The Grayson (Loganville, GA) varsity football team will host Douglas County (Douglasville, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Grayson High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A tournament.
Douglas County vs Grayson High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: DCHS vs Grayson
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Douglas County vs Grayson
The Douglas County Tigers (11-2) are set to face off against the Grayson Rams (12-1) today at 7:30 p.m. in a highly anticipated GHSA Class 6A playoff game. The matchup will take place at Grayson High School, where the Rams look to extend their impressive season record as the Tigers aim to continue their postseason run.
Team Overview:
- Douglas County enters the game with a solid overall record of 11-2 and has displayed a balanced offensive attack, averaging 33.2 points per game. The Tigers have excelled on the road, going 4-0 in away games, and boast a strong .846 win percentage.
- Grayson, the higher-ranked team, comes in with a 12-1 record and has been dominant in both its region and non-region games. The Rams have outscored opponents 36.8 to 24.7 on average and have the defensive edge, allowing just 132 points on the season. They are undefeated at home, with a 7-1 road record.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Douglas County averages 243.8 rushing yards per game and 206.4 passing yards per game. Their offense, led by Zamarcus Lindley and DJ Bordeaux, has proven to be versatile. On the defensive side, linebacker Michael Hastie leads with 12.2 tackles per game.
- Grayson, while not as reliant on the run as Douglas County, still boasts a potent offense with 182.8 rushing yards per game and 173.2 passing yards per game. Elijah Miller, the Rams’ standout running back, has carried the load, while quarterback Travis Burgess has been instrumental in the passing game.
Key Matchups to Watch:
- The matchup of Grayson’s Elijah Miller (61.2 rushing yards per game) against the stout Douglas County defensive front will be key in setting the tone for the Rams’ offense.
- On the other side, Douglas County’s DJ Bordeaux, who averages 203.5 passing yards per game, will have to navigate a tough Grayson defense, particularly Tyler Atkinson, who leads with 11.5 tackles per game.
Both teams will look to leverage their strengths in a game that could see a high level of offensive fireworks, with Grayson’s offense averaging nearly 37 points per game and Douglas County’s showing that they can score with the best of them.
Common Opponents: Both teams have faced Newton this season. Douglas County defeated Newton 35-15 in August, while Grayson triumphed over Newton with a commanding 43-13 victory.
With both teams entering the game with championship aspirations, this playoff battle is sure to deliver an exciting and intense showdown. The winner will move one step closer to the GHSA Class 6A title as they continue their march through the 2024 playoffs.
