The Perryton (TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Monahans (TX) today at 7 p.m. at Lubbock Cooper High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 4A Division 2 tournament.

Perryton vs Monahans Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Perryton vs Monahans
When: Friday, November 15, 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: Perryton vs Monahans

As the 2024-2025 high school football season continues to unfold, Monahans and Perryton, two teams from Texas, are putting up solid performances, with some notable stats and a shared history of facing common opponents. Let’s dive into their rankings, records, and key comparisons.

Team Overview

Monahans (24-25)

• Record: 5-5 overall, 2-2 in District
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 1-4
• Points For (PF): 277
• Points Against (PA): 206
• Win %: .500
• District %: .500

Monahans has shown a balanced performance, with a solid home record (4-1) and a more challenging away record (1-4). Their offensive output stands at 277 points, averaging 27.7 per game across four quarters, while they’ve allowed 206 points.

Perryton (24-25)

• Record: 4-6 overall, 2-2 in District
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 1-4
• Points For (PF): 297
• Points Against (PA): 379
• Win %: .400
• District %: .500

Perryton has faced some struggles in the win column with a 4-6 record, but their offense has been productive, putting up 297 points, averaging 29.7 per game. Defensively, they’ve allowed more than they’ve scored, with 379 points allowed across their 10 games.

Scoring Averages

Both teams have shown differing strengths when it comes to scoring by quarter:

• Monahans Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 4.6
  • Q2: 9.3
  • Q3: 6.9
  • Q4: 8.4
  • Final: 27.7 points per game

Monahans shows consistent scoring, especially in the second half, with their highest output in the 4th quarter (8.4 points).

• Perryton Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 2.0
  • Q2: 2.3
  • Q3: 4.3
  • Q4: 9.0
  • Final: 29.7 points per game

Perryton’s strength appears to be in the 4th quarter, where they significantly ramp up their offense, scoring 9 points per game in the final frame.

Common Opponents

Both Monahans and Perryton have faced several common opponents this season, which provides an interesting comparison of how they performed against similar teams.

• Monahans vs. Randall:
  • Monahans: Lost 43-14 (9/6/24)
  • Perryton vs. Randall: Lost 49-19 (9/13/24)
• Monahans vs. Liberty:
  • Monahans: Won 28-12 (9/13/24)
  • Perryton vs. Liberty: Lost 43-40 (10/11/24)

From these games, it’s clear that Monahans was able to secure a victory over Liberty, while Perryton came close, losing by just 3 points. However, both teams faced significant challenges against Randall.

Record Breakdown

When it comes to the overall season performance:

• Monahans:
  • Stronger at home with a 4-1 record, while struggling on the road (1-4).
  • Their non-district games were balanced, with a 2-4 record.
  • No neutral-site or playoff games as of yet.
• Perryton:
  • Like Monahans, Perryton also has a 1-4 away record.
  • Their district performance is consistent, sitting at 2-2, just like Monahans.
  • Perryton’s struggles come from their non-district games (2-4), where they faced tough opponents.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Monahans and Perryton will be looking to refine their strategies. Monahans boasts a better overall record and has shown the ability to close games strong, especially at home. Perryton, while struggling in some areas, has managed to stay competitive, particularly with an explosive 4th quarter performance.

Both teams will look to improve their playoff hopes, with Monahans perhaps having the slight edge due to their balanced record and strong home form. However, Perryton’s high-scoring offense means they are always a dangerous opponent, especially in the later stages of the game. The teams’ upcoming matchups and final performances will likely determine their chances for postseason play.