The Belton Tigers (10-1) will host the Randle Lions (10-1) in the second round of the 2023 UIL 5A D2 Texas State Football Championships on Friday, November 17th at 7pm ET at Belton High School in Belton, TX.
What it is: Texas High School Football
Matchup: Belton Tigers vs. Randle Lions
Time: Friday Nov 17, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: Followers2023 UIL 5A D2 Texas State Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Belton – Belton, TX
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The Tigers are the favorites in this game. They have a better defense than the Randle Lions, and they are playing at home. The Tigers are also led by a strong running game.
The Belton Tigers running game is averaging 192.1 yards per game. They are led by running back Shaun Snapp, who has rushed for 851 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
The Tigers also have a solid passing game, led by quarterback Reese Rumfield. Rumfield has thrown for 1,545 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
The Belton Tigers defense is allowing only 31.5 points per game. They are led by linebacker Wyatt Butler, who has 51 tackles and 3.0 sacks this season.
The Randle Lions running game is averaging 237.5 yards per game. They are led by running back Landen Callis-Williams, who has rushed for 1,489 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
The Lions also have a strong passing game, led by quarterback Tyler Skrabanek. Skrabanek has thrown for 1,879 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
The Randle Lions defense is allowing only 44.3 points per game. They are led by defensive lineman Eric Strickland, who has 38 tackles and 2.0 sacks this season.
I predict that the Belton Tigers will win a close game, 35-31. The Tigers have a better defense than the Randle Lions, and they are playing at home. The Tigers are also led by a strong running game.
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 Belton Tigers will need to pressure Skrabanek and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Lions’ rushing attack.
The Randle Lions will need to pressure Rumfield and force him into making mistakes. They will also need to find a way to slow down the Tigers’ rushing attack.
I predict that the Belton Tigers will win a close game, 35-31. The Tigers have a better defense than the Randle Lions, and they are playing at home. The Tigers are also led by a strong running game.
