As the 2024-2025 Texas high school football season continues, two teams that have showcased impressive performances are Pearce and Guyer. Both teams have had strong showings in their respective districts, with Pearce finishing the regular season at 9-2 overall and Guyer posting an 8-3 record. Let’s dive deeper into their season statistics, team comparisons, and head-to-head results to analyze their paths so far.

Season Records and Rankings

• Pearce (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 9-2
  • District Record: 6-1
  • Points For (PF): 503
  • Points Against (PA): 350
  • Pearce has shown consistency with a strong district record of 6-1. Their overall performance has been solid, with the team excelling both at home and on the road.
• Guyer (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 8-3
  • District Record: 5-2
  • Points For (PF): 405
  • Points Against (PA): 286
  • Guyer’s record is similarly strong, with a slightly lower overall win percentage than Pearce. Their balanced performance across home and away games has been a key factor in their success.

Scoring and Offensive Power

The scoring averages of the two teams illustrate some of the differences in their offensive strategies.

• Pearce averages 45.7 points per game, with a notably high first-quarter output of 12.7 points. Their scoring remains steady throughout the game, with 11.3 points in the third quarter and 8.7 in the fourth.
• Guyer, on the other hand, scores an average of 36.8 points per game, with more balanced contributions across the quarters. Their highest-scoring quarter is the second with 10.8 points, followed by 11.4 in the third quarter.

Statistical Comparison: Strengths and Weaknesses

While both teams have their individual strengths, a direct comparison of key stats shows some differences in their playing styles.

• Rushing Yards: Guyer leads with an impressive 204.2 yards per game compared to Pearce’s 138.0 yards. This suggests that Guyer may rely more heavily on their rushing game to set the tone.
• Passing Yards: Pearce has a slight edge here with 147.9 passing yards per game, while Guyer averages 189.5 passing yards per game. This indicates Guyer’s ability to move the ball through the air may be a critical component of their offense.
• Total Yards: Guyer also leads in total yards with 393.6 compared to Pearce’s 285.9. This statistic further highlights Guyer’s offensive efficiency.

Both teams are strong defensively as well, with Pearce averaging 74.7 tackles per game and Guyer averaging 79.6 tackles per game. While Pearce has a higher average of 3.3 sacks per game, Guyer follows closely with 2.9 sacks per game, showing a comparable level of pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Key Players

Both teams are led by standout players who have been instrumental in their success:

• Pearce:
  • Andrew Casagrande leads with 98.6 rushing yards per game and 17.3 points per game.
  • Presley Harper has been a key contributor in the passing game, averaging 194.8 passing yards per game and 236.8 total yards per game.
  • Jett Hamby stands out in receiving, with an average of 75.3 receiving yards per game.
• Guyer:
  • Sterling Schneider leads the rushing attack with 88.6 yards per game.
  • Kevin Sperry has been exceptional in the air, averaging 184.2 passing yards per game and 242.5 total yards per game.
  • Erick Reese provides a solid receiving option, averaging 63.3 yards per game.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Looking at the teams’ common opponents, the comparison is intriguing:

• Pearce lost to Marcus on 9/13/24, with a score of 31-20.
• Guyer, however, defeated Marcus on 10/18/24, winning 42-13.

This suggests that Guyer might have the edge in terms of handling difficult opponents, as they secured a more decisive victory.

Record Breakdown: A Closer Look

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of their records:

• Pearce:
  • Home Record: 4-0
  • Away Record: 5-2
  • Playoff Record: 1-0
• Guyer:
  • Home Record: 4-1
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Playoff Record: 1-0

Both teams have shown resilience, with Pearce performing slightly better away from home. Guyer, meanwhile, has a near-perfect home record.

Conclusion

Both Pearce and Guyer have proven themselves to be formidable teams in the 2024-25 season. While Pearce boasts a slightly better overall record, Guyer’s offensive power, particularly in rushing and passing, makes them a serious contender. As the teams continue their journeys, they are bound to face tougher competition, but their strong records suggest that both will be major players in the postseason. The head-to-head results and individual player performances will be key in determining which team will come out on top when they meet again.