The Kingdom Prep Academy Warriors and Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders will square off in the first round of the TAPPS 2023 High School Football Playoffs – 6 Man III on Thursday, November 9th at 7:30pm ET in Azle, Texas.
The Warriors enter the playoffs with a 6-4 record, while the Fighting Crusaders boast a 7-3 record. Kingdom Prep Academy is ranked 515th in the nation and 106th in the state, while Azle Christian is ranked 609th in the nation and 122nd in the state. In their division, Kingdom Prep Academy is ranked 9th, while Azle Christian is ranked 11th.
The Warriors average 39.2 points per game, while the Fighting Crusaders average 34.1 points per game.
The two teams have never met before.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Kingdom Prep Academy Warriors vs. Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders
Time: Thursday Nov 09, 2023, 7:30pm ET
Game Type: Area Playoffs
Bracket: TAPPS 2023 High School Football Playoff – 6 Man III
Round: First Round
Locations: Azle, TX
Live stream: Watch here
This is a very close matchup between two evenly matched teams. Both Kingdom Prep Academy and Azle Christian have strong offenses and they are both capable of putting up points in a hurry.
The key to the game for the Warriors will be to control the clock and keep the Fighting Crusaders’ offense off the field. If they can do that, they will have a good chance of winning.
The Fighting Crusaders, on the other hand, will need to make big plays on special teams and force the Warriors into turnovers.
Prediction:
This is a very close matchup, but I am going to give the edge to the Kingdom Prep Academy Warriors. I think their slightly better defense will be the difference in the game.
Final Prediction: Kingdom Prep Academy Warriors 35, Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders 28
