The Whitesboro (Marcy, NY) varsity football team will play Brighton (Rochester, NY) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 29, at 6:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: New York High School Football
Who: Brighton vs Whitesboro
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Bracket: 2024 NYSPHSAA Football Championships – Class A
Live Stream: Watch Here
Game Preview: Brighton vs. Whitesboro
As the 2024 New York high school football playoffs continue to build momentum, an exciting matchup awaits between the Brighton (12-0) and Whitesboro (12-0) teams. Both squads have had perfect regular seasons, with impressive records and high-powered offenses that are sure to create an intense battle.
Season Recap
Brighton
- Record: 12-0
- League Record: 10-0 (Perfect league season)
- Points Scored: 396
- Points Allowed: 117
- Key Player: Gavin Parks, the star running back, who leads the team with 169.8 rushing yards per game and is a key offensive weapon.
- Strengths:
- Strong rushing attack with Gavin Parks powering the offense.
- A solid, balanced offense with a moderate passing attack (76.6 passing yards per game) and good ball control.
- A stifling defense that gives up only 9.75 points per game on average.
Whitesboro
- Record: 12-0
- League Record: 4-0 (Perfect league season)
- Points Scored: 590
- Points Allowed: 144
- Key Player: (No specific player listed, but likely a dynamic offensive player like a dual-threat quarterback or running back given their high scoring rate)
- Strengths:
- High-scoring offense averaging 49.2 points per game.
- A heavy emphasis on passing and efficient offense, as evidenced by 328.3 total yards per game.
- A high-paced game that will challenge Brighton’s defense.
Key Stats and Comparisons
| Category | Brighton | Whitesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 33.0 | 49.2 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 9.75 | 12.0 |
| Total Yards/Game | 328.3 | – |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 251.8 | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | 76.6 | – |
| Sacks/Game | 1.7 | – |
| Tackles/Game | 52.4 | – |
Key Matchup: Ground Game vs. High-Powered Offense
Brighton’s rushing attack, led by Gavin Parks, will go head-to-head with Whitesboro’s high-scoring offense, which has been putting up 49.2 points per game. The key to this matchup will be whether Brighton can control the ball and eat up clock with its strong running game, limiting Whitesboro’s explosive offense. Brighton’s defense, which has allowed just over 9 points per game, will need to hold firm against Whitesboro’s potent scoring attack.
Prediction
This game is poised to be an exciting, high-paced affair. Both teams are strong in their own right, but Whitesboro‘s ability to score in large quantities gives them a slight edge. However, if Brighton can control the clock and limit Whitesboro’s offensive opportunities, they could pull off the upset.
