The Aledo Bearcats (11-0) will host the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates (8-3) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 5A D1 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7:30pm ET at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Aledo Bearcats vs. Cooper Pirates
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7:30pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 5A D1 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium, TX
Live Stream: Watch here
The Bearcats are the favorites in this game. They have a better record than the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates, and they are playing at home. The Bearcats are also led by a high-powered offense and a solid defense.
The Aledo Bearcats offense is averaging 49.1 points per game. They are led by running back Ray Guillory and quarterback Hauss Hejny. Guillory has rushed for 98.1 yards per game and 11 touchdowns this season, while Hejny has thrown for 191.2 yards per game and 18 touchdowns.
The Bearcats defense is allowing only 19.9 points per game. They are led by linebacker Davhon Keys, who has 64.7 tackles and 1.5 sacks this season.
The Lubbock-Cooper Pirates offense is averaging 42.6 points per game. They are led by running back Jamel Nickerson and quarterback Trey Owens. Nickerson has rushed for 763 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, while Owens has thrown for 2,541 yards and 30 touchdowns.
The Pirates defense is allowing only 36.4 points per game. They are led by linebacker Landon Rink, who has 42 tackles and 3.0 sacks this season.
I predict that the Aledo Bearcats will win a close game, 42-35. The Bearcats have a better offense and defense than the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates. The Bearcats are also playing at home.
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 Aledo Bearcats will need to pressure Owens and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Pirates’ rushing attack.
The Lubbock-Cooper Pirates will need to pressure Hejny and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Bearcats’ rushing attack.
I predict that the Aledo Bearcats will win a close game, 42-35. The Bearcats have a better offense and defense than the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates. The Bearcats are also playing at home.
