The Appling County (Baxley, GA) varsity football team will host Crisp County (Cordele, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Appling County High School. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A” tournament.
Crisp County vs Appling County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Crisp County vs Appling County
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Crisp County vs Appling County
The Crisp County (Cordele, GA) varsity football team will travel to Baxley, GA, to take on Appling County in a highly anticipated playoff showdown. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight at Appling County High School as part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets in Class 2A.
Crisp County (3-7 overall) enters the game as the lower-seeded team but will look to bounce back after a challenging season. Despite their 3-7 record, the Cougars have shown resilience in key moments. Last month, they faced Appling County in a regular-season matchup, where they were defeated 24-7. Crisp County’s offense, led by standout rusher Hagan Slimp (34.3 yards per game) and receiver Deshaun Fedd (67.7 receiving yards per game), will need to execute more effectively to challenge the Appling County defense.
Appling County (7-3 overall), on the other hand, has been dominant all season, finishing undefeated in region play (4-0). The Pirates boast a powerful offense, averaging 25.1 points per game, and a solid defense. In their last meeting with Crisp County, Appling County emerged victorious with a commanding 24-7 win. Appling County’s offense, led by a balanced attack with a strong rushing game, will look to capitalize on their momentum heading into the playoffs.
Key Matchup:
Crisp County’s offense, which averages 233.5 total yards per game, will be facing a formidable Appling County defense that has been very efficient this season. The Pirates have excelled both offensively and defensively, allowing only 161 points all season. Crisp County will need to control the ball and limit mistakes to stay competitive in this game.
Team Comparison:
- Crisp County:
- Points per Game: 16.4
- Rushing Yards per Game: 86.1
- Passing Yards per Game: 147.4
- Total Yards per Game: 233.5
- Tackles per Game: 55.9
- Sacks per Game: 1.0
- Appling County:
- Points per Game: 25.1
- Rushing Yards per Game: 251.2
- Passing Yards per Game: 0
- Total Yards per Game: 251.2
- Tackles per Game: 69.5
- Sacks per Game: 3.6
Players to Watch:
For Crisp County, Hagan Slimp (34.3 rushing yards per game) and Deshaun Fedd (67.7 receiving yards per game) will be key players to watch, as they are the main offensive threats for the Cougars. For Appling County, the Pirates will rely on their balanced offensive attack and strong defensive line to pressure Crisp County’s offense. Players like Greg Batson (10.0 tackles per game) will be essential in containing Crisp County’s playmakers.
Previous Matchup:
In their earlier encounter on October 11th, Appling County dominated Crisp County with a 24-7 victory. The Pirates’ defense was particularly impressive, limiting Crisp County to just one touchdown, and the offense took control with a solid performance across all four quarters.
Record Breakdown:
- Crisp County:
- Overall: 3-7
- Region: 2-2
- Home: 2-3
- Away: 1-4
- Playoffs: 0-0
- Appling County:
- Overall: 7-3
- Region: 4-0
- Home: 4-2
- Away: 3-1
- Playoffs: 0-0
Prediction:
Appling County enters this game as the favorite with their undefeated region record and stronger overall performance this season. Crisp County will have to play a nearly flawless game to upset the higher-seeded Pirates on their home turf. With strong defensive play and a potent offense, Appling County seems poised to advance in the GHSA Class 2A playoffs.
The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tonight, and fans are encouraged to come out and support their teams in this exciting postseason matchup.
