Playoffs State Semifinal Round Smithson Valley vs Port Arthur Memorial Predictions/Friday Night 7pm Legacy Stadium in Katy

[2trill]

Martin have the most rushing  yard record at memorial now as well 

[PAT00]

If memorial plays a clean game and the trenches play well they’ll have a chance. Secondary gone have to do better as well. SV plays good sound football without all the mistakes. They have experience going this deep but we have some speed that could surprise them. 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Was alerted earlier in a message about the travel mess thru HTown on the way to Katy on I-10: 

'Take 610, Beltway , or 99 around. Construction has either shut that down or reduced it to 1 lane.

Better leave early early next Friday'

 

@Austin1985 I know you been out thru there recently, how was it? 

[Austin1985]

8 hours ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Was alerted earlier in a message about the travel mess thru HTown on the way to Katy on I-10: 

'Take 610, Beltway , or 99 around. Construction has either shut that down or reduced it to 1 lane.

Better leave early early next Friday'

 

@Austin1985 I know you been out thru there recently, how was it? 

There's some work around the Spring area on 99 but it ain't enough for me to take 10.  90 to 99 all the way to the stadium

[OlDawg]

After watching some games, PAM HAS to play clean, and they're going to need some explosive plays. I don't see either team being able to sustain long drives all game. SV has more speed than people think. This game may come down to who makes 1 or 2 breakout scores. If both play to form, this should be a very low scoring affair. Games like this magnify Special Teams. I could see 21-24 points being a magic number. Just don't see either team scoring more than that.

[AledoAlumni]

Here you go. 

 

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[PA98]

24-17 PA. 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

DCTF Computer projection has Port Arthur Memorial by 1. 

[Austin1985]

32 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

DCTF Computer projection has Port Arthur Memorial by 1. 

😯

[Footballhound]

1 hour ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

DCTF Computer projection has Port Arthur Memorial by 1. 

Matt Stepp and Tepper both predict SV 

[Footballhound]

Just now, Footballhound said:

Matt Stepp and Tepper both predict SV 

This might be one for the books 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Just now, Footballhound said:

Matt Stepp and Tepper both predict SV 

Yup.

 

Stepp has SV by 8 pts. 

[Footballhound]

Just now, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Yup.

 

Stepp has SV by 8 pts. 

I don’t think it will be that much of a swing either way. 

[txhsfbtony]

On 12/9/2025 at 3:28 PM, AledoAlumni said:

Here you go. 

 

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Hey! That's me!

Just a note that I do a version of this for every playoff game starting with the 3rd round. I do selected games in 1st two rounds.

So, be sure to check in anytime you are looking for this kind of info on playoff games.

I have a capsule up for all 20 Semifinal games and I'll have one up for all 12 championship games.

[AledoAlumni]

8 hours ago, txhsfbtony said:

 

Hey! That's me!

Just a note that I do a version of this for every playoff game starting with the 3rd round. I do selected games in 1st two rounds.

So, be sure to check in anytime you are looking for this kind of info on playoff games.

I have a capsule up for all 20 Semifinal games and I'll have one up for all 12 championship games.

Appreciate your work! 

[AledoAlumni]

ChatGPT's prediction

 

Here’s a realistic prediction for the Port Arthur Memorial Titans vs. Smithson Valley Rangers high school football game on Friday — this is a very competitive UIL Class 5A Division I state semifinal matchup:

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🏈 Team Comparison

Port Arthur Memorial (14-0)

• Undefeated this season with strong offensive firepower and balanced scoring — averaging nearly 48 points per game in many contests.

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• Dynamic QB play from Amante Martin, a key leader and big-play threat.

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• Ranking systems and computer models slightly favor PAM to win.

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Smithson Valley (13-1)

• Coming off an impressive defensive performance, blanking New Braunfels 24-0 in the quarterfinals.

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• Has a powerful rushing attack led by Gunnar Shoquist and a stout defense that rarely gives up many points.

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• Defending state champs with strong postseason experience.

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📊 Prediction Summary

📌 Edge: Port Arthur Memorial
Many projections (e.g., computer models) give the slight edge to Port Arthur Memorial — the Titans’ undefeated season and explosive offense narrowly outweigh Smithson Valley’s defensive strength, but this game should be very close and could go either way.

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Best guess:
➡️ Port Arthur Memorial wins by a small margin, but Smithson Valley has the talent and experience to pull off an upset.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

36 hours til Business time. 😤

[1989NDN]

Good luck to our friends at PAM.  GO TITIANS!

Play fast, be physical, and when adversity happens, forget it and go on to the next play.

[PackAttack]

I think this game comes down to if PAM can avoid the penalties and discipline errors that have made some  games closer than they should be this year. PAM has been able to overcome those situations so far to stay undefeated. Smithson Valley is very disciplined and do not make error that beat themselves.  If PAM plays a disciplined game and few penalties, they can win this game.