The Calhoun (GA) varsity football team is hosting a home playoff game against Jefferson (GA) today at 4 PM at Calhoun. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A” tournament.
Jefferson vs Calhoun High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Jefferson vs Calhoun
When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Jefferson vs Calhoun
The Calhoun varsity football team will face off against Jefferson in a highly anticipated home playoff game today at 4 PM in Calhoun. This game is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A” tournament. With both teams showcasing impressive performances throughout the season, fans are in for an intense battle on the field.
Team Rankings and Records
- Jefferson (11-3)
- Georgia Class Rank: 22 (1st in region)
- Home Record: 9-0
- Away Record: 2-3
- Points For (PF): 483
- Points Against (PA): 223
- Calhoun (11-3)
- Georgia Class Rank: 39 (2nd in region)
- Home Record: 6-1
- Away Record: 4-2
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Points For (PF): 428
- Points Against (PA): 222
Both teams share identical overall records and win percentages (.786), but Jefferson holds an edge in scoring, averaging 34.5 points per game compared to Calhoun’s 30.6. Calhoun, however, boasts a flawless 6-0 region record, demonstrating their dominance within their league.
Scoring Averages by Quarter
| Quarter | Jefferson | Calhoun |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Q2 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Q3 | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Q4 | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| OT1 | 6.0 | – |
| Final | 34.5 | 30.6 |
Jefferson has been particularly strong in the second quarter, while Calhoun finishes games with a slight edge in fourth-quarter scoring.
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | Jefferson | Calhoun |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 249.2 | 4.4 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 107.4 | 6.8 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 102.8 | 6.3 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 356.6 | 11.1 |
| Tackles Per Game | 68.9 | – |
| Sacks Per Game | 1.4 | – |
| Points Per Game | 33.8 | – |
Jefferson has a commanding advantage in offensive yardage, particularly in rushing, where they average over 249 yards per game. Calhoun will need to rely on efficiency and capitalize on opportunities to counter Jefferson’s strong ground game.
Key Players to Watch
Jefferson
- #9 Gavin Markey
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 112.0
- Passing Yards Per Game: 101.7
- Total Yards Per Game: 213.7
- Points Per Game: 9.9
- #1 Max Brown
- Tackles Per Game: 10.0
- #24 Talan Childress
- Receiving Yards Per Game: 43.4
Calhoun
- #4 Hunter White
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 47.0
- #16 Trace Hawkins
- Passing Yards Per Game: 55.0
- Total Yards Per Game: 72.0
- #85 Emaree Winston
- Receiving Yards Per Game: 54.0
Record Breakdown
| Category | Jefferson | Calhoun |
| Overall | 11-3 | 11-3 |
| League | 4-1 | 6-0 |
| Non-League | 3-2 | 1-3 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| Home | 9-0 | 6-1 |
| Away | 2-3 | 4-2 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Both teams enter the matchup with unblemished playoff records, further raising the stakes for today’s game. Jefferson has excelled at home, while Calhoun’s experience playing on the road could prove vital.
Game Outlook
This playoff showdown between Calhoun and Jefferson promises to be a competitive and thrilling encounter. Jefferson’s explosive rushing game, led by Gavin Markey, and their ability to score consistently in all quarters make them a formidable opponent. Calhoun, however, has the home-field advantage and a strong defensive record to lean on.
Whichever team can execute their game plan and limit mistakes will advance to the next stage of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoffs. Fans won’t want to miss this exciting battle on the gridiron.
