The Regents varsity football team (Austin, TX) is facing Southwest Christian School (Fort Worth, TX) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 2 p.m. This matchup is part of the “TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II” tournament.

Regents vs Southwest Christian School Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Regents vs Southwest Christian School
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II
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Game preview: Regents vs Southwest Christian School

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams from Texas are making their mark in the standings: Southwest Christian School and Regents. Each team has faced their unique challenges, but their paths to success have been quite different.

Record Breakdown

Southwest Christian School comes into this season with an overall record of 4-6, including a district record of 2-3. Their performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with a solid 3-2 record in away games but a weaker 1-4 showing at home. The team’s points for (PF) and points against (PA) stand at 188 and 257, respectively, indicating a need for improvement in defense and scoring consistency.

On the other hand, Regents has dominated their season with a 9-1 overall record, remaining undefeated in district play with a perfect 6-0 mark. Their performance on both home and away turf has been stellar, with a 5-0 home record and a 4-1 record on the road. Regents has outscored their opponents by a large margin, tallying 427 points while conceding just 150, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess.

Team Scoring Averages

A key difference between these two teams is their offensive output. Southwest Christian School has struggled to put up consistent numbers, averaging only 18.8 points per game. Their first quarter scoring is especially weak, with just 2.0 points per game, improving as the game progresses but never reaching a high-scoring pace.

In contrast, Regents has been an offensive juggernaut, averaging an impressive 42.7 points per game. They start strong, scoring an average of 11.4 points in the first quarter alone, and maintain their momentum throughout the game. The team’s scoring across all quarters is balanced, with no significant drop-off in the second half.

Team Stat Comparison

When it comes to key team stats, Regents holds the edge in nearly every category. Southwest Christian School averages 171.9 rushing yards per game, compared to Regents’ 145.7. However, Regents far outpaces Southwest Christian in the passing game, averaging 204.5 passing yards per game compared to just 65.0 for Southwest Christian. This difference in passing production is reflected in their total yardage per game, with Regents accumulating 350.2 total yards per game compared to 236.9 for Southwest Christian.

Defensively, both teams show a similar level of tackles per game, with Southwest Christian averaging 61.5 tackles per game and Regents at 66.0. However, Regents has the edge in sacks, averaging 1.7 sacks per game compared to Southwest Christian’s 1.1. The defensive pressure from Regents is likely a key factor in their dominance this season.

Individual Team Leaders

Looking at individual performance, several players have stood out for both teams.

For Southwest Christian School, Robert Jones II is the standout performer, leading the team with 81.6 rushing yards per game and 82.4 total yards per game. He is also the team’s primary scoring threat, averaging 5.4 points per game. Eli Hufstetler has been the top passer, throwing for 65.0 passing yards per game. Defensively, William Taplett leads the team with 8.2 tackles per game, while Logan Thomas has contributed with 1.0 sacks per game.

For Regents, the team’s offensive success is driven by Jack Devine, who has been exceptional, averaging 192.2 passing yards per game and 225.3 total yards per game. He is supported by Kade Millington, who averages 71.5 receiving yards per game. On defense, Logan Kendall leads the team with 12.3 tackles per game, and Graham Reintjes has been a disruptive force with 0.4 sacks per game and a few pancake blocks.

Head-to-Head Comparison

When comparing the two teams head-to-head, the record breakdown favors Regents in nearly every aspect. Regents has been perfect in district play, while Southwest Christian School has faced some challenges. Southwest Christian has yet to match up against Regents this season, but when looking at their respective records and performance metrics, Regents appears poised to dominate.

Southwest Christian’s strength seems to lie in their rushing game, but with a significant gap in passing efficiency and total yards, they will need a strong defensive showing to compete with Regents. Regents, with their balanced offense and stingy defense, looks like the team to beat in this matchup.

Conclusion

As both teams prepare for upcoming games, the gap in performance between Southwest Christian School and Regents is evident. While Southwest Christian has shown flashes of potential, particularly on the ground, Regents’ overall dominance in both the air and on the defensive side of the ball makes them the clear favorites. With a perfect district record and a high-scoring offense, Regents seems set to continue their successful run, while Southwest Christian will need to find a way to improve both offensively and defensively if they hope to close the gap.