The Tascosa Rebels (5-5) from Amarillo, TX will face off against the Americas Trail Blazers (3-6) from El Paso, TX in a neutral-site playoff game on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships for the 5A Division 1 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Tascosa vs Americas
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships for the 5A Division 1
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Game preview: Tascosa vs Americas

As we move further into the 2024-2025 football season, a detailed comparison of two teams, Americas and Tascosa, highlights their respective performances both overall and within their districts. Let’s take a closer look at their records, statistics, and scoring trends.

Americas (24-25)

• Overall Record: 3-6
• District Record: 3-3
• Home Record: 1-4
• Away Record: 2-2
• Win %: .333
• District Win %: .500
• Points For (PF): 261
• Points Against (PA): 344

Americas has faced a challenging season, with a total of 3 wins and 6 losses. However, they have managed to break even in their district with a 3-3 record. Their home performance has been tough, with only one victory on their home field, but they have shown resilience in away games, securing a 2-2 record. Despite their struggles, their offense has scored an average of 29 points per game, though their defense has allowed 344 points this season.

Scoring Averages:

• First Quarter: 4.7 points
• Second Quarter: 5.7 points
• Third Quarter: 0 points
• Fourth Quarter: 6.7 points
• Final: 29.0 points

Americas has a noticeable dip in scoring during the third quarter, which has likely impacted their overall performance. Their strong fourth-quarter efforts suggest they have the ability to fight back, but they’ve struggled to maintain consistent scoring throughout the game.

Tascosa (24-25)

• Overall Record: 5-5
• District Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 3-2
• Win %: .500
• District Win %: .667
• Points For (PF): 328
• Points Against (PA): 270

Tascosa has had a solid season with a .500 overall win percentage, boasting a 5-5 record. Their district performance has been stronger with a 4-2 record, securing them a winning district percentage of .667. They’ve managed to perform better on the road, with a 3-2 away record, while their home games have been more challenging, with a 2-3 record. On the offensive side, Tascosa has scored an average of 32.8 points per game, and their defense has allowed 270 points.

Scoring Averages:

• First Quarter: 7.0 points
• Second Quarter: 10.5 points
• Third Quarter: 5.8 points
• Fourth Quarter: 7.2 points
• Final: 32.8 points

Tascosa has shown a more balanced scoring attack across all quarters, with their strongest production coming in the second quarter. Their ability to maintain a relatively consistent offensive rhythm suggests they can sustain pressure on their opponents throughout the game.

Conclusion

Looking at the overall statistics, Tascosa has the advantage both in their overall record and in district play. Their ability to maintain a strong offensive output and perform well in most quarters sets them apart from Americas, who has struggled with consistency in their scoring, particularly in the third quarter.

Both teams have areas to improve, particularly on defense, but Tascosa’s slightly higher scoring and more consistent performances should give them an edge going forward in the season. As for Americas, while they’ve had a difficult campaign, their ability to fight through adversity, especially in the later stages of games, could play a crucial role in any potential upsets.