The Calvary Day (Savannah, GA) varsity football team will take on Mount Paran Christian (Kennesaw, GA) in a highly anticipated playoff game today at 7:30 PM. Calvary Day, boasting an impressive 9-1 record, has been dominant throughout the season, finishing undefeated in their region and averaging nearly 40 points per game. Meanwhile, Mount Paran Christian enters the game with an 8-3 overall record, showing resilience in both home and away games.

Team Overview:

Calvary Day’s offense has been explosive, with standout performances by senior quarterback James Mobley, who has passed for 214 yards per game. The team also features dynamic playmaker Thomas Blackshear, who leads the receiving corps with 105.9 yards per game. The defense is anchored by Cutter Powell, who averages 8.4 tackles per game, contributing to the team’s strong defensive showing with just 88 points allowed all season.

Mount Paran Christian has relied on the strong running game of Andrew Overton, who averages 97.2 rushing yards per game and 133.9 total yards. Quarterback Andrew Overton has also been efficient in the passing game, contributing an additional 36.7 yards per game. While the offense has been effective, the team will face a stiff challenge against Calvary Day’s balanced attack and formidable defense.

Scoring and Game Stats:

Calvary Day has been a high-scoring team, averaging 39.9 points per game. Their first-half scoring is particularly strong, averaging 13.3 points in the opening quarter. Mount Paran Christian, while competitive, averages 24.6 points per game but will need to ramp up their offensive output to keep pace with the potent Calvary Day offense.

In terms of team statistics, Calvary Day leads with a strong total yardage average of 364.1 yards per game, compared to Mount Paran Christian’s 280.5 yards. Both teams are solid defensively, with Calvary Day averaging 60.3 tackles per game, which should help contain Mount Paran Christian’s offensive threats.

Key Matchup:

The key to the game will be how well Mount Paran Christian’s defense can slow down the high-scoring Calvary Day offense. While Mount Paran Christian has shown resilience throughout the season, including a perfect home record, they’ll need to adapt quickly to the tempo and pressure Calvary Day brings, particularly in the first half.

Game Time:

The game will kick off at 7:30 PM today at Calvary Day in Savannah, Georgia. With both teams having strong records, this playoff matchup promises to be an exciting battle for the right to advance further in the 2024 GHSA Class 2A tournament.