The Deweyville Pirates (9-2) will host the Bowie Pirates (8-3) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Bowie – Simms, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Bowie Pirates vs. Deweyville Pirates
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Bowie – Simms, TX
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The Pirates are the favorites in this game. They have a better offense and a better defense than the Bowie Pirates. The Pirates are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
The Deweyville Pirates offense is averaging 366.5 total yards per game. They are led by running back Elijah Curl, who has rushed for 1,255 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. Curl is also a threat on the ground, with 9.2 passing yards per game.
The Pirates also have a strong running game, averaging 355.5 yards per game.
The Deweyville Pirates defense is allowing only 36.5 points per game. They are led by linebacker Gunner Evans, who has 55 tackles and 0.8 sacks this season.
The Bowie Pirates offense is averaging 44.7 points per game. They are led by quarterback Kallel Crooks, who has thrown for 1,110 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Crooks is also a threat on the ground, with 49 rushing yards per game.
The Pirates also have a strong running game, averaging 198.2 yards per game.
The Bowie Pirates defense is allowing only 36.9 points per game. They are led by linebacker Mason Gibson, who has 42 tackles and 0.4 sacks this season.
I predict that the Deweyville Pirates will win a close game, 35-28. The Pirates 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 Deweyville Pirates will need to pressure Crooks and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Pirates’ running game.
The Bowie Pirates will need to pressure Curl and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Pirates’ running game.
I predict that the Deweyville Pirates will win a close game, 35-28. The Pirates are the better team and they have the experience to win.
