The Harvest Christian Academy (Bartonville, TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against King’s Academy (Tyler, TX) today at 1:00 PM. The game will be held at Ft. Worth Christian School, located at 6200 Holiday Lane No. This matchup is part of the “TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division II” tournament.

Harvest Christian Academy vs ing’s Academy Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Harvest Christian Academy vs ing’s Academy
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D1
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Game preview: Harvest Christian Academy vs ing’s Academy

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, two Texas teams, King’s Academy and Harvest Christian Academy, are making their mark with impressive records and remarkable team stats. This article explores the standings, performance, and comparison between these two teams as they continue their respective campaigns.

Team Records and Standings

King’s Academy has proven to be a dominant force in the state this season. With a solid 9-1 overall record, they have been nearly perfect in district play, finishing with a 2-0 record. Their strong performance at home (4-0) and away (4-1) shows their versatility and ability to win in different environments. Their high-powered offense has helped them score a total of 549 points, averaging 56.1 points per game, while their defense has allowed 261 points.

Harvest Christian Academy, on the other hand, is enjoying a strong season with a 6-4 overall record. Their district performance has been impressive, with a 3-1 record. However, they’ve faced more challenges on the road, posting a 2-4 away record. Despite these hurdles, their offense has produced 424 points, averaging 42.4 points per game, while their defense has given up 298 points.

Scoring Breakdown

Looking at the scoring averages, King’s Academy shows a high-scoring, explosive offense. Their average points per game of 56.1 is significantly higher than Harvest Christian Academy’s 42.4. King’s Academy excels particularly in the second quarter, scoring an average of 30 points. Harvest Christian, while competitive, has a more balanced scoring distribution, averaging around 16.7 points in the first quarter, but tapering off in the third quarter with only 2.7 points on average.

Team Stat Comparison

A comparison of key team statistics reveals the areas in which each team excels:

• King’s Academy outpaces Harvest Christian Academy in rushing yards (174.7 vs. 135.0), but Harvest Christian has a slight edge in passing yards (186.9 vs. 168.8). This highlights the more balanced offensive attack for Harvest Christian, relying on a strong passing game.
• Total yards per game is another area where King’s Academy shines, averaging 343.4 yards compared to Harvest Christian’s 321.9 yards. This gap is largely driven by the rushing attack of King’s Academy, which has been more effective this season.
• Defensively, Harvest Christian Academy leads with 45.3 tackles per game, compared to King’s Academy’s 33.7. However, both teams are evenly matched in sacks per game, with each averaging around 0.9 sacks.
• In terms of pancake blocks, Harvest Christian Academy leads 20 to 6, which suggests a strong performance from their offensive line in creating running lanes and protecting their quarterback.

Key Players to Watch

For King’s Academy, the standout performer is Sam Tarrant, who leads the team in multiple categories, including rushing yards (111.1 per game), passing yards (103.3 per game), and total yards (227.0 per game). His all-around performance is crucial to the team’s success. Caiden Stafford, who averages 16.3 points per game, also plays a pivotal role in their offense.

At Harvest Christian Academy, Landon Reeves has been a key contributor, leading the team with 60.3 rushing yards per game, while Brody Ticknor is the team’s main quarterback, averaging 186.1 passing yards per game. Landon Reeves is also notable for his receiving game, with 75.2 receiving yards per game.

Head-to-Head: Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against some of the same opponents, and their records against these common teams show different levels of performance.

• King’s Academy has defeated CHANT HomeSchool with a dominant 49-0 score, and Johnson County Sports Association in a close 40-28 win.
• Harvest Christian Academy has also posted wins against CHANT HomeSchool (52-6) and Johnson County Sports Association (52-34), showcasing their own competitive edge.

While both teams have shown strength against common opponents, King’s Academy has been slightly more dominant in their victories, including a commanding performance in their 49-0 win over CHANT HomeSchool.

Conclusion

Both King’s Academy and Harvest Christian Academy have had successful seasons, but their approaches to the game differ. King’s Academy relies on a powerful rushing attack and an explosive offense, while Harvest Christian excels in a balanced offensive approach, with a potent passing game leading the charge. As the season progresses, these two teams will likely continue to make waves in their respective districts, with each team having their eyes set on advancing in the playoffs.

The upcoming matchups between these teams and their continued dominance in district play will be crucial to securing their spots in the postseason. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as these two teams build their legacy in the 2024-2025 football season.