The Brooks County (Quitman, GA) varsity football team will face off against Jenkins County (Millen, GA) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II tournament.
Jenkins County vs Brooks County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: JCHS vs Brooks County
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II
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Game Preview: Jenkins County vs Brooks County
The Brooks County (Quitman, GA) and Jenkins County (Millen, GA) varsity football teams are set to face off in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. in the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division II tournament. This exciting matchup pits two highly successful teams against one another, as they both look to advance further in the postseason.
Team Records and Rankings
Jenkins County enters the game with a solid 10-2 overall record, having finished 7-1 in region play. The team has shown consistent strength both at home (5-0) and on the road (5-2), with a win percentage of .833. The Warriors have impressed with a potent offense, averaging 32.5 points per game. Their defense has also been effective, allowing just 168 points on the season.
On the other side, Brooks County boasts an 8-4 overall record, including a 4-1 region record. The Trojans’ performance has been strong at home (4-3) and on the road (4-1), though they’ve faced tougher challenges outside of region play. Their offense has averaged 30.3 points per game, scoring a total of 364 points over the season.
Key Scoring and Stats
Jenkins County’s offense has been explosive, averaging 32.5 points per game, led by standout players like George Lamons Jr., who has racked up 104.8 receiving yards per game and 9.3 points per game. The Warriors have maintained a steady offensive attack across all four quarters, averaging over 8 points per quarter.
Brooks County has relied on strong performances from Junior Burrus, who has thrown for 176.8 passing yards per game, and Chris Cole, the team’s key rusher with 146.1 yards per game. The Trojans are capable of putting up impressive numbers, but they will need to work on finishing strong, as their scoring drops slightly in the second half of games.
Defensive Standouts
Defensively, Brooks County has been led by Amarjae Mitchell, who averages 6.7 tackles per game. On the other hand, Jenkins County has displayed a solid defensive presence, though they haven’t recorded as many standout individual statistics.
Key Matchup
The key to this game will likely come down to the battle in the trenches and the effectiveness of each team’s passing game. Jenkins County’s ability to move the ball through the air, with Junior Burrus in charge, will be a focal point against Brooks County’s tough defense. Meanwhile, Brooks County will look to leverage its strong rushing attack with Chris Cole, who could have a big impact if he finds space against the Jenkins County defense.
Record Breakdown and Playoff Momentum
Jenkins County enters this game with a significant edge in postseason experience, as they have won both of their playoff games so far. Brooks County, however, is coming off a strong finish to the regular season and will be looking to continue that momentum into the playoffs.
As both teams come into the game with strong regional performances and momentum, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With only one team moving on to the next round, this neutral-site game promises to be a thrilling encounter between two talented teams with much to play for.
Game Info:
- Date: Today, 7:30 p.m.
- Teams: Brooks County (8-4) vs. Jenkins County (10-2)
- Location: Neutral site
- Tournament: 2024 GHSA Class A Division II Playoffs
