The Guyer High School varsity football team (Denton, TX) will play a neutral-site playoff game against Crowley High School (TX) on Saturday, November 30, at 2:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 6A Division 2 tournament.

Guyer vs Crowley Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Guyer vs Crowley
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D2
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Guyer vs Crowley

The high school football season for 2024-2025 has seen some thrilling matchups, with Crowley and Guyer both showcasing impressive performances in their respective districts. These two teams, based in Texas, have had contrasting journeys, but their paths have intertwined in some key areas. Let’s take a closer look at their season records, team stats, and head-to-head comparison as they both continue to pursue their goals.

Overall Season Performance

Crowley: With an 8-4 overall record, Crowley has been a strong contender in the 2024-2025 season. They have posted a 5-1 record in district play, showing their dominance at home with a perfect 4-0 away performance. The Crowley team’s offensive attack has been solid, putting up an average of 33.5 points per game.

Guyer: With a slightly better 9-3 overall record, Guyer has been one of the top teams in their division. Their district record stands at 5-2, and while their away performance (4-1) has been strong, they’ve been exceptional in neutral games, maintaining an undefeated 2-0 record in these matchups. Guyer has averaged 37.5 points per game, showing a high-scoring offense.

Scoring Breakdown

The offensive firepower of both teams is evident in their scoring averages:

• Crowley: Their points per game are spread across the four quarters, with the highest output in the first half (Q1: 10.0, Q2: 9.9), but a noticeable dip in the fourth quarter with just 5.0 points. This suggests that while Crowley starts strong, they might struggle to close out games.
• Guyer: Their scoring is more consistent across quarters, with 6.4 points in the first, 11.9 in the second, and 10.9 in the third. Like Crowley, their fourth-quarter scoring also drops to 5.9 points, but their overall performance remains solid.

Team Stat Comparison

In terms of total yardage, Crowley averages 456.0 yards per game, which surpasses Guyer’s 404.8 yards. The two teams show a notable difference in rushing yards, where Crowley leads with 299.3 yards per game compared to Guyer’s 222.6 yards. In the passing game, Guyer slightly outperforms Crowley with 182.3 passing yards per game compared to Crowley’s 156.7 yards.

Defensively, Guyer has the edge in tackles per game, averaging 80.0, while Crowley sits at 76.7. Guyer also has more sacks per game, averaging 3.0, compared to Crowley’s 1.8. Both teams, however, demonstrate strong defensive play, with each allowing around 300-320 yards per game to opponents.

Team Leaders

• Crowley: Caleb Williams leads the charge for Crowley, with impressive numbers across multiple categories. He averages 128.7 rushing yards per game, 152.3 passing yards, and 281.5 total yards per game. Williams is also Crowley’s key point scorer, averaging 6.0 points per game.
• Guyer: Guyer’s offense revolves around quarterback Kevin Sperry, who leads the team with 177.4 passing yards per game and 243.0 total yards per game. Additionally, running back Sterling Schneider contributes with 82.4 rushing yards per game, and receiver Erick Reese adds 61.3 receiving yards per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced North Crowley in the season and unfortunately came up short in these matchups. Crowley lost 65-21, while Guyer lost 49-28. This common opponent record indicates that, at least in this instance, North Crowley proved to be a tough adversary for both teams.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The all-time head-to-head record between Crowley and Guyer stands at 0-0, as they have yet to face off against each other in the 2024-2025 season. The teams are scheduled to meet in future matchups, which will provide fans with an exciting contest to determine the superior team.

Conclusion

Both Crowley and Guyer have had successful seasons, each with their strengths and weaknesses. Crowley’s superior rushing game and offensive yardage make them a formidable opponent, while Guyer’s balanced attack and defensive play position them as one of the top teams in the state. As the season continues, it will be fascinating to see how these teams perform in their respective districts and potentially face off in future rounds of the playoffs.

Fans can look forward to thrilling football as these teams push for state championship glory.