The Hebron Christian (Dacula, GA) varsity football team will host Aquinas (Augusta, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Hebron Christian. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class Private tournament.
Aquinas vs Hebron Christian High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Aquinas vs HCHS
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class Private
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Aquinas vs Hebron Christian
The Hebron Christian (Dacula, GA) varsity football team will host Aquinas (Augusta, GA) in an exciting home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Hebron Christian. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class Private tournament.
Team Overview:
Both teams enter this playoff matchup with impressive records. Aquinas boasts an 8-4 overall record, with a 5-3 region performance. They’ve shown resilience, especially in non-region games, where they have a 2-3 away record and a perfect 1-0 in neutral-site games. Their offensive game is powered by Joaquin Pereira, who leads the rushing attack, averaging 87 yards per game. Quarterback Jim Franklin also contributes significantly, throwing for 165.8 yards per game. On defense, Jaden Wuerth leads with 12.4 tackles per game.
On the other hand, Hebron Christian enters with a 9-2 overall record, including a dominant 4-1 region performance. The team has been strong both at home and away, with a 3-2 away record and a perfect 5-0 in neutral-site games. Offensively, Devon Caldwell has been a standout, rushing for 102.3 yards per game, while quarterback Thomas Stallworth has thrown for an impressive 167.3 yards per game. The defense is anchored by Max Steve, who averages 8.4 tackles per game. Hebron Christian has also been formidable in scoring, averaging 38.1 points per game, thanks to their explosive offensive unit.
Head-to-Head Comparison:
Aquinas has shown a balanced attack this season, averaging 202.6 rushing yards per game and 165.8 passing yards. However, Hebron Christian has been a little more potent offensively, with 193.7 rushing yards and 155.4 passing yards per game. In terms of total offense, Hebron Christian edges out Aquinas with 349.1 total yards per game, compared to Aquinas’ 368.3.
Defensively, Aquinas has averaged 74.6 tackles per game, while Hebron Christian has been more efficient with 50 tackles per game. Both teams share a similar ability to sack the quarterback, averaging 2.3 sacks per game each.
Scoring and Recent Form:
Aquinas has averaged 28.7 points per game, with a strong performance in the first half of games. They’ve been explosive in the first two quarters but have struggled in the second half, particularly in the third quarter. Hebron Christian, on the other hand, has averaged 38.1 points per game, with a consistent scoring attack that has been more reliable across all four quarters.
In their most recent encounter on October 25, Hebron Christian triumphed over Aquinas with a commanding 42-17 victory. The game saw Hebron Christian pull away after a strong second half, and they will look to build on that momentum as they host Aquinas in this crucial playoff contest.
Playoff Implications:
As the playoffs unfold, the Hebron Christian team is looking to extend their impressive season and defend their home field advantage. With Aquinas looking to rebound from the earlier defeat, this game promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams seek to keep their championship hopes alive.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and fans can expect an intense game as these two teams battle for a spot in the next round of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoffs.
