The Alpine Bucks (7-4) will travel to Andrews HS to face the Idalou Wildcats (6-5) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Idalou Wildcats vs. Alpine Bucks
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Andrews HS, TX
Live Stream: Watch here
The Bucks are coming off a hard-fought victory over the Kermit Yellowjackets in the first round of the playoffs. They are led by running back Logan Smith, who has rushed for 1,265 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Smith is also a threat in the passing game, with 25 receptions for 333 yards and three touchdowns.
The Wildcats are coming off a bye in the first round of the playoffs. They are led by quarterback Tate Hendley, who has thrown for 1,610 yards and 24 touchdowns this season. Hendley is also a threat on the ground, with 166 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Bucks and Wildcats have never met on the football field before.
The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Subscriptions can be purchased for $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year. The game can also be watched on demand on the NFHS Network website or app.
The Bucks are the favorites in this game, but the Wildcats are a dangerous team that is playing with a lot of confidence. The Bucks have a better running game and a more dynamic quarterback, but the Wildcats have a better passing game and a more experienced team.
The Bucks will need to pressure Hendley and force him into making mistakes. The Wildcats will need to find a way to slow down Smith and the Bucks’ running game.
In the end, I predict that the Alpine Bucks will win a close game, 38-31.
The Bucks are making their first playoff appearance since 2019. They are looking to reach the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
The Wildcats are making their second straight playoff appearance. They are looking to reach the state quarterfinals for the first time in school history.
The Bucks and Wildcats have never met on the football field before.
Both teams are well-matched and have the potential to win this game. The Bucks have a slight edge in terms of running game and quarterback play. However, the Wildcats have a slight edge in terms of passing game and experience.
The key to this game will be which team can force the other into making mistakes. If the Bucks can pressure Hendley and force him into turnovers, they will have a good chance of winning. If the Wildcats can find a way to slow down Smith and the Bucks’ running game, they will have a good chance of winning.
I predict that the Alpine Bucks will win a close game, 38-31.
