The Strake Jesuit (Houston, TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Tompkins (Katy, TX) today at 7 p.m. at Strake Jesuit High School Stadium. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 6A D2 Conference tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Strake Jesuit vs Tompkins
When: Friday, November 15, 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: Strake Jesuit vs Tompkins

As we move deeper into the 2024-2025 high school football season, the matchups between Tompkins and Strake Jesuit are drawing attention due to their competitive performance in their respective districts. Here’s a closer look at their rankings, records, team stats, and standout players as both teams continue to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

Overall Performance and Record Breakdown

Both teams have had impressive seasons, though Strake Jesuit has had the edge in overall wins and district play.

Tompkins Falcons (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-4
• District Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 4-1
• Points For (PF): 300
• Points Against (PA): 280
• Win Percentage: .600
• District Win Percentage: .625

Strake Jesuit Crusaders (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-3
• District Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 2-2
• Away Record: 5-1
• Points For (PF): 341
• Points Against (PA): 269
• Win Percentage: .700
• District Win Percentage: .833

While both teams have shown strong performances, Strake Jesuit leads in overall wins and has an even stronger record in district play, with a .833 district win percentage.

Scoring Averages

In terms of scoring, Strake Jesuit has consistently been the higher-scoring team, though Tompkins is no slouch when it comes to putting points on the board.

• Tompkins Falcons: 30.0 points per game
  • Q1: 4.0
  • Q2: 8.0
  • Q3: 6.1
  • Q4: 7.4
• Strake Jesuit Crusaders: 34.1 points per game
  • Q1: 5.5
  • Q2: 12.3
  • Q3: 3.5
  • Q4: 6.0

Strake Jesuit shows a strong offensive presence, particularly in the second quarter, with an average of 12.3 points per game. Tompkins, on the other hand, relies on more balanced scoring throughout the game, with its highest scoring quarter being the fourth (7.4 points).

Team Stat Comparison

Offensive Production:

• Tompkins Falcons are strong in rushing and passing, with 201.5 rushing yards per game and 158.1 passing yards per game. Their total yardage per game is 359.6.
• Strake Jesuit Crusaders boast impressive offensive numbers, particularly in rushing with 329.9 yards per game and passing at 88.1 yards per game, giving them a total of 418.0 yards per game.

Defensive Strength:

• Tompkins averages 53.3 tackles per game and 1.0 sack per game. Their defense is solid, with a fairly even distribution of tackling and pass rush.
• Strake Jesuit’s defensive statistics are not as readily available but their points allowed and total yardage suggest they have a solid defense as well.

Key Players to Watch

Both teams have star players who lead in multiple categories:

Tompkins:

• Ethan Meadows (#6): Leading rusher with 116.4 yards per game and 12.6 points per game.
• Justin Thierheimer (#14): Passing leader with 173.3 yards per game and a total of 218.1 yards per game.
• Bisi Bello (#1): Receiving leader with 56.3 yards per game.
• Josh Davis (#3): Leading tackler with 10.4 tackles per game.

Strake Jesuit:

• John Hebert (#22): Rushing leader with 270.8 yards per game and 17.8 points per game.
• Bryson Easley (#8): Passing leader with 83.4 yards per game.
• Joey Uschold (#45): Receiving leader with 47.0 yards per game.
• Josh Davis (#3): 10.4 tackles per game.

Looking Ahead

Strake Jesuit’s offensive dominance, particularly in the run game, combined with their strong district record, has them in a favorable position for a deep playoff run. Tompkins, while performing well, especially in away games, will need to improve its consistency in home games to challenge teams like Strake Jesuit for the district title.

Both teams have shown resilience and a strong drive to succeed this season, making their matchups highly anticipated in the upcoming games and beyond.