The Upson-Lee (Thomaston, GA) varsity football team will host Long County (Ludowici, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Upson-Lee High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for GHSA Class 3A.

Long County vs Upson-Lee High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Long County vs Upson-Lee
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Long County vs Upson-Lee

The Upson-Lee (Thomaston, GA) varsity football team will face Long County (Ludowici, GA) in a highly anticipated home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for GHSA Class 3A.

Team Records & Rankings

Both teams enter this contest with impressive 7-3 records. Upson-Lee has posted a 6-2 record in region play, while Long County has a 6-3 region record, with both teams finishing strong in their respective regular seasons.

Scoring Averages

• Long County has averaged 26.8 points per game, with a well-balanced offensive attack, scoring 6.8 points in the first quarter and maintaining a consistent offensive effort throughout the game.
• Upson-Lee, on the other hand, has averaged 23.1 points per game. While they have started slow in some games, they have been more productive in the second half, scoring 7.9 points in the third quarter.

Key Stats Comparison

• Long County boasts a strong running game, averaging 226.7 rushing yards per game, led by standout running back Jason Familia, who has averaged 109.2 rushing yards per game.
• Upson-Lee, while not as dominant on the ground, has a solid rushing game with Malachi Character leading the charge at 77.2 rushing yards per game. Their offensive strength lies in their passing game, with quarterback Nicholas Wells averaging 95.4 passing yards per game.

Defensive Stats

• Long County has averaged 45.4 tackles per game, with Kenny Pickens leading the way with 10.3 tackles per game.
• Upson-Lee’s defense has been equally impressive, averaging 63.4 tackles per game, with Malachi Character contributing 12.6 tackles per game, and Cleveland Nicholas adding 0.6 sacks per game.

Key Players to Watch

• Jason Familia (Long County) is the top performer for the Blue Tide, contributing both as a rusher and an offensive leader.
• Malachi Character (Upson-Lee) has been instrumental in both rushing and tackling, making him a key player on both sides of the ball for the Upson-Lee Knights.

Both teams come into this game with a lot of momentum and will be looking to advance in the state playoffs. With similar records and strengths on both sides of the ball, it promises to be an exciting and competitive matchup.

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on November 15, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle as Upson-Lee hosts Long County in this critical Class 3A playoff showdown.