The Axtell (TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Hamilton (TX) on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D1 tournament.
Axtell vs Hamilton Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Axtell vs Hamilton
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D1
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Axtell vs Hamilton
As the Texas high school football season heats up, two teams have emerged as major contenders: Hamilton and Axtell. With impressive records, strong performances across various conditions, and a shared history of success, both teams are turning heads as they push forward in the 2024-2025 season. Here’s a deep dive into their rankings, statistics, and head-to-head matchups.
Record Overview
- Hamilton (24-25)
- Overall Record: 13-0
- District Record: 5-0
- Home Record: 5-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- District Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 442
- Points Against (PA): 186
- Axtell (24-25)
- Overall Record: 12-1
- District Record: 5-1
- Home Record: 6-0
- Away Record: 3-1
- Neutral Record: 3-0
- Win Percentage: .923
- District Win Percentage: .833
- Points For (PF): 469
- Points Against (PA): 199
Hamilton is undefeated with a perfect 13-0 record, sweeping through both its district and non-district games with an outstanding 1.000 win percentage. On the other hand, Axtell has had a strong season with a 12-1 record, falling only once in district play. While Hamilton has yet to lose, Axtell has excelled in both home and away games, with an impressive 6-0 record at home.
Team Scoring Averages
- Hamilton
- Q1: 9.8
- Q2: 14.7
- Q3: 8.8
- Q4: 4.7
- Final: 34.0
- Axtell
- Q1: 7.0
- Q2: 9.5
- Q3: 2.3
- Q4: 12.3
- Final: 36.1
Axtell has shown a high-scoring ability in the final quarter, putting up an average of 12.3 points in Q4. Their overall scoring average of 36.1 points per game outpaces Hamilton’s 34.0 points per game, but Hamilton maintains a more balanced scoring distribution across all four quarters.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced off against a common set of opponents this season, with both teams remaining undefeated against them:
- Crawford
- Hamilton (Away): Win 38-22
- Axtell (Home): Win 20-7
- Coleman
- Hamilton (Home): Win 21-14
- Axtell (Home): Win 45-6
- Kerens
- Hamilton (Home): Win 14-7
- Axtell (Home): Win 16-14
These results highlight that both teams have been dominant against common opponents, with Hamilton holding a slightly higher scoring margin in their victories. Axtell, however, has shown impressive defensive performances, particularly in their crushing win over Coleman.
Breakdown by Game Conditions
Both teams have excelled under varying conditions:
- Hamilton:
- Home: 5-0
- Away: 5-0
- Neutral: 3-0
- Playoffs: 3-0
- Axtell:
- Home: 6-0
- Away: 3-1
- Neutral: 3-0
- Playoffs: 3-0
Hamilton has been perfect on the road, as well as in neutral-site games, while Axtell’s lone defeat came away from home. Axtell has been especially impressive at home, winning every game at their venue this season.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Although Hamilton and Axtell have not yet faced each other this season, their dominance in their respective districts and against common opponents sets the stage for an exciting potential matchup. Both teams boast excellent records, strong scoring abilities, and unyielding defense, making them clear contenders for the title in their state division.
In summary, while Hamilton has yet to lose a game, Axtell’s 12-1 record shows their resilience and competitiveness. With both teams dominating in their district games and having secured victories against similar opponents, it’s clear that they are among the elite teams in Texas high school football this season. A future clash between these two powerhouse programs would certainly be a highly anticipated event that could have major playoff implications.
