The Woodson (TX) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Gold-Burg (Bowie, TX) on Thursday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bryson, TX. This game is part of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 6-Man 1A Division 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Woodson vs Gold-Burg
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships – 2024 Football 6-Man 1A D2
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Game preview: Woodson vs Gold-Burg

As the 2024-2025 high school football season unfolds, both Gold-Burg and Woodson have shown their strength on the field with a 6-4 record each. These teams have seen solid performances across both district and non-district games, and with a showdown ahead, their stats reveal intriguing insights into how they’ve fared so far.

Season Overview:

• Gold-Burg has dominated its district with an undefeated 2-0 record, maintaining a solid 3-1 home record. They’ve scored a total of 470 points across the season and have allowed 316. Their overall win percentage stands at .600, which matches Woodson’s win rate of .600, indicating similarly strong performances on the field.
• Woodson, also boasting a 6-4 overall record, has an almost equal performance in district play, with a 2-1 district record and a balanced home (3-1) and away (3-3) record. Woodson has scored 473 points but given up 362, allowing for a slightly higher points-per-game rate than Gold-Burg (46.9 vs. 46.7).

Team Scoring Averages:

While both teams average around 47 points per game, their scoring distribution varies. Gold-Burg has seen slow starts with only 0 points in the first quarter but makes up for it in the second and third quarters with a combined total of 8 points per game, while Woodson dominates early, averaging 35 points in the first quarter alone.

Statistical Comparison:

• Rushing: Gold-Burg leads with 259.5 rushing yards per game, a significant advantage over Woodson’s 153.5 yards. This indicates a more ground-heavy offense for Gold-Burg, led by standout rusher Jayton Epperson, who averages 124.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, Woodson relies more on passing with 138 yards per game, compared to Gold-Burg’s 79.5 yards through the air.
• Passing and Total Yards: Woodson leads in passing yards with 138 per game, while Gold-Burg’s passing game averages 79.5 yards. Overall, Woodson edges Gold-Burg in total yards per game (291.5 vs. 339.0), though Gold-Burg’s more potent rushing attack might compensate for their lower passing production.
• Defense and Tackles: Woodson appears to have a stronger defensive presence with 46.2 tackles per game, compared to Gold-Burg’s 27.6. However, both teams have a similar number of sacks per game (0.4), indicating that their defensive lines are comparably effective at pressuring the quarterback.

Key Players:

• Gold-Burg: Jayton Epperson is clearly the team’s workhorse, leading with 124.8 rushing yards per game and also making contributions to the team’s points per game (15.7). Other standout players include Levi Hellinger (37.1 passing yards per game) and Keelyn Case (23.1 receiving yards per game).
• Woodson: Britton Bellah leads the team in rushing with 89.0 yards per game, while Gunner Oliver is the main threat in the passing game with 152.9 yards per game. Peyton Malcuit has contributed significantly to the receiving game with 70.0 yards per game, and defensive leader Caleb Valentic has been strong with 12 tackles per game.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have performed excellently against common opponents. In their matchups against Harrold, Gold-Burg won 51-6, while Woodson triumphed 66-33. Against Throckmorton, both teams had commanding victories—Gold-Burg won 78-19, and Woodson won 2-0 by forfeit.

Looking Ahead:

With both teams recording identical 6-4 records, their playoff aspirations remain alive. Gold-Burg has demonstrated resilience at home, while Woodson has shown dominance in early game scoring. With their similar overall records, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest of offensive strength and defensive strategy.

As the season progresses, the key to victory for both teams will be how they manage to exploit their respective strengths—Gold-Burg’s powerful rushing attack versus Woodson’s well-rounded offensive approach. The clash of these two teams will certainly be one to watch in the coming weeks.