The Peach County (Fort Valley, GA) varsity football team will host Chestatee (Gainesville, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Peach County High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament.

Chestatee vs Peach County High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Chestatee vs Peach County
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A
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Game Preview: Chestatee vs Peach County

This Friday, November 15, Peach County (Fort Valley, GA) will host Chestatee (Gainesville, GA) in the opening round of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Peach County High School.

Team Records & Overview:

• Chestatee enters the game with a 5-5 overall record, finishing 4-3 in region play. The team has had a mix of results this season, including a strong finish to the regular season, where they won three of their last five games. With an average of 25.8 points per game, Chestatee relies on a balanced offense led by Benjamin Plemons, who has been crucial in the rushing game, averaging 135.4 yards per game.
• Peach County, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 9-1 overall record and went a perfect 5-0 in region play, securing the top spot in their region. The team has been dominant this season, with a massive 44.7 points per game average. Don “DJ” Hudson Jr. has been a standout player, contributing to both the rushing and receiving game, with 93.3 yards per game on the ground and another 87.0 yards per game through the air.

Key Stats & Team Comparisons:

• Scoring Power: Peach County has shown their offensive firepower all season, scoring an average of 44.7 points per game, far outpacing Chestatee’s 25.8 points per game. Peach County has been particularly strong in the first half, scoring an average of 27.8 points before halftime.
• Rushing Game: Chestatee leads in rushing with an average of 274.0 yards per game, driven by Benjamin Plemons, who is one of the region’s top rushers. However, Peach County has been solid on defense, allowing only 36.7 rushing yards per game.
• Passing & Receiving: Peach County has the edge in the air, with Don “DJ” Hudson Jr. and Cam Cherry providing a dual threat, averaging a combined 123.0 passing and receiving yards per game. Chestatee’s passing game is more modest, with Gage Reese averaging 26.6 passing yards per game.

Keys to Victory:

• Peach County will look to capitalize on their explosive offense and a defense that has been extremely tough against the run. If they can limit Chestatee’s rushing attack, they will put pressure on Chestatee’s passing game, which has been inconsistent at best.
• Chestatee will need to establish their strong rushing game early to control the clock and keep Peach County’s high-scoring offense off the field. A balanced attack that includes a few successful passing plays to keep Peach County’s defense honest could make all the difference.

Record Breakdown:

• Chestatee (5-5): 4-3 in league play, 2-3 on the road, and 3-2 in away games.
• Peach County (9-1): Perfect 5-0 in region play, 4-0 at home, and 4-1 in away games.

Conclusion:

While Peach County comes into the game as the heavy favorite, Chestatee has the potential to surprise if they can control the ball and avoid mistakes. However, Peach County’s depth and offensive power may prove too much for Chestatee to handle in this high-stakes playoff matchup.

The game will be held on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Peach County High School. Fans of both teams are eager to see which team will advance in the 2024 GHSA Class 3A playoffs.