The Steele (Cibolo, TX) varsity football team will face Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (San Juan, TX) in a neutral playoff game on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 2024 Football Conference 6A Division 2 tournament.

Steele vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Steele vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 6A D2
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Game preview: Steele vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, two standout teams in Texas—Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) and Steele—are set to make waves in their respective districts. Both teams have impressive records and exceptional players, making for an exciting matchup when they face off. Here’s a breakdown of their performances so far, highlighting their strengths, key players, and what to expect moving forward.

Team Overview

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo has been a force in their district, boasting a solid 9-2 overall record with a perfect 5-0 district performance. Their offensive power is evident, with an average of 34.5 points per game, powered by an effective, well-balanced attack. Their game strategy includes a strong rushing and passing game, with standout players like #22 Jorge Alanis leading the team with an average of 60.6 rushing yards per game. The team’s offense also relies on the arm of Myles Lopez, who averages 298.2 passing yards per game.

On the other hand, Steele has had an even more dominant season, with a 10-1 overall record and a perfect 6-0 district standing. Steele’s offense has been explosive, averaging 55.2 points per game. With standout players like quarterback Chad Warner (254.1 passing yards per game) and receiver Royal Capell (105.5 receiving yards per game), Steele is a well-rounded team that excels in both aerial and ground game. They also have a solid defense, averaging 82.2 tackles per game and 1.4 sacks per game.

Team Comparisons

When it comes to stats, both teams are formidable, but Steele appears to have the upper hand in certain areas:

• Total Yards: Steele edges out PSJA with 473.5 total yards per game compared to PSJA’s 434.9.
• Passing Game: PSJA averages 318.5 passing yards per game, but Steele’s 271.6 yards per game doesn’t lag far behind.
• Rushing Game: Steele dominates in rushing yards, averaging 201.8 yards per game compared to PSJA’s 116.5 yards.
• Defense: Both teams have strong defenses, but PSJA slightly leads in tackles per game with 84.6, compared to Steele’s 82.2. However, Steele boasts a better sack average at 1.4 per game, compared to PSJA’s 2.3.

Key Players to Watch

• PSJA:
  • Jorge Alanis – The team’s key rusher, leading with 60.6 yards per game.
  • Myles Lopez – Quarterback, a versatile leader with 298.2 passing yards per game.
  • Ryan Vallejo – A top receiver, contributing 112.4 yards per game.
• Steele:
  • Chad Warner – Quarterback, with impressive passing stats (254.1 yards per game).
  • Royal Capell – Wide receiver, averaging 105.5 yards per game.
  • DeMarcus Smith – A defensive force, leading the team in tackles with 10.3 per game.

Record Breakdown

When analyzing both teams’ performance across different categories:

• Overall Record: Steele holds a slight advantage with a 10-1 record, while PSJA is close behind at 9-2.
• District Performance: Both teams have been perfect in district play, with Steele holding a 6-0 record and PSJA going 5-0.
• Home and Away: PSJA has a slightly better home record (4-2), but Steele is undefeated both at home and on the road (5-0).

Head-to-Head

These two teams have not yet faced off in the current season, but based on their impressive performances, this upcoming matchup promises to be an intense, closely contested game. With PSJA’s strong offense and Steele’s explosive scoring ability, both teams will be looking to prove themselves as one of the state’s elite squads.

Conclusion

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and Steele are two of the most exciting teams in Texas high school football this season. Both teams bring strong offensive and defensive play, along with some standout individual performances. Whether it’s PSJA’s powerful rushing game and passing offense or Steele’s all-around team dominance, fans are in for a thrilling showdown when these two teams take the field.