The Hooks Hornets (11-0) will host the Daingerfield Tigers (8-3) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Pittsburg Pirates stadium in Pittsburg, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Hooks Hornets vs. Daingerfield Tigers
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 3A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Pittsburg Pirates stadium, TX
Live stream: Watch here
The Hornets are the favorites in this game. They have a better rushing attack and a better defense than the Daingerfield Tigers. The Hornets are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
The Hooks Hornets rushing attack is averaging 289.4 yards per game. They are led by running back Keyshawn Walls, who has rushed for 1,778 yards and 25 touchdowns this season.
The Hornets also have a strong passing game, led by quarterback Ripken Birdwell. Birdwell has thrown for 1,927 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
The Hooks Hornets defense is allowing only 46.9 points per game. They are led by linebacker Jasper Crain, who has 96 tackles and 1.7 sacks this season.
The Daingerfield Tigers rushing attack is averaging 114.5 yards per game. They are led by running back Ashton Williams, who has rushed for 1,284 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
The Tigers also have a strong passing game, led by quarterback Chase Johnson. Johnson has thrown for 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
The Daingerfield Tigers defense is allowing only 38.5 points per game. They are led by linebacker Ra’kadrian Minter, who has 88 tackles and 0.5 sacks this season.
I predict that the Hooks Hornets will win a close game, 49-42. The Hornets 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. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so the defense will need to come up with some big plays.
The Hooks Hornets will need to pressure Johnson and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Tigers’ rushing attack.
The Daingerfield Tigers will need to pressure Birdwell and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Hornets’ rushing attack.
I predict that the Hooks Hornets will win a close game, 49-42. The Hornets are the better team and they have the experience to win.
