The Muleshoe Mules (6-4) will host the Canadian Wildcats (7-3) for a playoff game on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at Kimbrough Stadium in Canyon, TX. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 3A Division 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Muleshoe vs Canadian
When: Thursday, November 14, 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: Muleshoe vs Canadian

The matchup between the Canadian and Muleshoe football teams promises to be an exciting one, with both teams having strong performances in their respective districts and overall seasons. Here’s a breakdown of the rankings, records, scoring averages, and key statistics for both teams as they enter their next challenge.

Overall Records & Rankings

• Canadian (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 7-3
  • District Record: 4-0
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 4-2
  • Win Percentage: .700
  • District Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 419
  • Points Against (PA): 273
  • State Ranking: 114
  • National Ranking: 424
• Muleshoe (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 6-4
  • District Record: 2-2
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 3-2
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • District Win Percentage: .500
  • Points For (PF): 432
  • Points Against (PA): 429
  • State Ranking: 176
  • National Ranking: 730

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have demonstrated strong offensive performances, though Canadian has been more consistent in scoring.

• Canadian Scoring by Quarter:
  • Q1: 21.2 points
  • Q2: 10.8 points
  • Q3: 4.2 points
  • Q4: 4.0 points
  • Total: 41.9 points per game
• Muleshoe Scoring by Quarter:
  • Q1: 11.2 points
  • Q2: 13.0 points
  • Q3: 7.0 points
  • Q4: 6.8 points
  • Total: 43.2 points per game

Despite Muleshoe’s higher points per game, Canadian has demonstrated more explosive first-quarter performances.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Canadian: 198.2 yards
  • Muleshoe: 157.4 yards
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Canadian: 234.2 yards
  • Muleshoe: 230.1 yards
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Canadian: 232.9 yards
  • Muleshoe: 221.2 yards
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Canadian: 432.4 yards
  • Muleshoe: 387.5 yards
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Canadian: 119.6 tackles
  • Muleshoe: 65.6 tackles
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Canadian: 4.4 sacks
  • Muleshoe: 0.4 sacks
• Points Per Game:
  • Canadian: 42.0 points
  • Muleshoe: 40.6 points

Key Players to Watch

• Canadian:
  • Slayden Dickinson (Rushing): 127.9 yards per game
  • Clay Kendall (Passing): 180.9 yards per game
  • Julian Dominguez (Receiving): 83.1 yards per game
  • Wyatt Davis (Tackles): 14.1 tackles per game
  • Juju Gonzalez (Sacks): 1.0 sacks per game
  • Slayden Dickinson (Points): 13.1 points per game
• Muleshoe:
  • Josue Sigala (Rushing): 107.2 yards per game
  • Nathan Martens (Passing): 280.6 yards per game
  • Mauricio Herrera (Receiving): 133.9 yards per game
  • Aidan Mendoza (Tackles): 8.3 tackles per game
  • Josiah Mendez (Sacks): 0.2 sacks per game
  • Josue Sigala (Points): 18.0 points per game

Record Breakdown

• Home and Away Records:
  • Canadian boasts a strong home record (3-1) but has a slightly better performance on the road (4-2).
  • Muleshoe has an identical away record of 3-2 but is 3-2 at home as well.
• League and Non-League Performance:
  • Canadian is perfect in league play (4-0), whereas Muleshoe has a more mixed league record of 2-2.
  • In non-league games, Canadian is 3-1, with Muleshoe at 3-3.
• Head-to-Head Record:
  • Canadian holds a 1-0 record over Muleshoe in recent matchups, though both teams have seen their fair share of competitive games against common opponents.

Conclusion

Both teams enter the game with strong offensive units, but Canadian’s better defense and higher win percentage give them a slight edge. However, Muleshoe’s ability to score points consistently makes them a formidable opponent. The battle between these two teams promises to be closely contested, with each side having its key players to watch in crucial areas of the game. Fans of both teams can expect an exciting matchup that could go down to the wire.