The Burke County (Waynesboro, GA) varsity football team will host Laney (Augusta, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A” tournament.
Laney vs Burke County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Laney vs Burke County
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Laney vs Burke County
The Burke County Bears (10-1) will face the Laney Wildcats (7-4) in a highly anticipated home playoff game at 7:00 p.m. today. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for Class 2A.
Team Records and Scoring Averages
Burke County enters the game with a strong 10-1 overall record, finishing their region campaign a perfect 5-0. The Bears have been dominant this season, scoring an average of 41.3 points per game, while allowing only 172 points in total throughout the year. Their balanced offense has been led by the explosive A’merre Williams, who has been a key player both rushing and scoring for the team.
Laney, with a 7-4 record, has had an up-and-down season but comes into this game on a solid note, having won four out of their last five games. The Wildcats have averaged 24.4 points per game, but they will need to raise their game significantly to challenge a strong Burke County defense that has allowed an average of only 15.6 points per game.
Head-to-Head: Burke County Dominates in Recent Matchup
In the previous meeting between these two teams earlier this month, Burke County secured a convincing 43-6 victory over Laney in an away game. The Bears dominated all phases of the game, with a strong showing from Williams, who continues to be a standout performer. Burke County’s offense put up 43 points, while their defense stifled Laney’s attack, limiting them to just six points.
Team Comparison
In terms of total offense, Burke County has been exceptional, averaging 454 yards per game, including 249.9 rushing yards per contest. Laney, by comparison, has averaged 382.8 yards per game, primarily relying on a solid ground game but with less efficiency in the passing game.
The Wildcats will look to quarterback Sean Vandiver to lead their offense. Vandiver has been the backbone of the team’s passing game, accounting for 132.9 yards per game. On defense, Burke County has been outstanding with standout performances from linebacker Cadyn Bracely and defensive lineman Sheldon Cunningham, who have been consistent in stopping opposing offenses.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced a similar slate of opponents this season, with Burke County coming out on top in all four of their common matchups. Laney managed to defeat Butler (22-18) and Glenn Hills (32-6), while Burke County routed the same teams with scores of 56-10 and 51-12, respectively.
Keys to the Game
For Laney, they will need a significant improvement from their offense to match Burke County’s high-scoring attack. The Wildcats must control the ball and avoid turnovers, while also looking to limit the Bears’ explosive running game.
For Burke County, maintaining their dominant performance on both sides of the ball will be crucial. They will lean heavily on A’merre Williams in the backfield, while their defense will focus on containing Laney’s passing game.
Conclusion
The Bears will look to continue their strong playoff run at home, with a chance to move one step closer to the Class 2A title. With their high-powered offense and formidable defense, Burke County is the clear favorite in this matchup, but Laney has the potential to pull off an upset if they can execute their game plan. With kickoff set for 7:00 p.m., fans are expecting a thrilling playoff atmosphere in Waynesboro.
