The Gruver (TX) varsity football team will face Ropes (Ropesville, TX) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM at Happy State Bank Stadium in Canyon, TX. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, specifically the 2024 Football Conference 2A Division 2 tournament.

Gruver vs Ropes Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Gruver vs Ropes
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D2
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Gruver vs Ropes

The 2024-2025 football seasons for Ropes and Gruver are shaping up to be impressive, with both teams putting together excellent records and individual performances. As the teams enter the playoff stretch, let’s take a closer look at how the two teams stack up in various key statistics, their performances in common matchups, and individual standout players.

Team Records & Performance

Ropes:

• Record: 12-1 overall, 4-1 in district play
• Points For (PF): 528
• Points Against (PA): 136
• Win %: 92.3%
• District %: 80%

Ropes’ season highlights their dominance in district play, as they finished with a strong 4-1 record. The team’s offensive output has been powerful, averaging over 40 points per game, while the defense has been solid, allowing only 136 points across 13 games.

Gruver:

• Record: 13-0 overall, 4-0 in district play
• Points For (PF): 654
• Points Against (PA): 176
• Win %: 100%
• District %: 100%

Gruver enters the playoffs with an undefeated 13-0 record, showcasing their well-rounded team performance. They are known for their high-scoring offense and their ability to shut down opposing offenses. Their perfect district record is a testament to their dominance, as they have yet to lose a game in the 2024 season.

Scoring Averages

• Ropes:
  • Q1: 13.9
  • Q2: 11.1
  • Q3: 4.9
  • Q4: 7.3
  • Final: 40.6

Ropes’ scoring is highest in the first quarter, followed by a slight dip in the second and third quarters. Their ability to finish games strong has been key to their success, even though their offense slows down later in the game.

• Gruver:
  • Q1: 9.6
  • Q2: 16.8
  • Q3: 14.2
  • Q4: 5.6
  • Final: 50.3

Gruver, on the other hand, excels in the second and third quarters, with their offense scoring consistently throughout the middle of the game. The high point in the second quarter and the steady third-quarter production is key to their ability to build large leads.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Ropes: 295.1
  • Gruver: –
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Ropes: 197.9
  • Gruver: –
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Ropes: 203.9
  • Gruver: –
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Ropes: 493.0
  • Gruver: –
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Ropes: 67.6
  • Gruver: –
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Ropes: 2.2
  • Gruver: –
• Points Per Game:
  • Ropes: 50.3
  • Gruver: –
• Pancake Blocks:
  • Ropes: 231
  • Gruver: –

Individual Leaders

• Ropes:
  • Rushing Yards: Walker Maupin, 151.2 yards per game
  • Passing Yards: Briggs Satterfield, 197.9 yards per game
  • Receiving Yards: Nick Shepard, 56.5 yards per game
  • Total Yards: Briggs Satterfield, 257.0 yards per game
  • Tackles: Stephen Cowan, 9.2 tackles per game
  • Sacks: Manny Valverde, 0.5 sacks per game
  • Points Per Game: Walker Maupin, 13.4 points per game
  • Pancake Blocks: Wesley Maupin, 37
• Gruver:
  • Rushing Yards: 20.0 yards per game
  • Passing Yards: 50.5 yards per game
  • Receiving Yards: 17.1 yards per game
  • Total Yards: 36.3 yards per game
  • Tackles: 2.7 tackles per game
  • Sacks: 0.2 sacks per game
  • Points Per Game: 2.5 points per game
  • Pancake Blocks: 6

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents in the season, showcasing their consistent performances:

• Ropes vs. Tahoka (10/11/24): Ropes won 35-34 (away)
• Gruver vs. Tahoka (11/29/24): Gruver won 49-7 (home)
• Ropes vs. Farwell (11/22/24): Ropes won 28-0 (away)
• Gruver vs. Farwell (11/1/24): Gruver won 49-12 (home)

Both teams emerged victorious in these matchups, though Gruver displayed a stronger margin of victory in both games.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Ropes and Gruver have proven themselves to be elite teams in Texas high school football. Ropes has been a powerful force with a high-scoring offense and strong defensive numbers, while Gruver’s undefeated record, along with their consistent high-scoring output, makes them a team to be reckoned with. Whether it’s Ropes’ balanced attack or Gruver’s ability to dominate throughout the game, both teams will likely continue to perform at a high level as they move through the playoffs. With strong individual performances and consistent results, both teams are shaping up for a potential deep run in the postseason.