The Gunter (TX) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Holliday (TX) on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM at Melissa High School. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, 2024 Football Conference 3A Division 2 tournament.

Gunter vs Holliday Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Gunter vs Holliday
When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 3A D2
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Gunter vs Holliday

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams from Texas, Holliday and Gunter, stand out as dominant forces in their respective sections and districts. Both teams have posted impressive records and strong performances, setting the stage for potential matchups in the postseason. Here’s a detailed comparison of these two powerhouse teams, highlighting their rankings, records, and key statistics.

Team Overview

Holliday (24-25):

• Overall Record: 11-2
• District Record: 5-0
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 84.6%
• District Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For: 625
• Points Against: 219

Gunter (24-25):

• Overall Record: 11-2
• District Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 4-2
• Win Percentage: 84.6%
• District Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For: 584
• Points Against: 176

Both teams share a nearly identical overall record of 11-2, with both undefeated in district play. Holliday has been particularly strong at home, with a 6-1 record, while Gunter has been perfect at home, boasting a flawless 7-0 record.

Scoring Breakdown

While both teams have impressive scoring capabilities, Holliday has a slight edge in points per game, averaging 46.7 points, compared to Gunter’s 44.9 points per game. A look at their scoring by quarters shows how both teams maintain strong, consistent offensive outputs:

• Holliday:
  • Q1: 15.7
  • Q2: 15.6
  • Q3: 9.1
  • Q4: 7.1
  • Final: 48.1
• Gunter:
  • Q1: 12.3
  • Q2: 12.9
  • Q3: 7.1
  • Q4: 6.0
  • Final: 44.9

While Holliday tends to score more in the first half of games, Gunter keeps a steady pace throughout, making both teams dangerous opponents at any point in the game.

Key Team Statistics

Holliday’s Strengths:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 137.8
• Passing Yards Per Game: 290.9
• Total Yards Per Game: 428.8
• Tackles Per Game: 84.5
• Sacks Per Game: 3.1

Gunter’s Strengths:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: –
• Passing Yards Per Game: –
• Total Yards Per Game: –
• Tackles Per Game: –
• Sacks Per Game: –

Holliday has shown an exceptional balance in both passing and rushing, with standout passing yards led by Hunter Jones. On defense, they average 84.5 tackles per game, a key to their success. Gunter, on the other hand, has been notably effective at winning games without relying on specific statistics for yards or tackles, a testament to their well-rounded gameplay.

Individual Leaders

• Holliday
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: Steele Skinner (45.5)
  • Passing Yards Per Game: Hunter Jones (281.1)
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: Ashtyn Berry (101.0)
  • Total Yards Per Game: Hunter Jones (298.8)
  • Tackles Per Game: Parker Jones (13.3)
  • Sacks Per Game: Vaughn Hamill (1.0)
  • Points Per Game: Ashtyn Berry (7.5)
• Gunter
  • No standout individual stats provided for Gunter in this report, but they have consistently shown team balance across all positions.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced identical opponents this season, and they have been undefeated against them, showing that they can handle the same competition equally well. Here’s a look at their head-to-head results against common opponents:

• City View: Holliday defeated City View 41-14 on October 25, while Gunter triumphed 45-14 on November 22.
• Jacksboro: Holliday won 36-14 on November 8, while Gunter bested them 44-14 on November 29.
• Blue Ridge: Holliday emerged victorious 42-34 on November 22, while Gunter dominated 52-21 on October 25.

Both teams have proven they can dominate in matchups against shared opponents, with each going 3-0 against teams like City View, Jacksboro, and Blue Ridge.

Record Breakdown

When comparing the home, away, and neutral records, both teams have excelled in different ways. Gunter remains undefeated at home with a 7-0 record, while Holliday’s home advantage is slightly less dominant at 6-1. On the road, Gunter’s 4-2 record shows they can handle away games well, while Holliday’s 4-1 record indicates strong performances even outside their home stadium.

Conclusion

As both teams head toward the postseason, their similar records, scoring capabilities, and strong defenses make them among the top contenders in Texas high school football. Holliday and Gunter are poised for success, and a potential matchup between these two could be one of the most exciting games of the year. Fans can look forward to more thrilling football as both teams continue their dominant runs.