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MerkelDublin
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47
Lions
21

The Dublin (TX) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Merkel (TX) by a score of 47-21.

Game Details: Dublin High School

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merkel141320047
Dublin0701421
Final score provided by Z. de Vries.
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Game Stats

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Merkel (23-24)

Dublin (23-24)

Merkel

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals917179.52919.9325990.1
13Bronson Lloyd1317.33317.011713.9
14Maddox O'malley814162.57120.33159107.7
Dublin

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1732177.53110.42450.7
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)1732177.53110.42450.7
Merkel

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals2932711.38624
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)1416812.08611
13Bronson Lloyd2-15-7.500
14Maddox O'malley610016.73012
22Rayson Houston3186.01101
33Braxton Duden45614.0480
Dublin

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals361494.101
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)11696.301
4Aiden Salyer (Sr)10333.30
22Cameron Patton (Sr)15473.10
Merkel

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals816220.3593
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)11616.0
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)410426.0592
24CJ Walcott (Jr)155.05
30Bryant Jones (Sr)23718.5451
Dublin

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1717710.42
3Kevin Patton (Sr)2147.0
4Aiden Salyer (Sr)100.0
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)35016.7
10F. Garcia (Jr)3299.7
22Cameron Patton (Sr)155.0
25Severiano Ruiz (Jr)3248.0
81Ky Gilman (So)45513.82
Merkel

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals3271623217108646
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)1681632216
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)10453157
13Bronson Lloyd-15-15
14Maddox O'malley100100
22Rayson Houston1818
23Trey Alexander175572
24CJ Walcott (Jr)55
30Bryant Jones (Sr)3737
33Braxton Duden5656
Dublin

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals149177326
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)6969
3Kevin Patton (Sr)1414
4Aiden Salyer (Sr)33033
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)5050
10F. Garcia (Jr)2929
22Cameron Patton (Sr)47552
25Severiano Ruiz (Jr)2424
81Ky Gilman (So)5555
Merkel

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals327179162506
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)16816184
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)104104
13Bronson Lloyd-15172
14Maddox O'malley100162262
22Rayson Houston1818
24CJ Walcott (Jr)55
30Bryant Jones (Sr)3737
33Braxton Duden5656
Dublin

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals149177177326
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)69177246
3Kevin Patton (Sr)1414
4Aiden Salyer (Sr)33033
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)5050
10F. Garcia (Jr)2929
22Cameron Patton (Sr)47552
25Severiano Ruiz (Jr)2424
81Ky Gilman (So)5555
Merkel

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals34589210.0
2Elijah Olivarez (Sr)613192.0
3Jonathon Seedig3691.0
4Eli Delgado11
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)11
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)235
11J. Calderon (Jr)1451.0
12Aiden Jackson (Sr)325
22Rayson Houston358
23Trey Alexander224
24CJ Walcott (Jr)55
30Bryant Jones (Sr)3362.0
33Braxton Duden3251.0
54Adrian Rocha (Sr)3142.0
56Seth Bryant2461.0
64Chris Navarrete112
66Jose Huerta (Sr)11
70Cayden Rhodes22
75Caleb Ellison (Jr)44

Tackles

Dublin has not entered any tackles stats.
Merkel

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.04
3Jonathon Seedig1
11J. Calderon (Jr)1
30Bryant Jones (Sr)2
54Adrian Rocha (Sr)1.0

Sacks

Dublin has not entered any sacks stats.
Merkel

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals410827.0312
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)25326.51
11J. Calderon (Jr)1
12Aiden Jackson (Sr)11
23Trey Alexander25527.511

Defensive Statistics

Dublin has not entered any defensive statistics stats.
Merkel

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals714821.1
2Elijah Olivarez (Sr)47518.8
14Maddox O'malley25326.5
56Seth Bryant12020.0
Dublin

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals423558.8603
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)423558.8603
Merkel

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals14747.0
14Maddox O'malley14747.0
Dublin

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals15252.052
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)15252.052
Merkel

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals13232.03211717.017049
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)13232.03232
23Trey Alexander11717.017017

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Dublin has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Merkel

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals742547
2Elijah Olivarez (Sr)44
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)166
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)21212
14Maddox O'malley21212
22Rayson Houston166
23Trey Alexander11
30Bryant Jones (Sr)166
Dublin

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318321
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)166
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)33
81Ky Gilman (So)21212
Merkel

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals57.701.05
2Elijah Olivarez (Sr)46.74
23Trey Alexander111.001.01
Dublin

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals331.03
5Aidan Hernandez (Sr)331.03
Merkel

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals437
6Connor Willyerd (Sr)11
10Kaden Blubaugh (So)22
14Maddox O'malley22
22Rayson Houston11
30Bryant Jones (Sr)11
Dublin

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals123
1Kaden Gaitan (Jr)11
81Ky Gilman (So)22
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Recap Video

Game Story

Texas High School Football - Dublin beaten by Merkel

October 6, 2023: Dublin, TX 76446

The Merkel Badgers topped the host Dublin Lions football team by a count of 47-21 in Friday's league outing.

