The Galena Park (TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Port Arthur Memorial (Port Arthur, TX) today at 7 PM. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A Division 1 tournament.

Galena Park vs Port Arthur Memorial Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Galena Park vs Port Arthur Memorial
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A D1
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Game preview: Galena Park vs Port Arthur Memorial

As the 2024 football season heats up, two Texas high school teams—Port Arthur Memorial and Galena Park—are making their mark with impressive performances. Both teams have posted solid records, but they have distinct playing styles, making their head-to-head matchup one to watch. Below is a comparison of their key stats, leaders, and performance in common games.

Team Records & Rankings

Port Arthur Memorial comes in with a 7-3 overall record (4-2 in district play), securing a .700 win percentage. Their offense has been strong, scoring an average of 34.1 points per game, with a solid rushing game led by standout player Cary Clay. They are ranked 131st in the state and 36th in their division.

Galena Park, on the other hand, stands at 7-4 overall with a 7-1 district record, boasting a .636 win percentage. Their performance in district play is remarkable, with an impressive .875 district win percentage. Their offense has put up 29.7 points per game, with their rushing attack also being a key strength. Galena Park is ranked 817th in the state and 225th in their division.

Scoring Trends

Port Arthur Memorial’s scoring distribution has been fairly balanced throughout the game. They start strong in the first two quarters, averaging 7.3 points in Q1 and 10.9 points in Q2, but tend to slow down in the second half, averaging just 9.3 in Q3 and 5.9 in Q4. Despite this, they have been able to maintain a solid average of 34.1 points per game.

Galena Park, conversely, shows a more volatile pattern. They explode in the first half, averaging 21.0 points per quarter in both Q1 and Q2, but their second half performance significantly drops, especially in the third quarter where they score 0 points. However, they recover in the fourth quarter with 14.0 points, contributing to their average of 29.7 points per game.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards: Port Arthur Memorial has a powerful rushing game, averaging 258.7 yards per game. Galena Park, while not far behind, averages 211.2 rushing yards per game.
• Passing Game: Port Arthur Memorial has a more modest passing attack, averaging 59.3 yards per game. In comparison, Galena Park records 59.6 yards per game, nearly identical.
• Receiving Yards: Port Arthur Memorial’s passing game is slightly more productive in terms of receiving yards, averaging 59.6 per game compared to Galena Park’s 52.2 yards.
• Total Yards: Port Arthur Memorial generates 318 total yards per game, while Galena Park falls just behind with 318.0 yards.

Key Players

• Port Arthur Memorial:
  • Cary Clay leads the rushing attack, with an average of 139.0 yards per game, ranking 5th in the state.
  • Kendall Combs, the quarterback, averages 52.2 passing yards per game, ranking 11th for the team.
  • Hunter James is the top receiver with 37.9 yards per game, ranking 16th.
• Galena Park:
  • Noah Smith leads the ground game with 139.0 rushing yards per game.
  • Tyler Green manages the air attack with 51.6 passing yards per game.
  • Troy Davis is their top receiving threat with 17.4 yards per game.

Common Opponents

One notable common opponent is Sterling. Port Arthur Memorial faced them on November 2, 2024, winning 41-0. Meanwhile, Galena Park played Sterling earlier in the season, suffering a 35-7 loss on September 6, 2024. This highlights Port Arthur Memorial’s strength against shared competition.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The two teams have faced off only once recently, with Port Arthur Memorial coming out on top in that encounter. As a result, they hold a 1-0 edge in the head-to-head series.

Conclusion

Both Port Arthur Memorial and Galena Park are strong teams, but with different playing styles and strengths. Port Arthur Memorial has a more consistent and powerful offense, especially in their rushing game, while Galena Park shows explosive first-half performances. Their upcoming match will be an exciting one to watch, with both teams vying for supremacy in their district. Fans can expect a thrilling game, where the team that can maintain its momentum throughout the second half will likely come out on top.