The Buena Vista (CO) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Wray (CO) today at 1 p.m. at Buena Vista. This game is part of the “2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 1A” tournament.
Wray vs Buena Vista High School Football Game Info:
What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Wray vs Buena Vista
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00pm
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 1A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Wray vs Buena Vista
The Buena Vista varsity football team (9-2) will take on the undefeated Wray Eagles (11-0) in a highly anticipated playoff game today at 1 p.m. at Buena Vista. This matchup is part of the “2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 1A” tournament, and both teams come into the game with strong records and impressive performances.
Records and Rankings
Wray enters the game as the top-ranked team in the state with a perfect 11-0 record. They have dominated opponents all season, winning each of their games by large margins. Wray’s offense has been particularly potent, averaging 43.9 points per game, led by standout players like Samuel Meisner, who has rushed for 121.5 yards per game, and quarterback Casey Midcap, who has passed for 125 yards per game.
On the other side, Buena Vista has been no slouch either. With a 9-2 record, they finished strong in the league, boasting a perfect 5-0 mark in league play. The Demons are averaging 31.1 points per game, led by Eli Schuknecht, who is both a dynamic passer (105.6 passing yards per game) and rusher (129.3 rushing yards per game). Buena Vista has proven itself in big games this season, with victories over teams like Holyoke and Burlington in the last few weeks.
Key Stats and Team Strengths
While Wray’s offense has been explosive, Buena Vista has been equally impressive with its well-rounded attack. Wray leads in total yards per game, with 393.9, compared to Buena Vista’s 324.2. However, Buena Vista has the advantage in rushing yards per game, averaging 218.6 yards compared to Wray’s 271.1. Both teams excel defensively as well, with Wray averaging 72.5 tackles per game and Buena Vista at 61.1.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season. Wray went undefeated in their games against Holyoke, Burlington, and Limon, while Buena Vista secured victories against Holyoke and Burlington but fell to Limon in a tough matchup earlier in the season. This gives both teams valuable experience against similar competition, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
What to Expect
With both teams boasting powerful offenses and solid defenses, this game is expected to be a thrilling and hard-fought battle. Wray will look to maintain its perfect record, relying on its strong running game and well-balanced offense. Buena Vista, however, will be hungry for an upset, as they aim to ride the momentum of their strong season and take down the top seed in the tournament.
The game kicks off at 1 p.m., and football fans will be treated to what promises to be a classic playoff showdown between two of the best teams in Class 1A.
