The Paradise (TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Shallowater (TX) on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM at Abilene Shotwell Stadium. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 3A Division 1 tournament.

Paradise vs Shallowater Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Paradise vs Shallowater
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 3A D1
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Paradise vs Shallowater

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, Shallowater and Paradise stand out as two of the most competitive teams in their respective regions. With impressive overall records and strong performances both in district and non-district games, these teams are making waves in the rankings. Let’s take a closer look at how these two teams stack up against each other in several key categories.

Team Overview and Record Breakdown

Shallowater (24-25)

• Overall Record: 11-2
• District Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 5-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Points For (PF): 484
• Points Against (PA): 201
• Win Percentage: .846
• District Win Percentage: 1.000

Paradise (24-25)

• Overall Record: 10-3
• District Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 5-1
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Points For (PF): 416
• Points Against (PA): 150
• Win Percentage: .769
• District Win Percentage: 1.000

Both teams have had exceptional seasons with Shallowater maintaining a slightly higher win percentage, thanks to their strong overall record of 11-2. Paradise, however, boasts a perfect 6-0 record in district play, showing their dominance in conference matchups.

Scoring Averages

When comparing the teams’ scoring averages, Shallowater tends to put up more points per game, averaging 37.2 points per game compared to Paradise’s 32.0. However, Paradise excels in defense, allowing just 150 points throughout the season, which gives them a strong edge in points allowed.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter

• Shallowater:
  • Q1: 4.8
  • Q2: 11.8
  • Q3: 9.8
  • Q4: 7.0
  • Total: 37.2
• Paradise:
  • Q1: 7.2
  • Q2: 9.7
  • Q3: 8.0
  • Q4: 7.1
  • Total: 32.0

Shallowater is particularly strong in the second quarter, scoring an average of 11.8 points. In comparison, Paradise is more consistent, averaging between 7 and 9 points in each quarter.

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams show a balanced offensive game, but there are notable differences in key statistical categories:

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Shallowater: 170.9
  • Paradise: 225.9
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Shallowater: 141.8
  • Paradise: 155.9
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Shallowater: 143.8
  • Paradise: 151.7
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Shallowater: 312.7
  • Paradise: 381.8
• Points Per Game:
  • Shallowater: 23.1
  • Paradise: 31.0

Paradise has the upper hand in total yardage, with nearly 70 more yards per game than Shallowater. This can be attributed to their exceptional rushing attack, where they average 225.9 rushing yards per game. Shallowater, on the other hand, has a more balanced offensive approach with solid contributions from both the running and passing games.

Key Players

Shallowater

• Rylan Brown (#9): Rushing Yards Per Game – 56.1
• Cooper Martin (#6): Passing Yards Per Game – 135.0
• Brody Rowin (#3): Receiving Yards Per Game – 56.5

Paradise

• Luke Brown (#11): Rushing Yards Per Game – 62.6
• Ayden Olalde (#5): Passing Yards Per Game – 122.0
• Logan Lampley (#13): Receiving Yards Per Game – 45.8

Shallowater’s Rylan Brown leads the team in rushing yards, while Cooper Martin is their top passer. Paradise counters with Luke Brown, who leads their rushing attack, and Ayden Olalde, who provides a strong passing option. Both teams have dynamic offensive weapons that make them difficult to defend against.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents throughout the season, which provides a useful comparison of their performance. Below are the results for each team’s common opponents:

• Clyde:
  • Shallowater: Win (54-21)
  • Paradise: Win (47-0)
• Bushland:
  • Shallowater: Win (21-20)
  • Paradise: Loss (28-10)
• Peaster:
  • Shallowater: Win (41-21)
  • Paradise: Win (35-14)
• Vernon:
  • Shallowater: Win (22-7)
  • Paradise: Win (34-7)

Shallowater holds a perfect 4-0 record against common opponents, while Paradise has a 3-1 record, with their only loss coming to Bushland. This suggests that Shallowater has had a slightly more successful run against mutual opponents, although Paradise’s performances are still strong.

Conclusion

As the 2024-2025 season continues, both Shallowater and Paradise are proving themselves to be formidable contenders in their respective districts. Shallowater’s overall strength, particularly in scoring and defense, makes them a tough opponent, while Paradise’s balanced offense and solid defense give them an edge in overall efficiency. With both teams excelling in different areas, the competition between them is bound to make for an exciting matchup should they face off in the postseason.