The Liberty-Eylau Leopards (3-6) and Carthage Bulldogs (10-0) will meet in the first round of the 2023 UIL 4A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Thursday, November 9th, at 7:00pm ET, at Pine Tree High School in Pine Tree, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Liberty-Eylau Leopards vs. Carthage Bulldogs
Time: Thursday Nov 09, 2023, 7:00pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 4A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: First Round
Locations: Pine Tree High School, TX
Live stream: Watch here
This is a matchup of two teams that are on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Leopards are coming into the playoffs with a losing record, while the Bulldogs are undefeated. The Leopards are also the underdogs in this game, as they are facing the number one ranked team in the state.
Despite being the underdogs, the Leopards are confident that they can pull off an upset. They are led by Greg London, Zabrien Hawkins, and Britain Pipes, who are all talented players. The Leopards also have a good defense, which has held opponents to an average of 25.1 points per game this season.
The Carthage Bulldogs are the favorites in this game, but they will not be taking the Leopards lightly. The Bulldogs are led by Kj Edwards and Jett Surratt, who are two of the best players in the state. The Bulldogs also have a high-powered offense, which has averaged 44.0 points per game this season.
The Liberty-Eylau Leopards defense will need to be able to contain Kj Edwards and the Carthage Bulldogs’ high-powered offense in order to have a chance to win this game. The Carthage Bulldogs defense will need to be able to slow down Greg London and the Liberty-Eylau Leopards’ 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 Leopards may have a slight edge in terms of motivation, as they will be looking to pull off a major upset. However, the Bulldogs are the more experienced team and they have the better roster.
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Prediction
Carthage Bulldogs 35, Liberty-Eylau Leopards 28
Analysis
The Carthage Bulldogs are the favorites in this game, but they will not be taking the Liberty-Eylau Leopards lightly. The Leopards 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 Leopards may have a slight edge in terms of motivation, but the Bulldogs are the more experienced team and they have the better roster.
X-Factor
The X-factor in this game will be the Carthage Bulldogs’ defense. The Bulldogs have one of the best defenses in the state, and they will need to be able to contain Greg London and the Liberty-Eylau Leopards’ 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 Carthage Bulldogs are the favorites, but the Liberty-Eylau Leopards are a dangerous team that should not be overlooked. It is sure to be a close and exciting game.
