The Ganado (TX) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Joaquin (TX) today at 7 PM at Woodforest Bank Stadium. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – Conference 2A Division 1 tournament.

Ganado vs Joaquin Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Ganado vs Joaquin
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D1
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Ganado vs Joaquin

In the 2024-2025 season, Joaquin and Ganado are two Texas high school football teams showing impressive performances. While both have strong records, their stats highlight contrasting strengths and styles of play.

Team Overview

Joaquin (10-4) holds a solid 10-4 overall record, ranking 321st in their section and 90th in the state. In district play, they are 3-2 with an impressive 8-1 home record, although their away performance dips to 2-3. With a win percentage of .714, they are a formidable team, scoring 594 points and allowing 435 throughout the season.

On the other hand, Ganado (13-1) ranks much higher, sitting at 187th in their section and 83rd in the state. Undefeated in district play at 6-0, Ganado also maintains a stellar 6-1 home record and 6-0 away record. Their overall win percentage of .929 and a district percentage of 1.000 make them a dominant force, having scored 653 points while allowing only 141—a testament to their strong defense.

Offensive and Defensive Comparison

Joaquin’s offensive power centers around its rushing game, averaging a robust 358.9 rushing yards per game, compared to Ganado’s 154.9 yards. However, Ganado excels in the passing game, with an impressive 209.8 passing yards per game compared to Joaquin’s 69.8.

In terms of total yards, Joaquin averages 428.6 yards per game, slightly outpacing Ganado’s 364.6. However, Ganado’s efficiency is evident in points per game—averaging 46.7 points, marginally higher than Joaquin’s 41.9.

Defensively, Joaquin leads in tackles per game (63.8 to Ganado’s 43.9), but Ganado shows strength in sacks, averaging 1.1 sacks per game compared to Joaquin’s 0.8.

Key Players

For Joaquin, the standout player is Elijah Hardison (#22), who leads the team with 148.4 rushing yards per game and contributes 149.2 total yards per game. He also leads in points, averaging 14.1 points per game.

Ganado’s success is driven by Bryce Ullman (#11), who dominates the passing game with 225.6 passing yards per game and 247.7 total yards per game. Logan Bures (#2) is another key player, contributing 100.5 rushing yards per game and 12.5 points per game.

On defense, Dallon Jordan (#1) leads Joaquin with 8.6 tackles per game, while Ganado’s Landon Hicks (#1) leads his team with 7.0 tackles per game.

Record and Playoff Performance

Both teams have shown excellent in-state performance—Joaquin is 10-4, while Ganado is 13-1. In playoffs, both teams are undefeated, with Joaquin going 4-0 and Ganado matching that performance at 4-0.

Scoring Averages by Quarter

Joaquin tends to score heavily in the second quarter, averaging 21.0 points, while Ganado’s strongest quarter is the first, with 17.3 points on average. Interestingly, Ganado’s scoring decreases as the game progresses, while Joaquin shows a more balanced attack across the quarters, particularly closing strong in the fourth with 15.3 points.

Conclusion

While both teams are highly competitive, Ganado’s higher rankings, balanced attack, and dominant defensive stats set them apart. Joaquin’s strength lies in their powerful rushing game, but Ganado’s superior passing game and overall efficiency give them an edge, particularly in high-stakes playoff scenarios. If these two teams face each other in the postseason, it would be a clash of contrasting styles, making for an exciting game.