The Mitchell County (Camilla, GA) varsity football team is set to host Hancock Central (Sparta, GA) in a home playoff game today at 3 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II” tournament.
Hancock Central vs Mitchell County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Hancock Central vs Mitchell County
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 3:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II
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Game Preview: Hancock Central vs Mitchell County
The Mitchell County (Camilla, GA) varsity football team is set to face off against Hancock Central (Sparta, GA) today at 3 p.m. in a home playoff game at Mitchell County. This contest is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II” tournament.
Team Overview
Hancock Central comes into this matchup with a 5-5 record. The team has shown solid performance on their home turf with a 4-1 record, but has struggled away with a 1-4 mark. Their offense has been potent, averaging 38.8 points per game. Leading the charge for Hancock Central is #21 King Grissom, who has accumulated 80 receiving yards per game and 9.0 points per game. The team’s defensive unit has also been solid with #6 Kendrick Cooper contributing 5.2 tackles per game.
Mitchell County, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 8-2 overall record, with a standout 5-1 performance in region play. The Mitchell County offense has been strong, averaging 29.7 points per game. The team’s offensive leaders include #26 Nicolas Williams, who averages 82.7 rushing yards per game, and #11 Jonathan Isom, who has thrown for 87.2 passing yards per game. On the defensive side, #23 Christopher Quimby leads the team with 1.0 sacks per game, helping Mitchell County keep opponents at bay.
Scoring Trends
Both teams have shown an ability to score in high-scoring quarters, with Hancock Central averaging 8.5 points in the first quarter and Mitchell County starting strong with 15.6 points in the opening period. The teams have also had mixed performances in the second half, with Hancock Central maintaining an average of 5.5 points per fourth quarter, while Mitchell County has been more consistent with 6.1 points in the final quarter.
Key Matchup
Mitchell County’s balanced offense and strong regional play give them the edge heading into this playoff game. With a solid 4-1 home record, Mitchell County will look to leverage their home-field advantage against a Hancock Central team that has had difficulties on the road.
As the two teams prepare for their playoff clash, all eyes will be on the key players—Mitchell County’s offensive leaders and Hancock Central’s ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
This game promises to be an exciting and competitive matchup as both teams fight for a spot in the next round of the GHSA playoffs.
