The Heights High School varsity football team (Houston, TX) will host Strake Jesuit (Houston, TX) in a home playoff game on Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 PM. The matchup will take place at Delmar Stadium and is part of the “2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – Conference 6A Division 2” tournament.
Heights vs Strake Jesuit Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Heights vs Strake Jesuit
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D2
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Game preview: Heights vs Strake Jesuit
As the Texas high school football season intensifies, two formidable teams, Strake Jesuit and Heights, prepare for a potential collision course in the playoffs. With matching 8-3 overall records and 5-1 district performances, these teams bring distinct strengths and styles to the field. Let’s break down the data to see how these squads measure up against each other.
Season Overview
Both Strake Jesuit and Heights boast identical win-loss records, emphasizing their consistency. Each team has a .727 overall win percentage and an even more impressive .833 in district play. Despite these similarities, the teams achieve their success in different ways.
| Metric | Strake Jesuit | Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 8-3 | 8-3 |
| District Record | 5-1 | 5-1 |
| Points Scored (PF) | 397 | 404 |
| Points Allowed (PA) | 305 | 138 |
While Strake Jesuit’s offense is prolific, their defense has allowed more than twice as many points as Heights’. Heights’ defensive dominance may be a key factor should these teams meet.
Scoring Patterns
When it comes to scoring averages, Heights has a slight edge, scoring 36.7 points per game compared to Strake Jesuit’s 36.1. Notably, Heights is especially dominant in the fourth quarter, averaging 15.2 points, nearly double Strake Jesuit’s 7.6. This indicates a strong finishing ability that could prove decisive in close contests.
| Quarter | Strake Jesuit | Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Q2 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Q3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Q4 | 7.6 | 15.2 |
| Final | 36.1 | 36.7 |
Offensive Strengths
The offensive strategies of these teams reveal sharp contrasts. Strake Jesuit leans heavily on their rushing game, with a staggering 341.5 rushing yards per game, largely powered by standout running back John Hebert. Heights, on the other hand, employs a more balanced attack, led by quarterback Kobe Miles, who averages 135 passing yards per game.
| Stat | Strake Jesuit | Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | 341.5 | 105.0 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 88.3 | 179.4 |
| Total Yards/Game | 429.7 | 284.4 |
Heights’ versatile passing game, highlighted by receiver Zaylen Cormier’s 79 receiving yards per game, may present challenges for Strake Jesuit’s secondary.
Key Players
For Strake Jesuit, John Hebert is the centerpiece, averaging an astounding 293.8 total yards and 20 points per game. Heights relies on the dynamic duo of Kobe Miles and Zaylen Cormier, who bring explosive plays through the air.
| Player | Stat | Strake Jesuit | Heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hebert (#22) | Rushing Yards/Game | 283.1 | N/A |
| Kobe Miles (#17) | Passing Yards/Game | N/A | 135.0 |
| Zaylen Cormier (#5) | Receiving Yards/Game | N/A | 79.0 |
Common Opponents
Both teams share dominant victories over Wisdom and Alief Taylor, showcasing their ability to capitalize against mutual foes.
| Opponent | Strake Jesuit Result | Heights Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wisdom | W, 45-0 | W, 47-0 |
| Alief Taylor | W, 54-29 | W, 29-22 |
Strake Jesuit displayed more offensive firepower in these matchups, while Heights leaned on their stout defense to secure victories.
The Bottom Line
Strake Jesuit and Heights bring contrasting styles and star players to the gridiron, making a potential matchup highly anticipated. Strake Jesuit’s ground game and explosive offense will clash against Heights’ disciplined defense and fourth-quarter heroics. If these two meet, expect a thrilling battle of tactics, endurance, and execution.
