The Wall Hawks (9-2) will host the Childress Bobcats (8-3) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Post High School in Post, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Wall Hawks vs. Childress Bobcats
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Post High School, TX
Live Stream: Watch here
The Hawks are coming off a first-round bye in the playoffs. They are led by running back Nathan Pepper, who has rushed for 70.2 yards and 6 touchdowns this season. Pepper is also a threat in the passing game, with 79.4 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Hawks have a balanced offense, averaging 357.4 total yards per game. They are also a good defensive team, allowing only 42.7 points per game. The Hawks are led on defense by linebacker Ethan Michalewicz, who has 8.8 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season.
The Bobcats are coming off a hard-fought victory over the Canadian Wildcats in the first round of the playoffs. They are led by running back Dareon Mathis, who has rushed for 100.3 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Mathis is also a threat in the passing game, with 112.7 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Bobcats have a balanced offense, averaging 198.1 total yards per game. They are also a good defensive team, allowing only 31.6 points per game. The Bobcats are led on defense by linebacker Kade Jenkins, who has 10.3 tackles this season.
The Wall Hawks and Childress Bobcats have never met on the football field before.
The Wall Hawks are the favorites in this game. They have a better offense and a better defense than the Childress Bobcats. The Hawks are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
The Childress Bobcats will need to pressure Dillard and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down Pepper and the Hawks’ running game.
In the end, I predict that the Wall Hawks will win a close game, 35-28. The Hawks are the better team and they have the experience to win.
The key to this game will be which team can force the other into making mistakes. The Wall Hawks have a better defense and a more experienced team, so they have the edge in this category.
The Childress Bobcats will need to play a perfect game to have a chance to win. They will need to protect Rabe and give him time to throw the ball. They will also need to find a way to slow down Pepper and the Hawks’ running game.
I predict that the Wall Hawks will win a close game, 35-28. The Hawks are the better team and they have the experience to win.
