The Elbert County (Elberton, GA) varsity football team will face off against Heard County (Franklin, GA) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7:00 p.m. at Elbert County. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I” tournament.
Heard County vs Elbert County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Heard County vs Elbert County
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I
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Game Preview: Heard County vs Elbert County
As the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoffs heat up, Heard County (Franklin, GA) will take on Elbert County (Elberton, GA) in a neutral-site game today at 7:00 p.m. This highly anticipated clash is part of the “GHSA – Class A Division I” tournament, and both teams are looking to make a deep run.
Team Overview
Heard County enters this game with a strong 9-2 overall record, boasting a perfect 6-0 mark in region play. The team has shown impressive offensive power, averaging nearly 40 points per game, thanks to standout performances from running back Ethan Tisdale. Tisdale leads the team with 121.7 rushing yards per game and is also a dual threat in the passing game, adding over 158 passing yards per game. On defense, Heard County has been solid, with 77.9 tackles per game and a +236 point differential on the season.
Elbert County, on the other hand, has had a more challenging season, coming in with a 6-5 overall record. However, they’ve shown resilience, especially in region play with a 4-2 record. While their offense averages 31.7 points per game, quarterback Jayvyn Hickman has been a key contributor, throwing for 130.2 yards per game and also rushing for over 112 yards per game. Defensively, Elbert County will rely on linebacker Reunte Tucker, who averages 10.6 tackles per game, to slow down Heard County’s potent offense.
Key Matchup: Offense vs. Defense
Heard County’s offense is one of the highest-scoring units in Class A Division I, with 420.5 total yards per game, powered by Tisdale’s multi-dimensional skill set. Elbert County, though, has been solid offensively as well, with a balanced attack. The key for Elbert County will be to exploit their strengths in the passing and rushing game, while limiting the big plays from Heard County’s offense.
Defensively, Elbert County will need to step up their game. They are allowing 31.7 points per game, and they’ll have to find a way to stop Tisdale and the Heard County offensive line, which has been highly effective at creating running lanes.
Scoring Trends
Heard County has been a strong first-half team, averaging 14.0 points in the first quarter alone. In contrast, Elbert County has been more of a second-half team, with a notable 10.2 points per game in the second quarter. This could make for an interesting dynamic, as Heard County’s fast start may put pressure on Elbert County to respond quickly.
What to Expect
This game is expected to be a hard-fought battle, with Heard County’s high-powered offense going up against Elbert County’s scrappy and resilient squad. Elbert County will need to make key stops and capitalize on any turnovers to have a shot at pulling the upset. Conversely, Heard County will look to continue their dominant play and advance to the next round of the playoffs.
With both teams having something to prove, this matchup promises to be an exciting showdown. Fans can expect a thrilling game with playoff intensity, as both teams fight for a spot in the next round of the 2024 GHSA Class A Division I Playoffs.
