The West Texas Tornadoes (Slaton, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Panhandle Christian Home Educators (Amarillo, TX) on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “TAIAO 2024 Football Championships – Division III” tournament.
Panhandle Christian Home Educators vs West Texas Tornadoes Football Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Panhandle Christian Home Educators vs West Texas Tornadoes
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Panhandle Christian Home Educators vs West Texas Tornadoes
The Panhandle Christian Home Educators (PCHE) and West Texas Tornadoes are set to clash in a highly anticipated neutral playoff game this Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. This matchup follows their previous meeting on October 11, where the Tornadoes dominated with a 58-19 victory over PCHE.
Team Overview
PCHE (Panhandle Christian Home Educators)
- Overall Record: 3-6
- District Record: 0-1
- Home Record: 1-2
- Away Record: 0-4
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Points Scored per Game: 25.7
- Points Allowed per Game: 35.4
The PCHE team has faced some challenges this season, with their most significant struggles occurring away from home, where they are winless. However, they remain resilient, especially on neutral grounds, with an undefeated 2-0 record. Their offense is led by #21 Landry Johnson, who averages 71 rushing yards per game and 94.8 passing yards per game, contributing significantly to their 186.1 total yards per game. On defense, #1 Carson May has been a standout with 5.9 tackles per game and 0.4 sacks per game.
West Texas Tornadoes (Slaton, TX)
- Overall Record: 4-4
- District Record: 1-0
- Home Record: 0-0
- Away Record: 4-4
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Points Scored per Game: 44.3
- Points Allowed per Game: 33.4
The Tornadoes have had a solid season, especially in district play, where they remain undefeated. Their offensive power is led by Hunter Strickland, who averages 80.4 passing yards per game, and Isaac Kelly, who has contributed with 65 rushing yards per game. On average, the Tornadoes rack up 300.3 total yards per game, with a particularly strong fourth-quarter performance where they score 11 points on average. Defensively, Warren Strickland leads with 6.5 tackles per game, and Landon Hougland has been impressive with 0.7 sacks per game.
Key Matchup: Offense vs. Defense
One of the key storylines in this game will be how PCHE’s offense, which averages 186.1 total yards per game, will fare against the West Texas Tornadoes’ much more potent defense, which averages 32.4 tackles and 0.9 sacks per game. PCHE’s best chance of success lies in Landry Johnson’s ability to lead the offense both in the air and on the ground, as they face a Tornadoes defense that has been particularly tough against the run.
In contrast, West Texas’s explosive offense, averaging 300.3 yards per game, will look to overwhelm PCHE’s defense. With an impressive rushing attack led by Isaac Kelly and an efficient passing game, the Tornadoes could capitalize on any weaknesses in PCHE’s defense to keep the pressure high throughout the game.
Previous Meeting Recap
The first meeting between these two teams on October 11 ended with a commanding 58-19 win for the West Texas Tornadoes. Despite the defeat, PCHE showed resilience but struggled to keep up with the high-powered Tornado offense. This time around, the game will take place in a neutral setting, which could provide PCHE with a slight advantage.
What to Expect
The Panhandle Christian Home Educators will need to make major adjustments to their strategy if they hope to take down the West Texas Tornadoes. A more balanced attack, with better protection for Landry Johnson and a defense that can contain the Tornadoes’ offensive stars, will be crucial for a successful playoff run.
Meanwhile, the West Texas Tornadoes will be looking to continue their dominant run through the playoffs and use their high-scoring offense to overpower PCHE. With an undefeated district record and a solid playoff performance thus far, the Tornadoes will likely come into the game with plenty of confidence.
Conclusion
As both teams prepare for their neutral playoff game this Friday, it’s clear that West Texas has the edge in terms of offensive firepower. However, PCHE’s ability to perform well on neutral ground and their potential for explosive plays could make this an exciting and closely contested match. Football fans in Amarillo and Slaton won’t want to miss what promises to be a thrilling showdown under the Friday night lights!
