The Chapel Hill Bulldogs (9-2) will travel to El Campo, Texas to take on the El Campo Ricebirds (6-5) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 4A D1 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at 7:30pm ET.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: El Campo Ricebirds vs. Chapel Hill Bulldogs
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7:30pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 4A D1 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: El Campo – El Campo, TX
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The Bulldogs are the favorites in this game. They have a better record than the El Campo Ricebirds, and they are averaging more points per game. The Bulldogs are also led by a high-powered offense and a solid defense.
The Chapel Hill Bulldogs offense is averaging 46.5 points per game. They are led by running back Rickey Stewart and quarterback Demetrius Brisbon jr. Stewart has rushed for 184.6 yards per game and 17 touchdowns this season, while Brisbon jr. has thrown for 144.2 yards per game and 12 touchdowns.
The Bulldogs defense is allowing only 23.8 points per game. They are led by linebacker Da’Veon Ross, who has 11.2 tackles per game.
The El Campo Ricebirds offense is averaging 28.5 points per game. They are led by running back Oliver Miles and quarterback Ridge Spenrath. Miles has rushed for 108.3 yards per game and 9 touchdowns this season, while Spenrath has thrown for 115.4 yards per game and 10 touchdowns.
The Ricebirds defense is allowing only 325.2 yards per game. They are led by linebacker Darrion Holmes, who has 7.8 tackles per game.
I predict that the Chapel Hill Bulldogs will win this game, 42-28. The Bulldogs have a better offense and defense than the El Campo Ricebirds. The Bulldogs are also averaging more points per game.
The key to this game will be which team can force the other into making mistakes. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so the defense will need to come up with some big plays.
The Chapel Hill Bulldogs will need to pressure Spenrath and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Ricebirds’ rushing attack.
The El Campo Ricebirds will need to pressure Brisbon jr. and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Bulldogs’ passing attack.
I predict that the Chapel Hill Bulldogs will win this game, 42-28. The Bulldogs have a better offense and defense than the El Campo Ricebirds. The Bulldogs are also averaging more points per game.
