The Ganado (TX) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Marlin (TX) on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM at Toyota Rattler Stadium. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships in the 2A Division 1 tournament.

Ganado vs Marlin Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Ganado vs Marlin
When: Thursday, December 5, 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: Ganado vs Marlin

As the Texas high school football season heads into its final stretch, two teams, Marlin and Ganado, have stood out with impressive records and performances. Both schools are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting postseason, each with its strengths and a history of dominance in their respective leagues.

Team Records and Rankings

• Marlin (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 10-3
  • District Record: 5-0
  • Home Record: 2-1
  • Away Record: 5-2
  • Neutral Record: 3-0
  • Points For: 437
  • Points Against: 162
  • Win Percentage: 76.9%
  • District Win Percentage: 100%
• Ganado (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 12-1
  • District Record: 6-0
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 6-0
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Points For: 612
  • Points Against: 127
  • Win Percentage: 92.3%
  • District Win Percentage: 100%

Ganado has a perfect district record and has been dominant throughout the season, with just one loss to their name. Marlin, while slightly less dominant, has shown resilience, particularly with a solid performance on neutral fields.

Scoring and Team Averages

• Marlin
  • Q1: 9.4
  • Q2: 7.7
  • Q3: 8.0
  • Q4: 8.0
  • Final: 33.6
• Ganado
  • Q1: 17.3
  • Q2: 11.1
  • Q3: 9.5
  • Q4: 7.1
  • Final: 47.1

Ganado has consistently been the stronger scoring team, with a substantial advantage in the first quarter. Marlin, on the other hand, has been more consistent across quarters but falls behind in overall points per game with an average of 33.6, compared to Ganado’s impressive 47.1.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Marlin: 182.0
  • Ganado: 151.1
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Marlin: 126.2
  • Ganado: 211.5
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Marlin: 128.5
  • Ganado: 209.8
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Marlin: 308.2
  • Ganado: 362.5
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Marlin: 56.4
  • Ganado: 43.5
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Marlin: 2.3
  • Ganado: 1.2
• Points Per Game:
  • Marlin: 23.7
  • Ganado: 47.2

Marlin relies more on a balanced rushing attack and defense, while Ganado is a much more potent offensive team, particularly in the passing game, with a clear advantage in total yards and points scored.

Individual Player Highlights

• Marlin
  • De’angelo Wright (Rushing Yards Per Game): 67.5
  • Roderick Suiters (Passing Yards Per Game): 126.2
  • Jordan Womack (Receiving Yards Per Game): 48.5
  • Ty’raun Bell (Tackles Per Game): 9.5
• Ganado
  • Logan Bures (Rushing Yards Per Game): 96.3
  • Bryce Ullman (Passing Yards Per Game): 229.4
  • Cain Hayden (Receiving Yards Per Game): 56.0
  • Landon Hicks (Tackles Per Game): 7.2

Ganado’s key players, like Bryce Ullman, have been putting up big numbers in the air, while Marlin has relied on defensive standouts like Ty’raun Bell to keep games close.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against common opponents this season, demonstrating similar results. Marlin defeated Crawford 28-7 and Schulenburg 35-14, while Ganado handled these same teams with ease, winning 59-0 against Crawford and 61-31 against Schulenburg.

Record Breakdown

Both teams excel in different areas: Marlin has proven strong at home and in neutral-site games, while Ganado remains undefeated in their district and on the road. Here’s a breakdown:

• Marlin
  • Non-League Record: 2-3
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
  • Home Record: 2-1
  • Away Record: 5-2
• Ganado
  • Non-League Record: 3-1
  • Playoff Record: 3-0
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 6-0

Conclusion

As Marlin and Ganado prepare for their playoff runs, each team brings a distinct style and strength to the table. Ganado’s high-powered offense and undefeated district record make them a formidable contender, while Marlin’s well-rounded game and strong defense suggest they could be a tough out in the postseason. Both teams will look to continue their success as the season wraps up and the stakes grow higher in the playoffs.