The Eastside (Covington, GA) varsity football team will face Creekside (Fairburn, GA) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7:30 p.m.. The game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A tournament.
Creekside vs Eastside High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Creekside vs Eastside
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Creekside vs Eastside
The Creekside (Fairburn, GA) and Eastside (Covington, GA) varsity football teams are primed for an exciting playoff matchup in the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A tournament. The game, set to take place at 7:30 p.m. today at Eastside, features two teams with strong records and impressive performances throughout the season.
Creekside’s Strong Regular Season
Creekside enters the game with a 9-2 overall record, dominating its region with a perfect 7-0 league record. With a potent offense that scores an average of 40.9 points per game, the team has relied heavily on the powerful performances of Cayden Benson, who leads the team with 82.5 rushing yards per game and a total of 270.9 total yards per game. Benson’s all-around performance has been complemented by Dylan Vickerson, who leads the receiving corps with 64.4 receiving yards per game.
Defensively, Creekside has managed to put up an impressive 66.7 tackles per game and 4.0 sacks per game, while keeping opponents to just 163 points allowed over the course of the season. The team’s discipline and determination have made them a tough contender for Eastside.
Eastside’s Dominant Campaign
Eastside, coming off a strong 11-1 regular season, is also a formidable opponent. With an undefeated 6-0 record at home, the team has been dominant across the board, boasting a well-rounded offense that averages 41.1 points per game. The star players for Eastside include Myles Mims, who leads the team with 80.6 rushing yards per game, and Payton Shaw, who has thrown for 133.9 passing yards per game. These offensive leaders have helped Eastside generate 386.0 total yards per game and maintain a potent scoring attack.
Eastside’s defense has been equally impressive, averaging 52.6 tackles per game, led by Christian Gass with 8.3 tackles per game. The team has also been solid in limiting opponents’ scoring, allowing only 152 points in total this season.
Scoring and Statistical Comparison
Both teams have proven to be offensive powerhouses. Creekside averages 408.1 total yards per game, while Eastside is slightly ahead with 386.0 total yards per game. When it comes to scoring, Creekside holds the edge in overall points per game (40.9) compared to Eastside’s 38.2. However, Eastside’s defense has been slightly stronger, holding opponents to just 152 points for the season, while Creekside has allowed 163.
In terms of individual players, Creekside’s Cayden Benson has been an all-around threat, with a combined 270.9 total yards per game, while Eastside’s Myles Mims has been a key contributor in the ground game. Additionally, Eastside’s Payton Shaw has shown the ability to move the ball through the air with his 133.9 passing yards per game.
A Clash of Powerhouses
Both teams are entering this game with confidence, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Creekside’s perfect 7-0 region record and Eastside’s dominant overall performance set the stage for an intense playoff game. The winner of this matchup will move one step closer to the state championship, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle from two of Class 4A’s top teams.
This game is sure to be one of the most exciting matchups of the playoffs, as Creekside looks to continue its strong run, while Eastside aims to prove its dominance in the postseason.
