The Mayfield (KY) varsity football team has a neutral playoff game vs. Caldwell County (Princeton, KY) on Friday, November 15 at 7 pm.

What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Caldwell County (KY) vs Mayfield (KY)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

aldwell County vs. Mayfield: 2024 KHSAA Class 2A Playoff Preview

The 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoffs are set to continue with an exciting neutral-site matchup between Caldwell County (Princeton, KY) and Mayfield (KY) on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. This contest is part of the KHSAA Class 2A tournament, where both teams are eager to make a deep postseason run.

Team Records and Performance:

• Caldwell County enters the game with a 5-6 record, having faced a challenging season. The Tigers finished 1-2 in district play and 3-3 in away games. Caldwell County has been competitive but has struggled with consistency, as evidenced by a scoring average of 29.9 points per game, with 349 total points allowed on the season.
• Mayfield, on the other hand, comes into the playoff game with a strong 8-2 record. The Cardinals are unbeaten in district play (3-0) and have posted a solid 4-1 record at home and away. Mayfield has been a high-scoring team this season, averaging 34.8 points per game, with just 181 points allowed across 10 games.

Recent Matchup: In their most recent meeting on October 4, Mayfield dominated Caldwell County with a commanding 47-14 victory. Mayfield’s offense was clicking, especially in the first half, where they outscored the Tigers 34-7, ultimately securing the win. Caldwell County did manage to score in each half, but the deficit was too great to overcome.

Team Scoring Breakdown:

• Caldwell County has been an offensive-minded team this year, with strong performances in the second half. They average 7.0 points per game in the second quarter and 9.3 in the fourth quarter, but their struggles in the first and third quarters have hurt them throughout the season.
• Mayfield has shown consistent scoring across all quarters, with their most potent periods being the first half. They average 10.0 points in the first quarter and 12.1 in the second, often taking a commanding lead into the second half, as evidenced by their strong performances against common opponents.

Common Opponents: Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, but their records against those teams tell a different story:

• Caldwell County holds a 2-3 record against common opponents, with losses to Graves County, McCracken County, and Murray, while securing victories over Christian County and Crittenden County.
• Mayfield has performed significantly better, with a 4-1 record against the same teams. Notably, Mayfield defeated McCracken County (35-21) and Murray (27-17), while Caldwell County fell to both.

Key Players and Strategies:

• Caldwell County will need to rely on its offensive firepower, particularly in the second half, to keep the game competitive. They will also have to find ways to improve their defense, which has allowed more points than they have scored.
• Mayfield has had a balanced and potent offense, led by their ability to score early and often. They will look to build an early lead and pressure Caldwell County, forcing them to play catch-up as they did in their earlier meeting.

Game Outlook: With Mayfield entering this matchup as the higher-seeded team and having already defeated Caldwell County decisively earlier in the season, the Cardinals are heavy favorites. Caldwell County, however, will look to upset the odds, needing to improve their consistency and defensive performance if they hope to challenge Mayfield’s offensive dominance.

As this game kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 15, both teams will be playing for a spot in the next round of the 2024 KHSAA Class 2A Playoffs. Fans can expect an intense, high-energy game with plenty at stake.