The Mart Panthers (11-0) will host the Overton Mustangs (10-1) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Mart – Mart, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Mart Panthers vs. Overton Mustangs
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 UIL 2A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Mart – Mart, TX
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The Panthers are the favorites in this game. They have a better rushing attack and a better defense than the Overton Mustangs. The Panthers are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
The Mart Panthers rushing attack is averaging 301.3 yards per game. They are led by running back Jd Bell, who has rushed for 1,551 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
The Panthers also have a strong passing game, led by quarterback De’Montrel Medlock. Medlock has thrown for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
The Mart Panthers defense is allowing only 47.1 points per game. They are led by linebacker Cornelius Gillaspy, who has 58 tackles and 7.1 sacks this season.
The Overton Mustangs rushing attack is averaging 147.6 yards per game. They are led by running back Bryce Still, who has rushed for 415 yards and four touchdowns this season.
The Mustangs also have a strong passing game, led by quarterback Bryce Still. Still has thrown for 2,519 yards and 30 touchdowns this season.
The Overton Mustangs defense is allowing only 40.6 points per game. They are led by linebacker Kash Fletcer, who has 71 tackles and 0.9 sacks this season.
I predict that the Mart Panthers will win a close game, 49-42. The Panthers 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 Mart Panthers will need to pressure Still and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Mustangs’ rushing attack.
The Overton Mustangs will need to pressure Medlock and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Panthers’ rushing attack.
I predict that the Mart Panthers will win a close game, 49-42. The Panthers are the better team and they have the experience to win.
