The Oglesby Tigers (10-0) will host the Oakwood Panthers (6-5) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 6-Man 1A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7:30pm ET at Oakwood – Oakwood, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Oakwood Panthers vs. Oglesby Tigers
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7:30pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 6-Man 1A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Oakwood – Oakwood, TX
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The Tigers are the favorites in this game. They have a better record than the Oakwood Panthers, and they are playing at home. The Tigers are also led by a high-powered offense and a solid defense.
The Oglesby Tigers offense is averaging 55.8 points per game. They are led by running back Kyler Fossett and quarterback Hunter Walter. Fossett has rushed for 181.0 yards per game and 21 touchdowns this season, while Walter has thrown for 96.8 yards per game and 12 touchdowns.
The Tigers defense is allowing only 38.5 points per game. They are led by linebacker Cash Lee, who has 9.3 tackles per game.
The Oakwood Panthers offense is averaging 39.8 points per game. They are led by running back Trey Smith and quarterback Jack Hendricks. Smith has rushed for 134.1 yards per game and 15 touchdowns this season, while Hendricks has thrown for 56.1 yards per game and 10 touchdowns.
The Panthers defense is allowing only 55.8 points per game. They are led by linebacker Trey Smith, who has 8.2 tackles per game.
I predict that the Oglesby Tigers will win a close game, 42-38. The Tigers have a better offense and defense than the Oakwood Panthers. The Tigers 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 Oglesby Tigers will need to pressure Hendricks and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Panthers’ rushing attack.
The Oakwood Panthers will need to pressure Walter and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Tigers’ passing attack.
I predict that the Oglesby Tigers will win a close game, 42-38. The Tigers have a better offense and defense than the Oakwood Panthers. The Tigers are also playing at home.
