As the 2024-2025 football season continues to unfold, two Texas teams—Kerens and Hamilton—have made their marks with impressive records and high-scoring performances. Here’s a breakdown of their current standings, strengths, and head-to-head matchup.

Kerens (7-5 Overall, 3-2 District)

Kerens has had a solid season with an overall record of 7-5, achieving a win percentage of .583. The team has shown resilience with a strong home record of 5-1 but struggled on the road, with only 1 win in 4 attempts. Despite the challenges away from home, Kerens remains competitive with a district win percentage of .600.

In terms of scoring, Kerens averages 30.9 points per game, with a solid distribution across the four quarters:

• Q1: 5.5 points
• Q2: 10.3 points
• Q3: 11.0 points
• Q4: 7.7 points

The team’s offensive consistency, especially in the second and third quarters, has been a key to their success this season. Their defense has allowed 244 points, averaging 20.3 per game.

Common Opponent: Kerens faced Frankston on October 18, 2024, but suffered a close 42-39 loss.

Hamilton (12-0 Overall, 5-0 District)

On the other side, Hamilton has been a powerhouse this season with a flawless record of 12-0. With a perfect 1.000 win percentage both overall and in district play, Hamilton is a dominant force in Texas high school football. Their performance is highlighted by a perfect home, away, and neutral record, underscoring their ability to succeed in all settings.

Hamilton’s offense is one of the most potent in the region, averaging 35.7 points per game:

• Q1: 9.8 points
• Q2: 14.7 points
• Q3: 8.8 points
• Q4: 4.7 points

Their explosive first half, particularly in the second quarter, has often set the tone for victories, while their defense has allowed only 179 points, averaging just 14.9 points per game.

Common Opponent: Hamilton faced Frankston on November 22, 2024, and came out on top with a 27-14 win.

Head-to-Head:

The two teams have not faced each other this season, but a comparison of their records and scoring averages offers some insight into what a potential matchup might look like.

• Kerens: 7-5 overall, 371 points for (PF), 244 points against (PA)
• Hamilton: 12-0 overall, 428 points for (PF), 179 points against (PA)

Despite Kerens’ strong offensive showings, Hamilton’s defense has been far stingier, allowing nearly half the points Kerens has conceded. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s offense has been able to outpace its opponents consistently, reflected in their perfect record.

Record Breakdown:

• Kerens:
  • Overall: 7-5
  • District: 3-2
  • Home: 5-1
  • Away: 1-4
  • Non-League: 2-3
  • Playoff: 2-0
• Hamilton:
  • Overall: 12-0
  • District: 5-0
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 5-0
  • Non-League: 5-0
  • Playoff: 2-0

As the season progresses, Hamilton’s perfect record continues to shine, while Kerens will look to build on their strong home performances and overcome their struggles on the road.

Conclusion:

While Kerens has had a solid season and is a contender in their district, Hamilton stands out as a formidable opponent with a perfect season and an impressive all-around performance. If these teams were to meet in the playoffs, it would be a thrilling contest between Kerens’ resilience and Hamilton’s dominant play. Regardless of their future matchup, both teams have proven themselves to be worthy contenders in Texas high school football this season.