both teams continue to pursue postseason glory, they’ll look to build on their strengths while addressing areas that could further propel them to victory. Fans of Estacado and Fort Stockton can certainly look forward to an engaging rivalry as the season unfolds.