The Lovelady Lions (11-0) will host the Hico Tigers (8-3) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Mary Hardin Baylor University in Belton, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Lovelady Lions vs. Hico Tigers
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Mary Hardin Baylor University, TX
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The Lions are the favorites in this game. They have a better offense and a better defense than the Hico Tigers. The Lions are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
The Lovelady Lions are a high-powered offense, averaging 45.6 points per game. They are led by quarterback Jordy Hernandez, who has thrown for 2,456 yards and 32 touchdowns this season. Hernandez is also a threat on the ground, with 631 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
The Lions also have a strong running game, averaging 185.8 yards per game. They are led by running back Riley Thompson, who has rushed for 1,598 yards and 22 touchdowns this season.
The Lovelady Lions defense is also tough, allowing only 27.7 points per game. They are led by linebacker Dawson Hall, who has 76 tackles and 11 sacks this season.
The Tigers are a good team, but they are outmatched in this game. They have a good offense, but their defense is not as good as the Lovelady Lions’ defense.
The Hico Tigers average 27.7 points per game on offense. They are led by quarterback Ty Thompson, who has thrown for 2,076 yards and 26 touchdowns this season. Thompson is also a threat on the ground, with 274 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
The Tigers also have a good running game, averaging 168.8 yards per game. They are led by running back Rylan Monsey, who has rushed for 1,437 yards and 14 touchdowns this season.
The Hico Tigers defense allows 37.0 points per game. They are led by linebacker Zathin Reyes, who has 76 tackles and 3.6 sacks this season.
I predict that the Lovelady Lions will win a close game, 35-28. The Lions 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 Lovelady Lions will need to pressure Thompson and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down Monsey and the Tigers’ running game.
The Hico Tigers will need to pressure Hernandez and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down Thompson and the Lions’ running game.
I predict that the Lovelady Lions will win a close game, 35-28. The Lions are the better team and they have the experience to win.
