The Seguin varsity football team from Arlington, TX, will face off against Walnut Grove from Prosper, TX, in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7 p.m. The matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, specifically for the 2024 Football Conference 5A Division 2 tournament.

Seguin vs Walnut Grove Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Seguin vs Walnut Grove
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A D2
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Game preview: Seguin vs Walnut Grove

As the high school football season intensifies, the highly anticipated matchup between the Walnut Grove Wildcats and the Seguin Spartans is sure to captivate fans and keep playoff dreams alive. Both teams boast impressive records and are eager to cement their standings in Texas high school football. Here’s a comprehensive look at how these two teams measure up.

Rankings and Records

• Walnut Grove (24-25 Season)
  • Section Rank: 64
  • State Rank: 21
  • Division Rank: 8
  • Overall Record: 9-1
  • District Record: 7-1
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Points For (PF): 515
  • Points Against (PA): 267
  • Win Percentage: 90%
  • District Win Percentage: 87.5%
• Seguin (24-25 Season)
  • Section Rank: 90
  • State Rank: 27
  • Division Rank: 13
  • Overall Record: 7-3
  • District Record: 5-3
  • Home Record: 2-2
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Neutral Site Record: 1-0
  • Points For (PF): 356
  • Points Against (PA): 178
  • Win Percentage: 70%
  • District Win Percentage: 62.5%

Scoring Trends

The Wildcats are known for their explosive offense, averaging 51.5 points per game, compared to the Spartans’ 35.6. Here’s how each team scores across four quarters:

• Walnut Grove
  • Q1: 19.8 points
  • Q2: 17.5 points
  • Q3: 8.3 points
  • Q4: 5.9 points
• Seguin
  • Q1: 8.0 points
  • Q2: 10.5 points
  • Q3: 9.3 points
  • Q4: 4.3 points

Offensive and Defensive Comparison

Walnut Grove’s high-powered offense dominates with an impressive 571.7 total yards per game, including 246.2 rushing yards and 325.5 passing yards. Seguin, while strong, lags behind at 398.0 total yards, with 205.0 rushing yards and 193.0 passing yards.

Defensively, Walnut Grove averages 61.5 tackles and 2.3 sacks per game. Seguin’s defense needs to step up, averaging only 1.0 tackle and 0.2 sacks per game.

Key Players to Watch

• Walnut Grove
  • Cameron Newton (#1): 148.4 rushing yards per game, 16.2 points per game
  • Hayes Hackney (#2): 283.6 passing yards per game, 304.1 total yards per game
  • Luke Watkins (#3): 107.9 receiving yards per game
  • Keller Pittenger (#11): 7.1 tackles per game
  • Parker Devenny (#32): 0.7 sacks per game
• Seguin
  • Malachi Meche (#4): 66.4 rushing yards per game
  • Chevy Andrews (#7): 192.7 passing yards per game, 219.3 total yards per game
  • Careterrious Brown (#11): 76.8 receiving yards per game, 6.8 points per game
  • Jakobe Perkins (#10): 1.0 tackles and sacks per game

Playoff Implications and Head-to-Head

Both teams are looking to make a deep playoff run. Walnut Grove’s only loss came in a tight district contest, while Seguin’s three losses highlight potential vulnerabilities. Neither team has faced each other before this season, but their common strength of winning crucial home and away games sets the stage for a thrilling battle.

Conclusion

With Walnut Grove’s balanced and dominant offensive attack pitted against Seguin’s more strategic approach, the outcome will likely hinge on defensive adjustments and key player performances. Fans can expect a high-energy clash as these talented squads vie for bragging rights and a step closer to postseason glory.

Be sure to catch all the action as these two teams collide in what promises to be a defining moment in the high school football season!