With the win, Merkel upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Badgers host Eastland (Eastland, TX) to confront the Mavericks in a 3A-2 Region II District 5 outing on Friday, October 13. The Mavericks come into the game with a record of 1-5. Eastland lost 49-24 in their recent league game against Jacksboro (Jacksboro, TX)

The Lions now hold a 1-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Millsap for a 3A-2 Region II District 5 game on Friday, October 13. Dublin will battle a Bulldogs team coming off a 35-22 league win over Comanche (Comanche, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 3-2.

Zac de VriesLions Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Merkel 0, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 6:39p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 6:39p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:39p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:39p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel kicking off to Dublin.
    Posted @ 6:59p
  6. 0 - 0
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    Turnover on Downs

    Merkel1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Dublin has turned possession over on downs. Merkel has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Merkel 0, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  7. 6 - 0
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Merkel1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel - #14 Maddox O'malley with a 23 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 6, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:10p
  8. 7 - 0
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    Made Point After

    Merkel1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Good. Merkel 7, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:10p
  9. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dublin1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel kicked off to Dublin. Dublin has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Merkel 7, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:12p
  10. 7 - 0
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    Interception

    Merkel1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merkel intercepts a Dublin pass and has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Merkel 7, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:18p
  11. 7 - 0
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    Long Run

    Merkel1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merkel with a long run. Merkel has the ball on Dublin's 26-yard line. Merkel 7, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:19p
  12. 13 - 0
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Merkel1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Merkel - #14 Maddox O'malley with a 30 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 13, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  13. 14 - 0
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    Made Point After

    Merkel1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Good. Merkel 14, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:23p
  14. 14 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Merkel 14, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:32p
  15. 14 - 0

    Update

    Dublin2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Dublin - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Merkel's 19-yard line. Merkel 14, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:32p
  16. 14 - 0
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    Interception

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merkel intercepts a Dublin pass and has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Merkel 14, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:34p
  17. 20 - 0
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    Passing Touchdown

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merkel - #14 Maddox O'malley 41 Yd pass completed to #10 Kaden Blubaugh for a TD. Merkel 20, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:35p
  18. 20 - 0
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    Missed Point After

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Missed. Merkel 20, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:36p
  19. 20 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dublin2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merkel kicked off to Dublin. Dublin has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Merkel 20, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:38p
  20. 20 - 0
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    Fumble Recovery

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merkel recovered a fumble by Dublin and has the ball on their own 14-yard line. Merkel 20, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:41p
  21. 26 - 0
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merkel - 86 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 26, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:42p
  22. 27 - 0
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    Made Point After

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Good. Merkel 27, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:43p
  23. 27 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dublin2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merkel kicked off to Dublin. Dublin has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:45p
  24. 27 - 0
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    Punt

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Dublin has punted to Merkel. Merkel has the ball on their own 43-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:48p
  25. 27 - 0

    Punt

    Dublin2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merkel has punted to Dublin. Dublin has the ball on their own 16-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:51p
  26. 27 - 0

    Update

    Dublin2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Dublin - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Merkel's 27-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 0
    Posted @ 7:58p
  27. 27 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Dublin2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Dublin - #1 Kaden Gaitan 27 Yd pass completed to #81 Ky Gilman for a TD. Merkel 27, Dublin 6
    Posted @ 7:59p
  28. 27 - 7

    Made Point After

    Dublin2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Dublin - PAT Good. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8p
  29. 27 - 7
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merkel2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Dublin kicked off to Merkel. Merkel has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:02p
  30. 27 - 7

    Interception

    Dublin2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Dublin - #6 Ayden Vargas intercepts a Merkel pass and has the ball on their own 11-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:06p
  31. 27 - 7

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:07p

  32. Commentary

    Halftime
    Posted @ 8:27p
  33. 27 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Dublin3rd Quarter
    Dublin to kick off to Merkel.
    Posted @ 8:39p
  34. 27 - 7
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    Update

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merkel - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:40p
  35. 27 - 7
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    Update

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merkel - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Dublin's 48-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:42p
  36. 27 - 7
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    Update

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merkel - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Dublin's 39-yard line. Merkel 27, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:42p
  37. 33 - 7
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel - #10 Kaden Blubaugh with a 17 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 33, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:46p
  38. 33 - 7
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    Missed Point After

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Missed. Merkel 33, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:47p
  39. 33 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dublin3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merkel kicked off to Dublin. Dublin has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Merkel 33, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:49p
  40. 33 - 7
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    Interception

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merkel intercepts a Dublin pass and has the ball on Dublin's 40-yard line. Merkel 33, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:51p
  41. 39 - 7
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merkel - 1 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 39, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:54p
  42. 40 - 7
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    Made Point After

