The Kaufman Lions (3-7) and Panther Creek Panthers (9-1) will meet in the first round of the 2023 UIL 4A D1 Texas State Football Championships on Thursday, November 9th, at 7:00pm ET, at Panther Creek High School in Valera, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Kaufman Lions vs. Panther Creek Panthers
Time: Thursday Nov 09, 2023, 7:00pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 4A D1 Texas State Football Championships
Round: First Round
Locations: Panther Creek – Valera, TX
Live stream: Watch here
This is a matchup of two teams that are on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Lions are coming into the playoffs with a losing record, while the Panthers are undefeated. The Lions are also the underdogs in this game, as they are facing the number five ranked team in the state.
Despite being the underdogs, the Lions are confident that they can pull off an upset. They are led by Elijah Rose, Ty Burleson, and Pate Bowers, who are all talented players. The Lions also have a good defense, which has held opponents to an average of 26.0 points per game this season.
The Panther Creek Panthers are the favorites in this game, but they will not be taking the Lions lightly. The Panthers are led by Sentel Simpson and Braxton Roberts, who are two of the best players in the state. The Panthers also have a high-powered offense, which has averaged 41.1 points per game this season.
The Kaufman Lions defense will need to be able to contain Sentel Simpson and the Panther Creek Panthers’ high-powered offense in order to have a chance to win this game. The Panther Creek Panthers defense will need to be able to slow down Elijah Rose and the Kaufman Lions’ offense in order to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
This is expected to be a close game, with both teams having a chance to win. The Lions may have a slight edge in terms of motivation, as they will be looking to pull off a major upset. However, the Panthers are the more experienced team and they have the better roster.
How to Watch
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Prediction
Panther Creek Panthers 38, Kaufman Lions 28
Analysis
The Panther Creek Panthers are the favorites in this game, but they will not be taking the Kaufman Lions lightly. The Lions are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to pull off an upset.
This is expected to be a close game, with both teams having a chance to win. The Lions may have a slight edge in terms of motivation, but the Panthers are the more experienced team and they have the better roster.
X-Factor
The X-factor in this game will be the Kaufman Lions’ defense. The Lions have a good defense, and they will need to be able to contain Sentel Simpson and the Panther Creek Panthers’ high-powered offense in order to win this game.
Conclusion
This is a game that should not be missed. Both teams are evenly matched and both teams have a lot of talent. The Panther Creek Panthers are the favorites, but the Kaufman Lions are a dangerous team that should not be overlooked. It is sure to be a close and exciting game.
