The Gruver (TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Ropes (Ropesville, TX) on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM at Happy State Bank Stadium in Canyon, TX. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A Division 2 tournament.

Gruver vs Ropes Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Gruver vs Ropes
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 2A D2
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Gruver vs Ropes

In the Texas high school football scene, few teams have been as dominant as Ropes and Gruver during the 2024-2025 season. Both squads have posted impressive records and boast standout players, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup in the coming weeks. Let’s dive deeper into their stats, individual leaders, and shared opponents to compare their strength on the field.

Team Overview

Ropes (24-25 Season Record):

• Overall Record: 12-1
• District Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 7-1
• Win Percentage: .923
• District Win Percentage: .800
• Points For (PF): 528
• Points Against (PA): 136

Ropes has shown their dominance on both offense and defense, allowing just 136 points across 13 games while scoring 528 points themselves. Their balanced attack, especially on the ground, has propelled them to a strong 12-1 record.

Gruver (24-25 Season Record):

• Overall Record: 13-0
• District Record: 4-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 654
• Points Against (PA): 176

Gruver has been flawless this season, maintaining an unblemished 13-0 record. The team’s offense has been explosive, averaging over 50 points per game, while their defense has been stingy, allowing just 176 points.

Team Scoring Averages

Here’s how the two teams compare when it comes to scoring:

• Ropes:
  • Q1: 13.9
  • Q2: 11.1
  • Q3: 4.9
  • Q4: 7.3
  • Total: 40.6 PPG
• Gruver:
  • Q1: 9.6
  • Q2: 16.8
  • Q3: 14.2
  • Q4: 5.6
  • Total: 50.3 PPG

Gruver’s high-scoring offense is evident in their first-half performance, outpacing Ropes in both the first and second quarters. Ropes, while consistent, shows a dip in the third quarter, where they average just 4.9 points.

Offensive and Defensive Comparison

Ropes Offensive Stats:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 295.1
• Passing Yards Per Game: 197.9
• Total Yards Per Game: 493.0

Gruver Offensive Stats:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 303.0
• Passing Yards Per Game: 203.9
• Total Yards Per Game: 493.0

Both teams are balanced on offense, combining solid rushing attacks with effective passing games. Gruver, however, has a slight edge in rushing, averaging over 300 yards per game compared to Ropes’ 295.1.

Defensive Comparison:

• Ropes:
  • Tackles Per Game: 67.6
  • Sacks Per Game: 2.2
• Gruver:
  • Tackles Per Game: 67.6 (same as Ropes)
  • Sacks Per Game: 3.0

Both teams have strong defensive units, with Ropes and Gruver tied in tackles per game. Gruver has a slight advantage in the pass rush, averaging 3.0 sacks per game compared to Ropes’ 2.2.

Individual Leaders

Ropes:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Walker Maupin – 151.2
• Passing Yards Per Game: Briggs Satterfield – 197.9
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Nick Shepard – 56.5
• Total Yards Per Game: Briggs Satterfield – 257.0
• Tackles Per Game: Stephen Cowan – 9.2
• Sacks Per Game: Manny Valverde – 0.5
• Points Per Game: Walker Maupin – 13.4
• Pancake Blocks: Wesley Maupin – 37

Gruver:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 303.0
• Passing Yards Per Game: 203.9
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 203.9
• Total Yards Per Game: 493.0
• Tackles Per Game: 67.6
• Sacks Per Game: 3.0
• Points Per Game: 50.3
• Pancake Blocks: 231

Gruver’s key players are crucial to their offensive juggernaut, with strong production from all areas. While Ropes has standout performers, such as Walker Maupin and Briggs Satterfield, Gruver’s depth, especially in the offensive line (231 pancake blocks), is a major factor in their success.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced the same two common opponents in Tahoka and Farwell, and each squad came away with victories against these teams.

• Ropes vs. Tahoka: 35-34 (Away), 28-0 (Home)
• Gruver vs. Tahoka: 49-7 (Home)
• Ropes vs. Farwell: 28-0 (Home)
• Gruver vs. Farwell: 49-12 (Home)

While both teams defeated the same opponents, Gruver demonstrated more dominant victories in these matchups, especially with their lopsided win against Tahoka.

Conclusion

As the 2024-2025 season progresses, both Ropes and Gruver are set for exciting playoff runs. Gruver’s perfect record and high-powered offense make them one of the top teams in Texas, while Ropes’ balanced attack and strong defense cannot be overlooked. With their shared success against common opponents and standout players, the potential for a thrilling encounter between these two teams is on the horizon.