The Timpson (TX) varsity football team will face Hearne (TX) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, specifically for the 2024 Football Conference 2A Division 1 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Timpson vs Hearne
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D1
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Game preview: Timpson vs Hearne

The 2024-2025 football season has seen both Hearne and Timpson battling it out in their respective districts, with each team carving out its own path. Let’s take a detailed look at both teams’ performances and rankings to understand their strengths and areas for improvement.

Team Rankings & Overall Records

Hearne:

• Overall Record: 4-6
• District Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 2-4
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: .400
• District Win Percentage: .800
• Points For (PF): 183
• Points Against (PA): 204

Timpson:

• Overall Record: 5-4
• District Record: 3-2
• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .556
• District Win Percentage: .600
• Points For (PF): 353
• Points Against (PA): 339

Looking at their overall records, Timpson edges out Hearne with a 5-4 record compared to Hearne’s 4-6. However, Hearne has shown greater success in district play, boasting a strong 4-1 record, while Timpson holds a 3-2 district record. Hearne’s performance in home games has been a challenge this season, with only 2 wins out of 6 home games. Timpson, on the other hand, has found more success away, winning 3 out of 4 games on the road.

Scoring Averages and Offensive Performance

The offensive styles of both teams have varied significantly throughout the season.

• Hearne has averaged 18.3 points per game, but their scoring has been limited to the latter half of the game, with 4.7 points per fourth quarter being the highest of all quarters. However, their first and second quarters have seen little offensive output, with no points scored in the first quarter across the season and an average of just 2.0 points in the third quarter.
• Timpson, on the other hand, has been more consistent across all four quarters, with an overall average of 39.2 points per game. They have scored the most in the first quarter, averaging 7.0 points, and maintained strong performance in all quarters, ending with a solid 6.7 points in the fourth quarter.

Record Breakdown by Type of Game

Hearne’s Breakdown:

• District Play: 4-1
• Non-District Play: 0-5
• Head-to-Head Against Common Opponents: 0-0
• Neutral Site Games: 0-1
• In-State Record: 4-6

Timpson’s Breakdown:

• District Play: 3-2
• Non-District Play: 2-2
• Head-to-Head Against Common Opponents: 0-0
• Neutral Site Games: 0-0
• In-State Record: 5-4

For Hearne, district play has been their strong suit, with a 4-1 record, suggesting they perform better against teams within their district. However, non-district games have been a tough challenge, with a 0-5 record in those matchups. Timpson has had a more balanced season, with a winning record both in district play (3-2) and non-district games (2-2), which points to their capability to compete in various types of matchups.

Conclusion

Both teams have had their highs and lows this season. Hearne has proven to be a force in district competition, but they need to improve their overall consistency, especially on offense in the earlier quarters and at home. Timpson, with a slightly better overall record and solid performance across the board, looks to be a more consistent team throughout the season, though their challenge will be tightening their district results to build on their success. Both teams will need to fine-tune their strategies in order to continue improving as the season progresses, and future matchups between the two are sure to be exciting as they both fight for playoff spots.