The South Grand Prairie Varsity Football Team (Grand Prairie, TX) is set to play a neutral-site playoff game against Lake Highlands (Dallas, TX) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 6A Division 1 tournament.

South Grand Prairie vs Lake Highlands Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: South Grand Prairie vs Lake Highlands
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D1
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Game preview: South Grand Prairie vs Lake Highlands

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area stand out: Lake Highlands and South Grand Prairie. Both teams have had their share of success, but their records and performances tell different stories. Below is a comparison of these two teams based on their rankings, scoring averages, and record breakdown.

Rankings & Records

Lake Highlands (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-2
• District Record: 7-0
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: 80%
• District Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 383
• Points Against (PA): 184

Lake Highlands has had a stellar season, finishing with an 8-2 overall record. The team dominated district play with a perfect 7-0 record. The offense has been potent, averaging 38.3 points per game, while the defense has been solid, allowing just 184 points in the entire season.

South Grand Prairie (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-4
• District Record: 4-3
• Home Record: 4-2
• Away Record: 2-2
• Win Percentage: 60%
• District Win Percentage: 57.1%
• Points For (PF): 389
• Points Against (PA): 312

South Grand Prairie has had a decent season, with a 6-4 record overall. While they finished with a respectable 4-3 district record, they have had a slightly more challenging time away from home, posting a 2-2 road record. The offense has been high-scoring, averaging 38.9 points per game, but the defense has allowed more points, with 312 on the season.

Scoring Breakdown

When it comes to scoring, both teams have shown they can put up points, but they do it in different ways.

• Lake Highlands:
  • Q1: 10.0
  • Q2: 12.3
  • Q3: 13.7
  • Q4: 4.7
  • Final: 38.3

Lake Highlands has a well-balanced offensive attack, with a strong second and third quarter. However, the team’s scoring tends to dip in the final quarter, as they average just 4.7 points in the fourth.

• South Grand Prairie:
  • Q1: 10.5
  • Q2: 8.5
  • Q3: 3.0
  • Q4: 7.5
  • Final: 38.9

South Grand Prairie, on the other hand, has been more consistent in the first quarter, but their scoring drops significantly in the third quarter. Their strength lies in the final quarter, where they average 7.5 points.

Record Breakdown

Here’s how both teams compare across different categories:

• Overall Record:
  • Lake Highlands (8-2) holds the advantage over South Grand Prairie (6-4).
• District Play:
  • Lake Highlands has been dominant in district play, finishing 7-0. South Grand Prairie, while still competitive, ended 4-3 in district matchups.
• Home vs. Away:
  • Both teams are strong at home, with Lake Highlands posting a 5-1 record and South Grand Prairie going 4-2. However, Lake Highlands has been slightly better on the road (3-1) compared to South Grand Prairie’s 2-2 away record.
• Head-to-Head and Common Opponents:
  • The two teams have not faced each other yet, and neither has played any games against shared opponents this season.

Conclusion

Lake Highlands has shown a more consistent and dominant performance in district play, with a higher win percentage and a stout defense. South Grand Prairie has had a slightly tougher season, but with a potent offense, they remain a dangerous team. The battle between these two teams will certainly be one to watch, especially if they meet in the postseason, as both teams have the potential to make deep runs in the playoffs.