Conroe at The Woodlands: District 13-6A Showdown

The Woodlands, TX – A pivotal District 13-6A football matchup is set for Friday, October 20th, 2023, as the Conroe Tigers travel to Woodforest Bank Stadium to face The Woodlands Highlanders. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM CST in a game that carries significant weight for both teams’ playoff aspirations.

The Woodlands Highlanders enter the contest with an impressive 6-1 overall record and are undefeated in district play at 3-0. They showcased their dominant offensive prowess last week with a commanding 49-21 victory over Grand Oaks. In district games, the Highlanders’ offense has been a force, averaging over 40 points per game. Quarterback Mabry Mettauer led the charge in their last outing, throwing for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns, connecting effectively with receivers such as Quanell Farrakhan Jr., who recorded over 100 receiving yards and a score. The ground game also flourished, with running backs Patrick and Cole each surpassing 100 rushing yards in the same game.

Across the field, the Conroe Tigers stand at 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district play after securing a solid 35-21 win against College Park. While The Woodlands boasts an explosive offense, Conroe’s defense has proven to be formidable in district competition, holding opponents to fewer than 20 points per game. Offensively, Tigers’ quarterback Jaxon Haire has been a key player this season, accumulating over 1500 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. On the defensive side, look for defensive back/wide receiver Draylon Johnson, who has already snagged three interceptions this year.

Historically, this rivalry has heavily favored The Woodlands. The Highlanders have dominated the series, winning the last 11 consecutive matchups against Conroe. The Tigers’ last victory against The Woodlands dates back to 2011, and last season, The Woodlands secured a decisive 51-7 win.

This Friday’s game holds immense importance for both programs. For The Woodlands, a victory would preserve their perfect district record and place them in an exceptionally strong position to clinch a playoff berth in the coming weeks. For Conroe, however, pulling off an upset against their long-standing rival would be monumental. Such a win would tie them with The Woodlands in district losses, providing a substantial boost to their own playoff hopes and significantly altering the District 13-6A landscape.