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Class 6A Division I State Championship Game

    North Crowley Dominates Austin Westlake in Decisive Victory

    Arlington, TX – The North Crowley Panthers showcased their offensive and defensive prowess, defeating the Austin Westlake Chaparrals 50-21 at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2024. North Crowley's balanced attack overwhelmed Westlake, combining a powerful passing game with a dominant rushing performance.

    First Quarter:
    North Crowley opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the game with a 75-yard touchdown pass from C. Jimerson to Q. Gibson. Westlake quickly tied the game with a 2-yard rushing touchdown by G. Barlett. North Crowley regained the lead with a 44-yard rushing touchdown by Jimerson, ending the quarter ahead 14-7.

    Second Quarter:
    North Crowley extended their lead with two touchdown passes from Jimerson, connecting with Gibson for 44 yards and D. Bray for another 44-yard score, making it 28-7 at halftime.

    Third Quarter:
    The Panthers continued their dominance with a 1-yard rushing touchdown by D. Bray and a 75-yard touchdown run by C. Warren III. Westlake's R. Wise added a rushing touchdown, but North Crowley held a commanding 43-14 lead at the end of the quarter.

    Fourth Quarter:
    Westlake scored once more with R. Wise, but North Crowley sealed the game with another Jimerson-to-Gibson touchdown pass, ending the contest with a final score of 50-21.

    Team Statistics

    Category Austin Westlake North Crowley
    First Downs 23 26
    Rushing Yards 187 341
    Passing Yards 155 299
    Total Offensive Yards 342 640
    Fumbles Lost 1 0
    Penalties/Yards 4/35 11/108
    Time of Possession 19:03 28:57
    Third Down Conversions 5 of 9 12 of 15
    Fourth Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 3
    Touchdowns 3 7

    Individual Statistics

    Austin Westlake

    • Rushing:
      • R. Wise: 17 carries, 103 yards, 2 TDs
      • G. Barlett: 10 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
      • E. Clark: 6 carries, 14 yards
    • Passing:
      • R. Wise: 10 of 23, 155 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INT
    • Receiving:
      • B. Wilhelm: 3 receptions, 72 yards
      • G. Barlett: 4 receptions, 33 yards
      • E. Kolander: 1 reception, 42 yards
    • Punting:
      • J. Bravo: 3 punts, 127 yards, 42.3 avg

    North Crowley

    • Rushing:
      • C. Warren III: 23 carries, 217 yards, 1 TD
      • C. Jimerson: 7 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
      • D. Bray: 10 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD
    • Passing:
      • C. Jimerson: 14 of 23, 299 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INT
    • Receiving:
      • Q. Gibson: 7 receptions, 181 yards, 3 TDs
      • D. Bray: 2 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
      • C. Warren III: 1 reception, 24 yards
    • Kickoffs:
      • D. Gonzalez: 8 kickoffs, 296 yards, 37 avg

    Key Plays and Turning Points

    • North Crowley’s opening 75-yard touchdown pass set the tone for the game.
    • A second-quarter fumble by G. Barlett led to a North Crowley touchdown, widening the gap to 21-7.
    • C. Warren III’s 75-yard touchdown run in the third quarter showcased the Panthers' dominance on the ground.
    • Jimerson's four touchdown passes were crucial in securing the victory.

    North Crowley outpaced Westlake with 640 offensive yards compared to 342, dominating both the air and ground game. Their defense also delivered a standout performance, limiting Westlake's impact and forcing key turnovers. The game drew a crowd of 36,120 fans.

    Offensive MVP: Quentin Gibson (North Crowley)
    Defensive MVP: Derrick Gleason (North Crowley)

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