The Milton (GA) varsity football team will host Dutchtown (Hampton, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Milton High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A tournament.
Dutchtown vs Milton High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Dutchtown vs Milton
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Dutchtown vs Milton
The Milton varsity football team (11-0) will take on Dutchtown (7-4) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Milton High School. This match is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A tournament.
Record Breakdown:
Milton comes into the game undefeated, dominating both their region and non-region play with a perfect 6-0 region record and 6-0 at home. On the other hand, Dutchtown has a 7-4 overall record, finishing 5-2 in their region. Despite their strong performance this season, they are the underdogs in this matchup.
Scoring and Stats:
The Dutchtown offense averages 30.6 points per game, with strong contributions from their quarterback Michael Johnson, who has thrown for 239.6 yards per game. However, the Milton offense has been explosive, averaging 41.0 points per game, led by Luke Nickel, who has thrown for 223.9 yards per game. The Milton offense is powerful, both in the air and on the ground, outgaining Dutchtown with 406.9 total yards per game compared to 356.9 for Dutchtown.
Defensively, Milton has been more dominant, allowing only 117 points across their 11 games, a stark contrast to Dutchtown’s 276 points allowed. Milton averages 74.9 tackles per game, with Hayden Tumminia leading the defense. Meanwhile, Dutchtown has been solid defensively as well, averaging 52.6 tackles per game.
Key Players:
- Michael Johnson from Dutchtown is a dual-threat, contributing both through the air and on the ground, with 294.4 total yards per game.
- Luke Nickel, CJ Wiley, and TJ Lester lead the charge for Milton, with Nickel’s strong arm and the team’s well-rounded attack making them a dangerous opponent.
Team Comparisons:
- Dutchtown’s rushing game has been effective, but Milton boasts a much stronger overall offense, especially through the passing game, where they average 230.9 yards per game compared to Dutchtown’s 260 yards.
- Milton’s defense is their strong suit, with 2.7 sacks per game and an average of 74.9 tackles.
As the Milton Eagles aim to maintain their perfect season, Dutchtown will need to bring their best game to knock off the highly-ranked team on the road. Expect a thrilling contest in what promises to be a highly-competitive playoff matchup.
