The Decatur (GA) varsity football team will host Dutchtown (Hampton, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A tournament.

Dutchtown vs Decatur High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Dutchtown vs Decatur
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A
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Game Preview: Dutchtown vs Decatur

The Decatur Bulldogs (9-1) will host the Dutchtown Bulldogs (6-4) in a thrilling Class 5A playoff showdown on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Decatur High School. This highly anticipated match is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets.

Team Records & Rankings:

• Dutchtown enters the playoffs with a 6-4 overall record and a 5-2 mark in region play, securing the #110 ranking in Georgia. They have a solid record at home (4-1), but have struggled on the road with a 2-3 away record. The team has scored 289 points on the season while allowing 262.
• Decatur, ranked #82 in Georgia, boasts an impressive 9-1 overall record, with a 6-1 region record. The Bulldogs’ offense has been explosive, scoring 331 points while allowing just 155. They have a perfect home record of 4-1 and a flawless 5-0 record in away games.

Scoring & Team Statistics:

• Dutchtown averages 28.9 points per game. They rely heavily on a balanced offense, with 95.1 rushing yards per game and 262.5 passing yards per game. They average 357.6 total yards per game.
• Decatur has a slightly higher average of 33.1 points per game. The Bulldogs have a potent running game, averaging 183 rushing yards per game, along with 121 passing yards per game, for a total of 304 yards per game.

Key Players to Watch:

• For Dutchtown, Michael Johnson is the standout player, leading the team in rushing (49.5 yards per game), passing (240.1 yards per game), and total yards (289.6 yards per game). Jamarion McKinney has also been a top receiver, with 102.5 receiving yards per game and 6 points per game.
• On the Decatur side, Darius White leads the team with 97.2 rushing yards per game and 11.6 points per game. Quarterback Barron Scott has been effective in the air, throwing for 115.3 yards per game, and receiver Cameron Frazier has contributed 43.9 receiving yards per game. Decatur’s defense, led by Quay Hood and Ethan Johnson, has been crucial to the team’s success, with Hood recording 1.3 sacks per game and Johnson with 8.4 tackles per game.

Head-to-Head:

These two teams have faced one common opponent, Stephenson. Dutchtown lost a close game to Stephenson 21-20, while Decatur defeated Stephenson 32-20 earlier in the season.

Game Breakdown:

• Dutchtown’s Offense vs. Decatur’s Defense: Dutchtown’s offense has been productive this season, but it will face a tough challenge against Decatur’s stingy defense, which allows just 15.5 points per game.
• Decatur’s Balanced Attack: Decatur has a dynamic offense, with a strong rushing game and efficient passing. Dutchtown’s defense, allowing 26.6 points per game, will need to step up to contain the Bulldogs’ multi-faceted attack.

Playoff Implications:

As the #1 seed from their region, Decatur will look to continue their dominant season and make a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, Dutchtown, despite a tough road ahead, will look to upset the higher-ranked Bulldogs and advance to the next round.

Both teams are loaded with talent, and this game promises to be an exciting clash in the 2024 GHSA Class 5A Playoffs.