The Woodlands Christian Academy (The Woodlands, TX) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against San Antonio Christian (San Antonio, TX) on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. This game is part of the “TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II” tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Woodlands Christian Academy vs San Antonio Christian
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: TAPPS 2024 High School Football Playoff – TAPPS Division II
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Game preview: Woodlands Christian Academy vs San Antonio Christian

As the 2024-2025 season progresses, a closer look at the San Antonio Christian and TWCA football teams shows an exciting comparison of two competitive programs. Both teams have demonstrated strong performances, with notable strengths in key areas, but also distinct differences that could influence their upcoming matchups.

San Antonio Christian Eagles

• Record: 6-4 Overall, 2-1 in District Play
• Rankings: Nationally ranked #827, Texas State Division ranked 15th, and Regional Division 15th
• Scoring: Averaging 23.9 points per game across four quarters, with strong second-quarter performances (8.3 points).
• Statistical Breakdown:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 131.1
  • Passing Yards per Game: 121.9
  • Total Yards per Game: 253.0
  • Tackles per Game: 79.4
  • Points per Game: 23.3
  • Pancake Blocks: 25

TWCA Lions

• Record: 7-3 Overall, 3-2 in District Play
• Rankings: Nationally ranked #344, Texas State Division ranked 4th, and Regional Division 4th
• Scoring: Averaging a high 38.9 points per game with particularly strong first-quarter performances (14.5 points).
• Statistical Breakdown:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 230.6
  • Passing Yards per Game: 204.5
  • Total Yards per Game: 435.1
  • Tackles per Game: 62.4
  • Points per Game: 39.0
  • Pancake Blocks: –

Team Scoring Comparison

San Antonio Christian’s offensive attack is more balanced but less explosive compared to TWCA. The Eagles’ scoring is steady, but they struggle to generate big plays, especially in the third quarter, where they average just 4.3 points. In contrast, TWCA’s offense is high-powered, with a particularly potent first quarter, making them a dangerous team early on in games.

Offensive Production and Leaders

San Antonio Christian relies on balanced offensive production, with quarterback Sloan Guillory leading the team in passing yards (108.4 per game) and total yards (152.4 per game). Ethan Young is the top rusher with 64.9 yards per game, while Peyton Gordon leads in receiving yards (30.6). The team’s top tackler is Ben Moore, with 12.5 tackles per game.

TWCA boasts impressive offensive stats, led by Santiago Fernandez Villarreal, who excels in both rushing (120.2 yards per game) and passing (197.1 yards per game). Beau Ellis, with 79.6 receiving yards per game, contributes significantly to their potent passing attack. On defense, Brayden Hinote is the top tackler, with 8.5 tackles per game, and Prince Holiday leads in sacks with 0.8.

Defensive Comparison

San Antonio Christian holds a slight edge in tackles per game (79.4 vs. 62.4), showing their stronger defensive presence on the field. However, TWCA has a more explosive offense and a slightly better sack rate (2.2 per game compared to 2.5 for San Antonio Christian), which may suggest a more aggressive defensive approach.

Record Breakdown

Both teams have strong records, with TWCA edging out San Antonio Christian by a single win overall (7-3 vs. 6-4). However, San Antonio Christian has the advantage in district play, with a 2-1 record compared to TWCA’s 3-2. Home and away performance also reveals some notable trends, with both teams performing better at home.

• San Antonio Christian Home/Away: 4-2 at home, 2-2 away
• TWCA Home/Away: 4-1 at home, 3-2 away

Conclusion

The matchup between San Antonio Christian and TWCA promises to be an exciting contest, with contrasting styles of play. San Antonio Christian’s defense and balanced offensive approach will need to keep pace with TWCA’s explosive offense. The key for the Eagles may lie in slowing down Fernandez Villarreal’s playmaking abilities while capitalizing on their strong home-field advantage. Meanwhile, TWCA will aim to continue their high-scoring offense and assert their dominance early in the game. The battle between these two teams could go down to the wire.