The Jefferson varsity football team (Jefferson, GA) will host a home playoff game against Monroe (Albany, GA) on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Jefferson. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for GHSA Class 3A.

Monroe vs Jefferson High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Monroe vs Jefferson
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: Monroe vs Jefferson

On Friday, November 15, the Jefferson varsity football team will host Monroe High School in the first round of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoffs for GHSA Class 3A. Jefferson (7-3) is heavily favored, holding a higher rank and better overall record than Monroe (3-7). Here’s a closer look at the matchup and what each team brings to the field.

Rankings & Records

Jefferson is ranked 43rd in Georgia and 2nd in Class 3A, while Monroe sits at 205th in the state and 32nd in the same class. Jefferson’s season record shows strong regional play, where they’ve only lost once, and a flawless 5-0 record at home could give them a notable advantage in this game.

Jefferson (7-3)

• Region Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Points For: 333
• Points Against: 170

Monroe (3-7)

• Region Record: 2-3
• Home Record: 1-3
• Points For: 173
• Points Against: 360

Scoring Averages

Jefferson has shown offensive strength throughout the season, averaging 33.3 points per game and scoring consistently across all quarters. They’re particularly effective in the second quarter, where they average over 10 points. Monroe, on the other hand, has struggled to put up points, averaging only 17.3 per game, with their highest scoring quarter being the second, where they average 7.2 points.

Team Statistics

Jefferson’s offense is led by their rushing game, with an impressive 233.4 rushing yards per game. In contrast, Monroe leans more toward their passing game, averaging 201.3 passing yards. Overall, Jefferson has the edge in total yards per game (357.6 to Monroe’s 338.1) and points per game (32.9 to Monroe’s 15.2).

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Jefferson (233.4), Monroe (136.8)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Monroe (201.3), Jefferson (124.2)
• Total Yards Per Game: Jefferson (357.6), Monroe (338.1)
• Points Per Game: Jefferson (32.9), Monroe (15.2)

Key Players

Monroe’s offense centers on quarterback Jordan Washington, who leads in passing with 201.3 yards per game and also contributes 82.8 rushing yards per game, giving him a total of 284.1 yards per game. Chase Dixon is his top target, averaging 55.8 receiving yards and 6.6 points per game.

For Jefferson, quarterback Gavin Markey is a standout, averaging 116.3 passing yards and 93.9 rushing yards per game, resulting in 210.2 total yards. Jefferson’s defense is anchored by Rett Hemphill, averaging 9 tackles per game, and Darren Pinkard, who brings pressure with 0.4 sacks per game.

Game Outlook

With their stronger record, home advantage, and higher scoring offense, Jefferson enters this playoff game as the favorite. Monroe’s best chance will be in leveraging their passing game, especially if Washington and Dixon can connect on big plays. However, Jefferson’s balanced and powerful offense, combined with a defense that’s shown consistency, may be too much for Monroe to overcome.

As the teams take the field at Jefferson, fans can expect an exciting playoff atmosphere with plenty of action on both sides of the ball.