The Midland Christian (Midland, TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Grace Community (Tyler, TX) today at 2:00 PM at Midland Christian School. This matchup is part of the TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff in the TAPPS Division II tournament.

Midland Christian vs Grace Community Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Midland Christian vs Grace Community
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II
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Game preview: Midland Christian vs Grace Community

As the 2024-25 high school football season progresses, both Grace Community and Midland Christian have made impressive marks on the field. Below is a detailed comparison of their performance, team statistics, and key players heading into their upcoming matchups.

Team Records and Performance

• Grace Community: With an overall record of 7-3, Grace Community has established themselves as a formidable team in their league. Their district record stands at 4-2, with a strong 4-1 away performance. They average 25.0 points per game and have managed to outscore their opponents by a slim margin, with 250 total points scored and 219 points allowed.
• Midland Christian: Midland Christian holds a record of 5-5, with a 4-1 district record, showing strong dominance within their district. Their overall win percentage stands at .500, with 270 points scored and 249 points allowed, averaging 26.4 points per game. Their performance on the road has been tougher, with a 2-3 record in away games.

Scoring Averages

• Grace Community:
  • 1st Quarter: 7.6 points
  • 2nd Quarter: 7.4 points
  • 3rd Quarter: 3.6 points
  • 4th Quarter: 6.7 points
  • Total: 25.0 points per game
• Midland Christian:
  • 1st Quarter: 6.0 points
  • 2nd Quarter: 8.0 points
  • 3rd Quarter: 5.0 points
  • 4th Quarter: 5.7 points
  • Total: 27.0 points per game

Midland Christian edges out Grace Community in overall scoring, averaging a higher point total throughout the game. Grace Community, however, tends to perform slightly better in the opening quarters.

Team Stat Comparison

• Grace Community:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 61.8
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 60.5
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 67.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 122.3
• Midland Christian:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 169.7
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 167.5
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 167.7
  • Total Yards Per Game: 337.2

Midland Christian shows significant strength in their total yardage, with nearly three times the total yards per game as Grace Community, largely due to their potent rushing attack and balanced offense.

Key Players and Team Leaders

• Grace Community:
  • McCade Stinson: 61.3 rushing yards per game
  • JT Williams: 186.0 passing yards per game, 210.0 total yards per game
  • Ryder Welch: 61.3 receiving yards per game
• Midland Christian:
  • Case Cole: 92.8 rushing yards per game
  • Avery Morgan: 159.3 passing yards per game, 179.4 total yards per game
  • Brady Young: 12.1 tackles per game, leading the team in defense

Home vs. Away Performance

• Grace Community has been strong at home with a 3-2 record but has proven dominant on the road with a 4-1 record.
• Midland Christian has had a harder time on the road, posting a 2-3 record, while they have been significantly more dominant at home with a 3-2 record.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

Both teams are yet to face each other in this season, so their head-to-head records remain 0-0. They have also not met any common opponents this season.

Playoff Outlook

Both teams have strong playoff potentials in their respective divisions. Grace Community’s better overall and district record gives them a slight edge in post-season possibilities, while Midland Christian will look to capitalize on their balanced offense to make a deep playoff run.

In conclusion, both Grace Community and Midland Christian have shown their strengths in different areas this season. Grace Community has a more modest offensive attack, but they have managed to grind out wins with consistent scoring and strong defense. Meanwhile, Midland Christian has a high-powered offense with balanced rushing and passing games, but they will need to improve their consistency on the road if they hope to make a deep playoff push.

Both teams are set to continue their fight for playoff positioning as the season wraps up, and the matchups ahead will be critical in determining who will come out on top.