The Carrizo Springs (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Navarro (Geronimo, TX) on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Jourdanton High School. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 4A Division 2 tournament.

Navarro vs Carrizo Springs Football Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Navarro vs Carrizo Springs
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Game preview: Navarro vs Carrizo Springs

As the high school football season continues to unfold, the matchup between Navarro and Carrizo Springs offers a compelling look at two teams with differing records and styles of play. With both teams eager to secure a victory, here’s a closer look at the teams’ rankings, records, and key statistics heading into their showdown.

Team Overview

Navarro (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-6
• District Record: 3-3
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 1-4
• Points For (PF): 240
• Points Against (PA): 258
• Win Percentage: .400
• District Win Percentage: .500

Navarro has struggled this season with an overall losing record, but their district performance has been slightly better, with a .500 win rate in district play. At home, they have a solid 3-2 record, though their away games have been challenging. The team’s offense has been relatively productive, averaging 24 points per game.

Carrizo Springs (24-25)

• Overall Record: 5-5
• District Record: 3-1
• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 3-2
• Points For (PF): 276
• Points Against (PA): 173
• Win Percentage: .500
• District Win Percentage: .750

Carrizo Springs, with a balanced 5-5 record overall, has shown significant strength in district play, boasting a .750 win percentage. Their offense has been one of the more potent units in the league, averaging 27.6 points per game. They have been particularly successful on the road, with a 3-2 away record, which could be a factor in their favor heading into this matchup.

Team Scoring Averages

Navarro:

• Q1: 4.0 points
• Q2: 3.8 points
• Q3: 7.0 points
• Q4: 8.8 points
• Final: 24.0 points per game

Navarro’s scoring is consistent throughout the game, with a notable surge in the second half. Their offense tends to pick up the pace in the third and fourth quarters, making them a dangerous team in the latter part of the game.

Carrizo Springs:

• Q1: 5.0 points
• Q2: 4.7 points
• Q3: 4.0 points
• Q4: 4.7 points
• Final: 27.6 points per game

Carrizo Springs, while not as explosive in the second half as Navarro, maintains a steady scoring average throughout the game. They have a slightly higher overall point total, which speaks to their offensive efficiency and ability to sustain drives.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Navarro: 15.3
  • Carrizo Springs: 24.1
  • Advantage: Carrizo Springs, who lead in rushing yards by nearly 9 yards per game.
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Navarro: 6.5
  • Carrizo Springs: 10.7
  • Advantage: Carrizo Springs, with a significantly higher passing yard average.
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Navarro: 21.8
  • Carrizo Springs: 34.8
  • Advantage: Carrizo Springs, with nearly 13 more yards per game.
• Points Per Game:
  • Navarro: 21.8
  • Carrizo Springs: 27.6
  • Advantage: Carrizo Springs, who score 5.8 more points per game.

Key Players to Watch

• Navarro:
  • Kohen Blount: Rushing leader with 62.0 yards per game.
  • Payton Helford: Passing leader with 65.0 yards per game and total yards leader with 72.0 yards per game.
• Carrizo Springs:
  • Jacee Carrizales: Dominates the rushing game with 177.0 yards per game.
  • Diego Lira: Leads in passing with 107.0 yards per game, and helps to balance the offense.

Record Breakdown

• Navarro’s Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 4-6
  • District: 3-3
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 1-4
  • Non-League: 1-3
• Carrizo Springs’ Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 5-5
  • District: 3-1
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 3-2
  • Non-League: 2-4

Both teams have struggled in non-district play, but Carrizo Springs has been more successful in district matchups. Navarro will need to use its home-field advantage to close the gap in their record.

Conclusion

The upcoming game between Navarro and Carrizo Springs will be a battle of contrasting styles. Carrizo Springs boasts a more explosive offense, led by the powerful running game of Jacee Carrizales and a strong passing attack. Navarro, on the other hand, has the ability to surprise with its second-half surge, especially at home. With both teams fighting for a strong finish to their season, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.

Fans can expect a thrilling game with significant implications for both teams as they look to make a final push before the playoffs.