The Lone Star (Frisco, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Highland Park (Dallas, TX) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM at the Ford Center at The Star. This matchup is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships, Conference 5A Division 1 tournament.
Lone Star vs Highland Park Game Info:
What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Lone Star vs Highland Park
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football Conference 5A D1
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Lone Star vs Highland Park
As the 2024-25 football season draws to a close, two high-performing Texas teams—Highland Park and Lone Star—have captured attention with their impressive records and performances. Both teams boast remarkable winning percentages, strong scoring abilities, and solid defenses. Here’s a closer look at their season stats, individual player highlights, and how they compare against each other and common opponents.
Overall Record and Team Performance
Both Highland Park and Lone Star ended the season with identical 12-1 records, demonstrating consistent excellence. Highland Park finished first in its district with a perfect 6-0 district record, while Lone Star followed closely behind with a 7-1 district performance. Both teams dominated at home, with Highland Park securing a 6-1 home record and Lone Star going 5-0 at home.
Both teams also showed their mettle away from home, as Highland Park posted a 4-0 away record, while Lone Star went 4-1 on the road. Notably, both teams had undefeated neutral site records, each finishing 3-0.
Highland Park posted an impressive 480 points scored (PF) and allowed 197 points (PA) during the season, averaging 36.9 points per game. Lone Star, on the other hand, was a high-powered offensive force, scoring 620 points (PF) while allowing 273 points (PA), averaging a robust 47.7 points per game.
Scoring Breakdown and Team Strengths
Looking deeper into scoring trends, Highland Park consistently put up solid numbers each quarter, averaging 17.0 points in the first quarter, 9.5 in the second, 6.3 in the third, and 5.3 in the fourth. This steady scoring across the first three quarters showcases their offensive stability.
Lone Star had a more dynamic scoring distribution, averaging 12.6 points in the first quarter, 10.8 in the second, 7.0 in the third, and 6.8 in the fourth, resulting in a total of 47.7 points per game. Lone Star’s ability to maintain a high scoring pace through all four quarters helped propel them to the top of their district.
In terms of total yardage, Highland Park’s offensive attack was led by rushing and passing, with an average of 212.8 rushing yards per game and 275.3 passing yards per game, totaling 488.1 yards per game. Meanwhile, Lone Star leaned heavily on its passing game, racking up 270.0 receiving yards per game, contributing to their total of 488.1 yards per game as well. Their dynamic passing game resulted in significant offensive firepower, even as they posted a slightly lower rushing average of 212.8 yards per game.
Defensively, Highland Park averaged 50.5 tackles per game and 2.2 sacks per game, while Lone Star averaged 50.5 tackles per game and 2.2 sacks per game as well, showing that both teams had solid defensive units.
Team Leaders: Key Players
Both teams had standout players who were key to their success throughout the season. Highland Park’s offensive leader, Rece Hoyt, was a standout in multiple categories, with 100.6 rushing yards per game, 226.7 passing yards per game, and 65.4 receiving yards per game, amounting to an overall 327.6 total yards per game. Hoyt’s versatility and all-around contributions made him the heartbeat of the team. Defensively, Easton Pulliam stood out with 9.9 tackles per game, and Caden Corfman added 0.6 sacks per game.
Lone Star also had exceptional players, with Rece Hoyt leading in both rushing and passing yards per game, with 100.6 and 226.7, respectively. Defensively, Caden Corfman contributed 0.6 sacks per game, while Bryson Jones added 17.1 receiving yards per game, contributing significantly to their offensive attack.
Common Opponents
Both teams shared four common opponents this season, and their records against these teams were quite revealing. Highland Park was undefeated against these opponents, finishing 4-0 with wins over Red Oak (32-14), Midlothian (38-21), Wakeland (38-10), and Reedy (31-12). In comparison, Lone Star went 3-1 against the same set of opponents, with victories over Red Oak (34-28), Midlothian (39-35), and Reedy (41-30), but a narrow loss to Wakeland (65-59).
Key Takeaways
Both Highland Park and Lone Star showcased their prowess this season, with each team maintaining high win percentages, dominating in various offensive and defensive categories, and making an impact against common opponents. Highland Park’s steady scoring and balanced offense complemented their defensive strength, while Lone Star’s high-scoring offense proved to be a formidable force.
While Highland Park remained perfect in district play, Lone Star’s offensive juggernaut stood as the high-scoring team, averaging nearly 48 points per game. The rivalry between these two powerhouses will no doubt be one to watch in future seasons, as both teams continue to refine their game and chase state championship glory.
