The Midland Legacy (Midland, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Trinity (Euless, TX) on Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 6A Division 1 tournament.

Midland Legacy vs Trinity Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Midland Legacy vs Trinity
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D1
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Game preview: Midland Legacy vs Trinity

As the 2024 high school football season heads into its crucial playoff stages, the Trinity Trojans from Euless, Texas, and the Midland Legacy Rebels are set to face off in a highly anticipated neutral playoff game on Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 p.m. After a thrilling season filled with exciting plays and impressive performances, both teams are eager to prove themselves on the field.

Season Overview: A Tale of Two Teams

Trinity Trojans
With an overall record of 10-1, Trinity has been a dominant force in Texas football this season. The Trojans excel both at home and away, boasting a perfect 5-0 record on the road and a strong 5-1 record at home. Their balanced offensive attack, featuring a potent combination of rushing and passing, has seen them score an average of 47.3 points per game, making them one of the highest-scoring teams in their division. Trinity’s defense is just as formidable, allowing only 285 points throughout the season.

Midland Legacy Rebels
Midland Legacy, on the other hand, enters the game with a 6-5 record. Despite a challenging start to the season, the Rebels have found their rhythm, particularly in district play, where they have a solid 4-1 record. Midland Legacy’s offense has averaged 39.2 points per game, with significant contributions from both their rushing and passing games. However, their defense has struggled at times, allowing 413 points throughout the season.

Head-to-Head: A Statement Win for Trinity

Earlier in the season, Trinity proved their strength with a commanding 63-45 victory over Midland Legacy on September 6, 2024. The game, played at Midland Legacy’s home field, saw the Trojans jump to an early lead with a 21-point first-quarter explosion, and despite a late push from the Rebels, Trinity’s offense was too much to overcome. Trinity’s impressive balance on offense, scoring 63 points, helped them secure the win.

The game had its share of highlights:

• Trinity: Dominated with an exceptional first half (49 points), and maintained control of the game with a strong passing game and multiple key performances, particularly from Aiden Serrano, who continues to shine.
• Midland Legacy: Despite falling short, they had strong individual performances, with quarterback J.P. Reyes leading the offense.

Team Stats Comparison

Heading into the playoff match, here’s a comparison of the two teams’ key stats:

While both teams have similar offensive yardage averages, Trinity has the edge in overall scoring and defensive consistency. The Rebels will need to improve on their defensive play and find a way to limit Trinity’s high-scoring attack.

Key Players to Watch

Trinity:

• Mackenzie Rogers (Rushing) – Averaging 64.9 yards per game, Rogers plays a critical role in both short-yardage situations and maintaining possession.
• J.P. Reyes (Passing) – Leading the team with 196.2 yards per game, Reyes is the heart of Trinity’s air attack.
• Aiden Serrano (Receiving) – With 82.7 yards per game, Serrano’s ability to make big plays downfield is a key factor in Trinity’s success.

Midland Legacy:

• J.P. Reyes (Passing) – Though the Rebels may struggle defensively, Reyes remains a key player with 51.1 yards per game through the air.
• Total Yards Leader: Jaden Rogers (209.7) – A versatile weapon who can impact the game with both his hands and feet.

The Playoff Stakes

This neutral-site playoff game is a crucial moment for both teams. Trinity, the higher-seeded team, is looking to capitalize on their dominant regular season and their previous head-to-head victory to advance further in the playoffs. On the other hand, Midland Legacy is hungry for redemption and aims to prove that their midseason resurgence was no fluke.

As the game kicks off, it’s clear that Trinity enters as the favorite, but Midland Legacy has the potential to spring an upset if they can execute a flawless game plan and capitalize on any mistakes made by the Trojans.

Conclusion

With the playoffs in full swing, Trinity’s high-flying offense and stout defense will face their biggest challenge yet against the Midland Legacy Rebels. It’s a battle of top-tier offenses, and the result could hinge on the team that makes fewer mistakes and controls the tempo of the game. Both teams have plenty to play for, and the November 23rd matchup is sure to be an exciting and action-packed contest.