The Cherokee Bluff varsity football team (Flowery Branch, GA) will host Monroe Area (Monroe, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Cherokee Bluff. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament.

Monroe Area vs Cherokee Bluff High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Monroe Area vs Cherokee Bluff
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A
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Game Preview: Monroe Area vs Cherokee Bluff

The Cherokee Bluff varsity football team (Flowery Branch, GA) will face off against Monroe Area (Monroe, GA) in a highly anticipated home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. This contest is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament.

Season Records & Performance

Cherokee Bluff enters the game with a strong 9-1 overall record, having gone 4-1 in region play. They have demonstrated dominance, especially at home with a 5-0 record. The team has averaged 36 points per game, with impressive wins, including a 52-24 victory over Monroe Area just last month.

On the other hand, Monroe Area has had a more challenging season, finishing 5-4 overall with a 2-3 region record. Despite their ups and downs, Monroe Area showed resilience, particularly in their 25.2 points per game average, and will look to redeem themselves after their previous loss to Cherokee Bluff.

Key Players

• Monroe Area will rely on standout players like Jitt Carr, who leads the team with 120 rushing yards per game, and Forrest Ross, who has thrown for 141.2 passing yards per game. They will need big performances from these leaders if they are to upset Cherokee Bluff.
• Cherokee Bluff counters with offensive threats like Brooks Brien, who has racked up 222.1 passing yards per game, and Jackson Pirkle, who is key to their rushing game with 63.6 yards per game. The team’s overall offensive depth has been crucial to their success.

Head-to-Head

Cherokee Bluff defeated Monroe Area 52-24 in a region game on October 11. In that game, Cherokee Bluff’s balanced attack dominated, especially in the second half, as they piled on 21 unanswered points in the final quarter.

Scoring Breakdown

• Monroe Area has averaged 26.6 points per game, with a strong finish in the fourth quarter (16.7 points).
• Cherokee Bluff, meanwhile, has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 36 points per game, and they’ve maintained their scoring across all four quarters, with 11 points per quarter on average.

Team Stats Comparison

• Rushing Yards per Game: Monroe Area averages 221.3 yards compared to Cherokee Bluff’s 123.6 yards.
• Passing Yards per Game: Cherokee Bluff excels here with 201.4 yards per game, while Monroe Area throws for 141.2 yards per game.
• Total Yards per Game: Monroe Area gains an average of 362.6 total yards, while Cherokee Bluff posts 325.0 total yards per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season. Cherokee Bluff holds the edge with a 3-1 record against common opponents, while Monroe Area is 2-2.

Final Thoughts

With a strong home field advantage, a well-balanced offensive attack, and a defense that has allowed just 173 points this season, Cherokee Bluff is favored going into this playoff matchup. Monroe Area, however, will look to build on their earlier momentum and prove they can overcome their recent loss to the Bears.

As the game approaches, both teams are ready to leave it all on the field in what promises to be an exciting and hard-fought playoff battle.

Game Info:
Date: Today, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cherokee Bluff High School (Flowery Branch, GA)
Tournament: 2024 GHSA Class 3A Playoffs