The Franklin (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Diboll (TX) on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 PM at Tomball ISD Stadium. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 2024 Football Conference 3A Division 1 tournament.

Franklin vs Diboll Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Franklin vs Diboll
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 3A D1
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Game preview: Franklin vs Diboll

The 2024-2025 Texas high school football season has brought about intriguing matchups, with two teams standing out for their performances: the Diboll Lumberjacks and the Franklin Lions. Here’s a breakdown of their records, statistics, and standout players to see how these teams compare as they head into the latter stages of the season.

Team Records and Performance

Diboll (5-6 overall, 3-2 district)
The Diboll Lumberjacks have had a challenging season, finishing with a .455 overall win percentage. Their district performance, however, has been stronger, with a 3-2 record, showcasing a .600 win rate in district games. Despite their relatively balanced home and away records, Diboll has struggled to find consistency, particularly in non-league matchups, where they posted a 1-4 record. In total, the team has scored 295 points while allowing 273, demonstrating a relatively tight contest in many of their games.

Franklin (8-2 overall, 5-0 district)
The Franklin Lions have had an outstanding season, boasting an impressive 8-2 overall record and an undefeated 5-0 district performance, with a perfect 1.000 district win percentage. Their overall win rate stands at .800, and they have been dominant at both home and away games, posting a 3-1 record at home and a perfect 4-0 on the road. Franklin has scored a total of 530 points, with 282 points allowed, showcasing both offensive firepower and solid defense throughout the season.

Team Scoring Averages

Diboll
The Lumberjacks have been a second-half team, with an average of 26.8 points per game. Their first-quarter scoring stands at 12.0, but they slow down in the second quarter (6.9 points). Diboll has been most effective in the fourth quarter (7.7 points), suggesting they are a team that thrives under pressure.

Franklin
In contrast, Franklin has been consistently strong across all four quarters. They average 53 points per game, with 18.3 points in the first quarter, followed by 11.8 in the second, 15.3 in the third, and 12.7 in the fourth. Franklin’s ability to maintain high-scoring production throughout the game indicates their offensive depth and overall dominance.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Diboll averages 204.3 yards per game on the ground, while Franklin is slightly behind at 199.0 yards per game. Both teams rely heavily on their rushing attack.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Diboll has the edge in passing, averaging 114.5 yards per game compared to Franklin, who has no notable passing stats this season.
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Diboll’s passing game also contributes to their receiving yards, with 115.6 yards per game. Franklin does not report receiving yardage, indicating their primary focus on the running game.
• Total Yards Per Game: Diboll accumulates 318.8 yards per game, well ahead of Franklin’s 199.0, highlighting the offensive imbalance in terms of total yardage.
• Points Per Game: While Diboll averages 24.8 points per game, Franklin far surpasses them with 53.0 points per game, demonstrating their explosive offensive capabilities.

Key Players to Watch

Diboll

• Jamauri Gallien is the key offensive weapon for Diboll, leading the team with 91.5 rushing yards per game.
• Brayden Wilson also plays a critical role, adding 109.0 passing yards per game and 139.5 total yards per game.
• Michael Mosley is a standout defensively, averaging 7.8 tackles per game.

Franklin

• Jayden Jackson has been exceptional for Franklin, with 199.0 rushing yards per game, a truly dominant force on the ground.
• Franklin’s offense also sees contributions from various players, though Jackson’s performance is central to their success.
• Defensive Leaders: Franklin’s defense has shown no major statistical standout in tackles or sacks, but their ability to limit opposing teams to only 282 points in total is indicative of their defensive strength.

Head-to-Head Breakdown

The two teams have not faced each other in recent history, and there are no common opponents this season. Their records against in-state opponents reflect their respective dominance, with Diboll posting a 5-6 record against in-state teams, while Franklin leads with a strong 8-2 record.

Home vs. Away: Diboll’s 3-2 home record contrasts with Franklin’s excellent 4-0 away record. This suggests Franklin is particularly dangerous on the road, a valuable trait heading into potential playoff matchups.

Conclusion

In this season’s matchup between Diboll and Franklin, the Lions are clearly the more dominant team, with their undefeated district record and superior offensive output. Diboll has shown resilience and potential, but they will need to execute flawlessly to overcome Franklin’s explosive offense and airtight defense. The game could very well come down to whether Diboll can contain Jayden Jackson and match Franklin’s scoring pace.