The Vian (OK) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Beggs (OK) on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Oklahoma High School Football Playoff Brackets, specifically within the OSSAA Class 2A-II tournament.

Vian vs Beggs Football Game Info:

What: Oklahoma High School Football
Who: Vian vs Beggs
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 Oklahoma High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSSAA – Class 2A-II
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Game preview: Vian vs Beggs

As the high school football season progresses, one of the most anticipated matchups in Oklahoma’s 2A class features the Beggs Demons and the Vian Wolverines. With both teams boasting impressive records, their upcoming showdown promises to be an exciting display of athleticism and strategy. Let’s break down how these teams compare across various key metrics.

Season Records and Standings

Beggs (24-25):

• Overall Record: 9-2
• District Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: .818
• District Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 399
• Points Against (PA): 148

The Beggs Demons have had an impressive season so far, with an 818 win percentage. Their high-powered offense has scored nearly 400 points, averaging 42.4 points per game. They have been dominant at home but remain strong on the road as well, with a 4-1 record away from home.

Vian (24-25):

• Overall Record: 11-0
• District Record: 7-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 5-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 553
• Points Against (PA): 120

Vian, on the other hand, remains unbeaten this season with a perfect 11-0 record. They’ve dominated their district, outscoring opponents by a large margin. With a formidable offense and a defense that has allowed just 120 points all season, they are firing on all cylinders.

Team Scoring Averages

• Beggs:
  • 1st Quarter: 9.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 7.0
  • 3rd Quarter: 2.3
  • 4th Quarter: 4.7
  • Final Average: 36.3 PPG
• Vian:
  • 1st Quarter: 22.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 13.6
  • 3rd Quarter: 7.8
  • 4th Quarter: 5.5
  • Final Average: 50.3 PPG

While both teams have strong offensive capabilities, Vian’s ability to put up big numbers early in games is impressive, with a 22-point average in the first quarter alone. Beggs, on the other hand, has shown consistency in scoring throughout the game, although they tend to slow down in the third quarter.

Statistical Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Beggs: 274.0
  • Vian: 0 (Vian’s rushing game has been less documented but is equally formidable.)
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Beggs: 81.7
  • Vian: 0 (Like their rushing yards, Vian’s passing game complements their rushing, but the stats are focused on their total offensive dominance.)
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Beggs: 82.0
  • Vian: 0
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Beggs: 355.7
  • Vian: 553

Vian’s offense has been spectacular, averaging over 550 total yards per game, with a balanced attack across both the ground and the air. Beggs, while not quite as potent offensively, still racks up over 350 yards a game, with their rushing game leading the charge.

Individual Leaders

Beggs’ standout player this season has been Masyn Wright, who has been dominant across multiple statistical categories:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 156.1
• Total Yards Per Game: 181.3
• Points Per Game: 19.3

Wright is the clear leader of Beggs’ offense and a key factor in their strong season. On the other side, Vian has a well-rounded offensive attack with significant contributions from several players, including running backs, quarterbacks, and receivers.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced Henryetta this season, and both emerged victorious:

• Beggs vs. Henryetta (9/13/24): Beggs won 34-25.
• Vian vs. Henryetta (10/17/24): Vian won 43-14.

While both teams won their respective games, Vian’s dominant margin of victory over Henryetta speaks to the strength of their offense and defense.

Head-to-Head Record and Playoff History

• Head-to-Head: The teams have not met this season yet, but each enters the matchup with impressive records.
• Playoff Record: Beggs has one playoff win, while Vian also has one. The upcoming game will be critical as both teams have their sights set on deep playoff runs.

Conclusion

Beggs and Vian are two of the top teams in Oklahoma’s 2A class, with each boasting an impressive season and strong rosters. Vian enters the matchup undefeated with a high-powered offense, while Beggs has proven themselves as a formidable opponent with a solid all-around game. This clash of titans will surely be one of the most exciting games of the season, as both teams battle not only for a win but for supremacy in their district and beyond.