The Loraine (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Grandfalls-Royalty (Grandfalls, TX) on Friday, November 15, at 8:00 PM at Garden City HS. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, specifically the 6-Man 1A Division 2 tournament.

Grandfalls-Royalty vs Loraine Football Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Grandfalls-Royalty vs Loraine
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Game preview: Grandfalls-Royalty vs Loraine

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, two teams are setting the stage for an exciting match-up. Grandfalls-Royalty and Loraine, both strong contenders in their district, will soon face off in a battle that promises to be a thrilling contest. Let’s break down their rankings, records, and scoring averages to understand what fans can expect when these two teams hit the field.

Team Overview and Rankings

• Grandfalls-Royalty (24-25 Season)
  • National Rank: 481
  • State Rank: 51
  • District Rank: 24
  • Overall Record: 7-3
  • District Record: 4-0
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: .700
  • District Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 485
  • Points Against (PA): 406

Grandfalls-Royalty has proven itself as one of the top teams in its district, boasting an impressive 7-3 overall record and a perfect 4-0 record in district play. With a solid offense that has accumulated 485 points this season, they are a force to be reckoned with on the field. However, they will need to overcome challenges at home, where their record stands at 3-2, to continue their winning ways.

• Loraine (24-25 Season)
  • National Rank: 516
  • State Rank: 56
  • District Rank: 25
  • Overall Record: 6-4
  • District Record: 3-1
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • District Win Percentage: .750
  • Points For (PF): 492
  • Points Against (PA): 473

Loraine comes into the game with a 6-4 overall record and a solid 3-1 district performance. Though their win percentage sits slightly lower than Grandfalls-Royalty at .600, Loraine has shown they can compete at a high level, putting up 492 points this season. With a balanced record both at home and away (3-2 each), Loraine will be looking to capitalize on their offensive firepower to secure a victory.

Team Scoring Averages

• Grandfalls-Royalty
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final Average: 48.5 points per game
• Loraine
  • Q1: 22.5
  • Q2: 10.0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final Average: 49.2 points per game

When it comes to scoring, both teams are neck and neck. Loraine has a slight edge, averaging 49.2 points per game, with a strong first-quarter output of 22.5 points. On the other hand, Grandfalls-Royalty is just behind with an impressive 48.5 points per game, showing their ability to consistently find the end zone. The key to victory may come down to which team can better capitalize on early-game momentum and maintain their offensive pace throughout the match.

Record Breakdown:

Grandfalls-Royalty

• Overall: 7-3
• League: 4-0
• Non-League: 3-3
• Playoff Record: 0-0
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 4-1

Grandfalls-Royalty has excelled in district play, maintaining an undefeated league record. Their non-league games have been more challenging, but their away record of 4-1 is a testament to their resilience on the road.

Loraine

• Overall: 6-4
• League: 3-1
• Non-League: 3-3
• Playoff Record: 0-0
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 3-2

Loraine, too, has had a solid district showing, with a 3-1 record. Their overall record of 6-4 reflects a competitive season, and their balanced home and away performance shows they can be dangerous wherever they play.

Looking Ahead

Both Grandfalls-Royalty and Loraine have proven themselves to be formidable teams in their district and beyond. As they prepare for their upcoming clash, it’s clear that this game will be crucial for determining who will emerge as the top contender in the district. Will Grandfalls-Royalty continue their undefeated district streak, or will Loraine use their balanced offense to disrupt their rivals’ perfect record?

One thing is for sure: this high school football match-up is shaping up to be an exciting and hard-fought game that fans won’t want to miss.