The Lexington (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against George West (TX) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 2024 Football Conference 3A Division 2 tournament.
Lexington vs George West Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Lexington vs George West
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 3A D2
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Game preview: Lexington vs George West
As the high school football season reaches its climax, the clash between two Texas powerhouses, George West and Lexington, promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been dominant this season, with impressive records and outstanding individual performances. Let’s take a closer look at how the two teams stack up against each other across various metrics.
Team Records and Performance Overview
George West (24-25)
- Overall Record: 9-2
- District Record: 6-0
- Home Record: 4-1
- Away Record: 5-1
- Win %: .818
- District %: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 423
- Points Against (PA): 149
Lexington (24-25)
- Overall Record: 10-1
- District Record: 3-1
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 5-0
- Win %: .909
- District %: .750
- Points For (PF): 525
- Points Against (PA): 139
Lexington leads with a slightly better overall record at 10-1, compared to George West’s 9-2. Both teams have been virtually unstoppable in district play, with George West securing a perfect 6-0 record, while Lexington holds a solid 3-1 district performance.
Offensive and Defensive Comparisons
Both teams have potent offenses, but Lexington has the edge in scoring and total yardage.
- Points Per Game:
- George West: 38.5
- Lexington: 47.7
Lexington’s offensive firepower is evident, averaging nearly 10 more points per game than George West.
- Total Yards Per Game:
- George West: 378.5
- Lexington: 428.7
Lexington also outpaces George West in terms of total yardage, with a 50-yard difference per game.
When it comes to rushing, George West has a slight advantage, averaging 220.8 yards per game compared to Lexington’s 200.5. However, Lexington makes up for it in passing, where they average 228.3 yards per game, over 70 more than George West’s 157.6.
Team Leaders
- Rushing Yards Per Game:
- George West: #11 Johnalbert Cisneros (126.1)
- Lexington: #6 Noah Wright-Harris (105.5)
George West’s Cisneros is a dominant force on the ground, leading his team with an impressive average of 126.1 yards per game.
- Passing Yards Per Game:
- George West: #1 Teagan Collins (157.3)
- Lexington: #1 Kase Evans (225.8)
While both teams feature talented quarterbacks, Lexington’s Kase Evans takes the lead in passing, averaging 225.8 yards per game, significantly outpacing George West’s Collins at 157.3.
- Receiving Yards Per Game:
- George West: #5 Davian Zuniga (69.4)
- Lexington: #13 Weston Bayer (67.2)
Both teams feature solid receivers, with George West’s Zuniga slightly edging out Lexington’s Bayer in terms of yardage.
- Tackles Per Game:
- George West: #9 Cason Campos (12.3)
- Lexington: #15 Zack Carter (9.6)
George West’s Campos stands out as a defensive leader, posting a solid 12.3 tackles per game.
- Sacks Per Game:
- George West: #21 William Balew (0.4)
- Lexington: #8 Lincoln Bryan (0.5)
The defensive lines of both teams are similar in their ability to get to the quarterback, with Lexington’s Bryan slightly ahead in sacks.
Scoring Breakdown
The first-quarter scoring average for both teams is similar, with Lexington starting strong at 11.0 points, while George West puts up 5.2 points. However, the second and third quarters show a shift. George West explodes with 11.8 points in the second quarter, closing the gap, while Lexington maintains a steady 14.6 points in the second and 12.7 in the third. In the fourth quarter, George West outpaces Lexington with 9.1 points compared to 6.1 for Lexington.
Conclusion
With high-scoring offenses, strong individual performances, and impressive records, this matchup between George West and Lexington will undoubtedly be one to watch. Lexington’s offensive superiority, particularly through the air, gives them a slight edge overall. However, George West’s balance, especially in rushing and defense, could provide a strong counterattack. Whichever team can control the game tempo and execute their strengths will likely come out on top in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
