The Columbia (Decatur, GA) varsity football team will host Butler (Augusta, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia High School. This game is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A” tournament.

Butler vs Columbia High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Butler vs Columbia
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A
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Game Preview: Butler vs Columbia

The Butler (Augusta, GA) varsity football team is set to face Columbia (Decatur, GA) in a crucial home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A tournament.

Team Records & Rankings:

• Butler enters the playoff matchup with an overall record of 4-5. They finished their region play with a 2-3 record. Despite their sub-.500 record, Butler is looking to make a playoff statement, averaging 19.6 points per game with a strong rushing attack.
• Columbia, with a record of 4-6, is on a similar trajectory, but with a better regional mark of 4-0. Columbia has struggled in non-region games, but their dominant regional performance gives them confidence heading into this playoff game. They average 24.6 points per game, relying on a balanced offense that can strike both through the air and on the ground.

Team Scoring & Stat Comparison:

• Butler has shown the ability to put points on the board, with their strongest quarter being the first, where they average 11.5 points. However, their second-half performance has been inconsistent, as they average just 5.5 points in the third quarter and none in the fourth.
• Columbia, on the other hand, has a strong finishing game. They average 6.8 points in the fourth quarter, helping them maintain or close gaps late in games. Their total scoring average stands at 24.6 points per game, with their strongest quarter coming in the second, averaging 5.6 points.

Statistical Breakdown:

• Butler:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 180.3
  • Passing Yards per Game: 120.8
  • Total Yards per Game: 302.9
  • Tackles per Game: 52.5
  • Sacks per Game: 3.4
  • Points per Game: 19.6
• Columbia:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 180.3
  • Passing Yards per Game: 122.6
  • Total Yards per Game: 302.9
  • Tackles per Game: 50.9
  • Sacks per Game: 2.1
  • Points per Game: 24.6

Both teams have nearly identical rushing yard averages, but Columbia holds the edge in passing yards, where they average 122.6 per game compared to Butler’s 120.8.

Key Players to Watch:

• Butler’s Key Players:
  • Cameron Graves leads the team in rushing (79 yards per game) and passing (120.8 yards per game), accounting for a large portion of Butler’s total yards.
  • Rashaad Silver (54.0 receiving yards per game) is the go-to target for Graves in the air game.
• Columbia’s Key Players:
  • Caden Hight is a dual-threat for Columbia, leading the team in passing yards (187.2 per game) and adding significant yards on the ground.
  • Cody Bryan has been a standout receiver with 121.4 yards per game, creating dangerous matchups for opposing defenses.

Game Outlook:

This playoff game will feature a battle between Butler’s strong rushing attack and Columbia’s balanced offensive attack. Columbia’s undefeated region performance makes them the favorites going into the game, but Butler’s ability to control the game early could make them a tough opponent. It will be interesting to see if Columbia’s ability to finish games strong can overcome Butler’s early-game success.

Both teams will need to make adjustments in the second half to ensure they come out on top in what promises to be a thrilling Class 2A playoff matchup.