The Thomasville (GA) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Bacon County (Alma, GA) on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Thomasville. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for GHSA – Class A Division I.

Bacon County vs Thomasville High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Bacon County vs Thomasville
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I
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Game Preview: Bacon County vs Thomasville

On Friday, November 15, the Thomasville Bulldogs will host the Bacon County Raiders in a first-round playoff showdown in the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets, GHSA Class A Division I. This game will see Thomasville defending their strong season against an underdog Bacon County team hoping to make a statement.

Team Records and Rankings

Thomasville enters the playoffs with an impressive 8-2 overall record, placing them 63rd in the state and 3rd in Class A. They have excelled in region play with a 5-1 record and have been dominant at home, winning all five games. Meanwhile, Bacon County, ranked 244th in the state and 28th in Class A, has struggled this season, finishing with a 4-6 record and a 1-5 region record. They’ve shown promise on the road, though, with a 3-2 away record.

Scoring and Performance Averages

The Bulldogs average 30.6 points per game, while the Raiders average 23 points per game. Thomasville’s strength shows particularly in the first quarter, where they average an explosive 18.9 points. Bacon County has struggled in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they average just 0.8 points.

Key Players

For Thomasville, QB Cam Hill is a standout, averaging 141.2 passing yards per game and a total of 193.1 yards. Running back Ant Anderson averages 63.8 rushing yards per game, while Si Wilson leads the team with 36.9 receiving yards per game. On defense, Joe Douglas is an anchor, averaging 10.8 tackles per game, with Geremiah Humbert contributing in the pass rush.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Thomasville holds an edge with a 1-0 lead in head-to-head matchups against Bacon County, who forfeited their last contest on September 20. Against common opponents, Thomasville is 4-1, while Bacon County has struggled at 1-4, showing the Bulldogs’ consistency against shared competitors.

Outlook

With their strong home record and overall performance, Thomasville comes into this matchup as the heavy favorite. However, Bacon County will aim to leverage their resilience on the road to pull off an upset. Friday night’s game at Thomasville is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m.