The Monahans (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Graham (TX) on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM at Sweetwater High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships for the 4A Division 2 tournament.

Monahans vs Graham Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Monahans vs Graham
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 4A D2
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Game preview: Monahans vs Graham

As the high school football season heats up, a key matchup between Graham and Monahans promises to deliver exciting action. Both teams have put up strong performances, but their paths to success have varied, with Graham dominating the district and Monahans showing resilience despite a mixed record. Here’s a breakdown of how these two teams compare ahead of their upcoming showdown.

Graham’s Dominance

With an impressive 10-1 overall record, Graham has been a powerhouse in their district. Their undefeated 5-0 district record highlights their strength on both sides of the ball. Their .909 win percentage overall and 1.000 district percentage are testament to their dominance. In terms of offensive production, they’ve been explosive, averaging 44.1 points per game, with a particularly strong showing in the second half, scoring 15.0 points in the fourth quarter alone.

Key Players for Graham

• Rylan Monsey has been a standout performer, leading the team with 88.3 rushing yards per game.
• Ty Thompson has been dynamic, averaging 187.2 passing yards per game and 260.8 total yards per game.
• On defense, Bruin Wright leads the team with 7.7 tackles per game, while Brycen Rogers has contributed 0.8 sacks per game.

Graham’s ability to outscore opponents and control the game has been critical to their success, but they’ll need to maintain their aggressive play on both sides of the ball to ensure another victory.

Monahans: Resilience and Potential

Monahans enters this game with a 6-5 overall record, including a 2-2 district record. While they’ve faced some challenges, they’ve shown they can compete with strong teams. Their offense has been steady, averaging 27.7 points per game, but they’ll need to improve their consistency throughout the game. The team has struggled in the second half, only averaging 7.6 points in both the third and fourth quarters.

Key Players for Monahans

While Monahans doesn’t have a player with standout numbers like Graham, they have been able to spread the ball across multiple players:

• Rushing and Passing Yardage: Monahans’ offensive stats are not as potent as Graham’s, but they have shown flashes of explosiveness. They will rely on steady improvement from their offense to compete against Graham’s dynamic squad.
• Defensively, Monahans will need to up their game in tackling and pass-rushing to slow down the high-powered Graham offense.

Team Stat Comparison

Record Breakdown

Looking at the performance of both teams across various scenarios:

• Graham excels at home with a 5-0 record, while Monahans has a strong 4-1 away record. However, Monahans struggled in neutral and away games with a 1-4 record.
• Both teams have a similar playoff record, each going 1-0 in their playoff matchups so far.

Prediction

Graham comes into this game as the clear favorite with their powerful offense, especially with Rylan Monsey and Ty Thompson leading the way. While Monahans has shown they can compete, their inconsistency in key areas—especially in scoring and defense—will likely make it a tough battle against a team like Graham. Unless Monahans can find a way to slow down the high-scoring Graham offense and maintain their own offensive efficiency, this matchup may favor Graham significantly.

It’s sure to be an exciting contest, with Graham looking to extend their dominant run and Monahans aiming to play spoiler and build momentum for the remainder of their season.