The La Porte (TX) varsity football team will face Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, TX) in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM at Galena Park ISD Stadium. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 5A Division 1 tournament.

La Porte vs Barbers Hill Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: La Porte vs Barbers Hill
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A D1
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Game preview: La Porte vs Barbers Hill

As the 2024 football season progresses, the showdown between Barbers Hill and La Porte stands out in terms of team performance and rankings. Both teams have identical overall records, boasting 8-3 seasons, but their paths to this point have shown some fascinating contrasts. Let’s dive into their rankings, performance metrics, and how they stack up against each other.

Team Records and Rankings

Barbers Hill (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-3
• District Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 1-3
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points For (PF): 514
• Points Against (PA): 251
• Win Percentage: .727
• District Win Percentage: .667

Barbers Hill has been impressive at home with a perfect 6-0 record, although their away games have been less favorable with a 1-3 record. Still, their strong offensive performance has seen them score a total of 514 points, leading to an overall solid record.

La Porte (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-3
• District Record: 7-0
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 4-3
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points For (PF): 426
• Points Against (PA): 214
• Win Percentage: .727
• District Win Percentage: 1.000

La Porte, on the other hand, has dominated its district with a perfect 7-0 record. Their overall record mirrors Barbers Hill’s, but their scoring is slightly lower with 426 points scored over the season. La Porte’s defense has been much stronger, conceding only 214 points compared to Barbers Hill’s 251.

Team Scoring Averages

In terms of scoring, both teams put up impressive numbers, but Barbers Hill tends to score more consistently across all four quarters. Here’s a breakdown of their scoring averages:

• Barbers Hill
  • Q1: 11.1
  • Q2: 14.6
  • Q3: 6.9
  • Q4: 8.0
  • Total: 46.7
• La Porte
  • Q1: 7.8
  • Q2: 12.3
  • Q3: 7.8
  • Q4: 10.8
  • Total: 38.7

Barbers Hill’s strong offensive first half gives them a solid advantage, averaging almost 26 points through the first two quarters. La Porte, although a bit more balanced, tends to finish stronger in the final two quarters of the game.

Key Player Contributions

Barbers Hill

• Gabriel Howard: 67.9 rushing yards per game
• Zeke Cantu: 147.0 passing yards per game
• Kaegan Morton: 73.5 receiving yards per game
• Zeke Cantu: 169.3 total yards per game
• Carson Hahn: 12.9 tackles per game
• Trae Clark: 0.6 sacks per game
• Randy Lovell: 12.0 points per game

La Porte

• Sean Simon: 148.3 rushing yards per game
• Aiden Saenz: 76.0 passing yards per game
• Peyton Smith: 52.3 receiving yards per game
• Sean Simon: 149.8 total yards per game
• No individual tackle or sack data available
• Sean Simon: 12.8 points per game

The star players for both teams are clear. Barbers Hill leans on Zeke Cantu and Gabriel Howard for their passing and rushing game, while La Porte’s Sean Simon is the standout player, dominating the rushing game and contributing significantly to total yardage and scoring.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Deer Park, but the results were strikingly similar:

• Barbers Hill vs. Deer Park: Lost 50-48
• La Porte vs. Deer Park: Lost 25-22

These close losses to Deer Park underscore the strength of their respective schedules, and it’s clear that both teams faced tough competition. However, both are well-positioned to perform well in the playoffs.

Conclusion

With identical overall records and playoff aspirations, Barbers Hill and La Porte are two teams with balanced offenses and notable players. Barbers Hill boasts a more versatile offensive attack, while La Porte stands out for its defense and district dominance. As both teams head toward the postseason, it will be interesting to see how these two squads stack up when they meet on the field. The winner of this potential matchup could make a deep run in the playoffs, as both teams have the talent to make waves.