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merkel - PAT Good. Merkel 40, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:54p
  43. 40 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dublin3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merkel kicked off to Dublin. Dublin has the ball. Merkel 40, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 8:59p
  44. 40 - 7
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    Interception

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merkel - #10 Kaden Blubaugh intercepts a Dublin pass and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Merkel 40, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 9:01p
  45. 46 - 7
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    Passing Touchdown

    Merkel3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Merkel - #14 Maddox O'malley 55 Yd pass completed to #10 Kaden Blubaugh for a TD. Merkel 46, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 9:08p
  46. 47 - 7
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    Made Point After

    Merkel3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Merkel - PAT Good. Merkel 47, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 9:08p
  47. 47 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Merkel 47, Dublin 7
    Posted @ 9:11p
  48. 47 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Dublin4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Dublin - #1 Kaden Gaitan with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Merkel 47, Dublin 13
    Posted @ 9:17p
  49. 47 - 14

    Made Point After

    Dublin4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Dublin - PAT Good. Merkel 47, Dublin 14
    Posted @ 9:18p
  50. 47 - 14
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merkel4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Dublin kicked off to Merkel. Merkel has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Merkel 47, Dublin 14
    Posted @ 9:20p
  51. 47 - 14

    Interception

    Dublin4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dublin - #10 Francisco Garcia intercepts a Merkel pass and has the ball on Merkel's 30-yard line. Merkel 47, Dublin 14
    Posted @ 9:26p
  52. 47 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Dublin4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dublin - #1 Kaden Gaitan 30 Yd pass completed to #81 Ky Gilman for a TD. Merkel 47, Dublin 20
    Posted @ 9:27p
  53. 47 - 21

    Made Point After

    Dublin4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dublin - PAT Good. Merkel 47, Dublin 21
    Posted @ 9:27p
  54. 47 - 21
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merkel4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dublin kicked off to Merkel. Merkel has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Merkel 47, Dublin 21
    Posted @ 9:29p
  55. 47 - 21

    Missed FG

    Dublin4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Merkel turned over possession on a missed field goal. Dublin has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Merkel 47, Dublin 21
    Posted @ 9:37p
  56. 47 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    Merkel 47, Dublin 21
    Posted @ 9:40p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Cj Walcott's highlights Dublin High School 0:16
  • Play video icon Dalton Duncan's highlights Dublin High School 0:08

Players of the Game

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Merkel (23-24)

Congratulations to #14 Maddox O'malley (overall), #6 Connor Willyerd (offensive), #23 Trey Alexander (defensive) and #2 Elijah Olivarez (special teams) for being selected the Merkel Football Players of the Game.

Dublin (23-24)

Dublin has not selected any Players of the Game.

Scoretracker Providers

Zac de VriesLions Reporter

Rankings & Records

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Merkel (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
61141531
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
6-42-33-23-2.600.400326344

Dublin (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
1,00267777
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
1-90-50-50-41-0.100.000178435

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merkel4.29.49.44.032.6
Dublin		2.65.64.57.017.8

Merkel Videos

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  • Play video icon Merkel football highlights Comanche High School 0:55
  • Play video icon Recap: Merkel vs. Eastland 2023 1:24

Dublin Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Dublin vs. Jacksboro 2023 2:46
  • Play video icon Recap: Dublin vs. Eastland 2023 2:00

Team Stat Comparison

MerkelDublin
222.9Rushing Yards Per Game98.8
172.7Passing Yards Per Game158.9
395.6Total Yards Per Game257.7
64.4Tackles Per Game6.4
1.4Sacks Per Game0.0
31.5Points Per Game17.0

Team Leaders

MerkelDublinNational Avg.
#6 Connor Willyerd134.9Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Kaden Gaitan43.320.6
#14 Maddox O'malley156.4Passing Yards Per Game#1 Kaden Gaitan172.150.5
#14 Maddox O'malley218.9Total Yards Per Game#1 Kaden Gaitan215.436.9
#2 Elijah Olivarez12.7Tackles Per Game#52 Alonso Moreno7.02.7
#66 Jose Huerta0.5Sacks Per Game#45 Lucas Azua00.2
#6 Connor Willyerd9.0Points Per Game#5 Aidan Hernandez4.62.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Merkel1-3Dublin0-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/13/23EastlandMerkel(L) 23-2010/27/23EastlandDublin(L) 62-7
10/20/23MerkelJacksboro(L) 78-1311/3/23DublinJacksboro(L) 73-7
10/26/23MerkelComanche(L) 48-010/20/23ComancheDublin(L) 60-15
11/3/23MillsapMerkel(W) 41-2010/13/23DublinMillsap(L) 49-14

Record Breakdown

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Merkel (23-24)

Dublin (23-24)
6-4
Overall
1-9
2-3
League
0-5
4-1
Non-League
1-4
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-3
Common Opponent
0-4
3-2
Home
0-5
3-2
Away
0-4
0-0
Neutral
1-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
6-4
In-State
1-9
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0