{"id":27972,"date":"2026-10-09T08:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txhsfb.net\/?p=27972"},"modified":"2026-10-07T12:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:16:56","slug":"game-preview-jordan-vs-tompkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txhsfb.net\/?p=27972","title":{"rendered":"Game Preview: Jordan vs. Tompkins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Rhodes Stadium, Katy<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Team Snapshot: Jordan Warriors<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Current record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4-1 overall, 3-1 district<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mike Rabe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach\u2019s overall record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 110-110<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach\u2019s record at school:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 44-24<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Points Scored per game:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 34.80<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>6A Rank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 76<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Points Against per game:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20.80<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>6A Rank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 55<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Season So Far<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Houston Lamar \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 41-27<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Paetow \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 34-7<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 18:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Katy \u2014 <\/span><b>Loss, 10-56<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Katy Taylor \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 45-6<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>October 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Mayde Creek \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 44-8<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Team Snapshot: Tompkins Falcons<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Current record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-3 overall, 2-1 district<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Todd McVey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach\u2019s overall record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 89-78<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Head coach\u2019s record at school:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 70-37<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Points Scored per game:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24.40<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>6A Rank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 157<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Points Against per game:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30.80<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>6A Rank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 146<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Season So Far<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>August 28:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Klein Collins \u2014 <\/span><b>Loss, 21-42<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Bridgeland \u2014 <\/span><b>Loss, 7-35<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 10:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Katy \u2014 <\/span><b>Loss, 21-45<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 18:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Katy Taylor \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 29-12<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs. Mayde Creek \u2014 <\/span><b>Win, 44-20<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hou.insidehighschoolsports.tv\/school\/katy-tompkins\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Breakdown<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matchup brings together two offenses that attack differently. Jordan has produced 216.0 passing yards per game and 170.6 rushing yards, giving quarterback Thomas Eugate plenty of opportunity to attack defenses through the air while still maintaining a productive ground game. Tompkins has been more run-oriented, averaging 196.8 rushing yards per game compared with 163.0 through the air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Jordan, Eugate has completed 74 of 120 passes for 973 yards, with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Sophomore Samuel Spichiger has also seen action, completing 10 of 13 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Warriors&#8217; passing game has a particularly productive target in senior Landon Williams, who has 22 receptions for 414 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore Rush Williams has added 24 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns, while senior Mo Poko has 25 receptions for 246 yards and a touchdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tompkins counters with senior quarterback JP Vaclavik, who has completed 70 of 123 passes for 815 yards and six touchdowns. He has also contributed 172 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The Falcons&#8217; biggest weapon on the ground is senior Ethan Meadows, who has rushed for 623 yards and six touchdowns on 97 carries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Falcons also have a deep group of receiving options. Junior Alex Parnell has 13 catches for 188 yards, senior Dodavah Omobude has 12 for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and senior Carter Young has 11 receptions for 146 yards despite appearing in only two games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensively, Jordan has been the more consistent unit statistically, allowing 20.8 points per game compared with 30.8 for Tompkins. Jordan&#8217;s defense has 324 tackles through five games, led by senior Carl Wesley with 41 and senior Braden Pino and junior Luke Pridham with 31 apiece. Pino has two tackles for loss, while Pridham has four.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tompkins is led defensively by senior William Miller, who has 27 tackles, while senior Zach Jury has 23 and senior Nate Smith has 18. The Falcons have recorded two sacks as a team, with Miller and senior Cruz Herrman accounting for one each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special teams could also become important in a game between two teams that know each other well. Field position, ball security and execution on third down could help determine which offense gets the greater number of opportunities. That emphasis fits the approach of both coaches, with Jordan&#8217;s Mike Rabe stressing physical play, assignment execution and protecting the football, while Tompkins&#8217; Todd McVey emphasized taking care of the controllables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Players to Watch<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Jordan<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thomas Eugate, QB\/Sr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eugate has completed 74 of 120 passes for 973 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. He is the engine of Jordan&#8217;s passing game and will be challenged to make plays against a Tompkins defense that wants to make the Warriors earn every yard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Landon Williams, WR\/Sr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Williams has 22 receptions for 414 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 18.8 yards per catch. His ability to create explosive plays puts pressure on Tompkins&#8217; secondary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carl Wesley, DB\/Sr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wesley leads Jordan with 41 tackles, giving the Warriors an experienced presence in the middle of the defense. His work against Tompkins&#8217; physical running game will be important.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tompkins<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethan Meadows, RB\/Sr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meadows has rushed for 623 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. Keeping him from establishing the run will be one of Jordan&#8217;s biggest defensive challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>JP Vaclavik, QB\/Sr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vaclavik has thrown for 815 yards and six touchdowns while adding 172 rushing yards and three rushing scores. His ability to extend plays with his legs gives Tompkins another dimension.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alex Parnell, WR\/Jr.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parnell has 13 receptions for 188 yards and is Tompkins&#8217; leading receiver. His matchup against Jordan&#8217;s secondary could create opportunities for the Falcons&#8217; passing game.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Recent Matchup History<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2025:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jordan 30, Tompkins 27<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2024:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jordan 24, Tompkins 14<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2023:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tompkins 49, Jordan 24<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2022:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tompkins 65, Jordan 14<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Keys to the Game<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Jordan<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Control Ethan Meadows:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jordan must prevent Tompkins from establishing the physical rushing attack that drives the Falcons&#8217; offense.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get Landon Williams involved:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jordan&#8217;s explosive passing game becomes even more dangerous when Williams gets opportunities downfield.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contain Vaclavik:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Falcons&#8217; quarterback can hurt a defense with both his arm and legs, so disciplined rush lanes will be critical.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tompkins<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establish the run:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meadows and the Falcons&#8217; rushing attack need to make Jordan defend the entire field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Control Eugate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Limiting Jordan&#8217;s explosive passing opportunities will be a priority for the Tompkins secondary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protect Vaclavik:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jordan&#8217;s defense has shown the ability to create pressure, so keeping Vaclavik clean will be important.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep Your Eye On<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vaclavik&#8217;s dual-threat ability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> His 815 passing yards and 172 rushing yards force Jordan to account for him in multiple ways. TompkinsStats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jordan&#8217;s defensive leadership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carl Wesley, Braden Pino and Luke Pridham have combined for 103 tackles, giving the Warriors an experienced core against Tompkins&#8217; offense.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The rivalry factor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These two campuses are less than three miles apart. The proximity creates a natural rivalry. The previous four meetings have produced two wins apiece, with Jordan winning the last two.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>From the Coaches<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Jordan \u2014 Mike Rabe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This Saturday night, we take on Tompkins at Rhodes Stadium at 7:00 PM in a big game for our program. Tompkins always plays us tough, and we know we are going to have to bring our best from the opening kickoff. Offensively, they are big and physical up front, with a fast, aggressive group that will challenge us at every position. Defensively, they are stingy, disciplined, and do a great job of making you earn everything. This is the type of game our players have worked for all season. We need to play physical, execute our assignments, protect the football, and compete for four quarters. We are excited for the opportunity and ready to see what the Jordan Warriors can do under the lights at Rhodes Stadium!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tompkins \u2014 Todd McVey<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;As far as the game, it\u2019s a big game because it\u2019s the next one and it\u2019s a district game. Crosstown rival games are always fun to coach and play in. It\u2019s what you sign up for! Two good teams going at it on a Saturday night! We must take care of our controllables this week and then get after it on Saturday night! 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