The Lakeside (Evans, GA) varsity football team will host New Manchester (Douglasville, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A tournament.
New Manchester vs Lakeside High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: New Manchester vs Lakeside
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A
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Game Preview: New Manchester vs Lakeside
The Lakeside (Evans, GA) varsity football team will be facing off against New Manchester (Douglasville, GA) in a highly anticipated home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A tournament.
Season Records and Performance
Lakeside comes into this game with a remarkable 9-1 overall record, having finished their region play with a 7-1 mark. The Panthers have been dominant at home, securing a perfect 5-0 record in their own stadium. With a powerful offense and a stout defense, they’ve outscored their opponents 366-192 this season, averaging an impressive 36.6 points per game.
In comparison, New Manchester enters the playoffs with an 8-2 record, finishing 5-2 in region play. While they are also strong contenders, their road performance has been less consistent, posting a 2-2 record in away games. New Manchester’s offense has put up 296 points this season, averaging 29.6 points per game, led by quarterback Delancy Alexander, who has contributed both in the air and on the ground.
Team Strengths and Key Players
Lakeside’s offensive attack is led by dual-threat star Ty Jones, who has dominated on the ground and through the air, rushing for 121.9 yards per game and throwing for 142.3 yards per game. Jones, a top performer in the state, has been instrumental in Lakeside’s high-scoring offense, which averages over 400 yards per game.
New Manchester, on the other hand, has a standout quarterback in Delancy Alexander, who averages 183.9 passing yards per game, and Jace Villaflor, who has contributed a solid 55.0 rushing yards per game. Despite their offensive prowess, the Jaguars have faced challenges in their away games, with a 2-2 record on the road.
Defensive Battle
Defensively, Lakeside has been formidable, recording 39.2 tackles per game, compared to New Manchester’s 27.1. Lakeside also has a slight edge in sacks, with 0.9 per game compared to New Manchester’s 1.0. The Panthers’ defense will look to stifle New Manchester’s offensive plays, while their offense aims to keep the pressure on the Jaguars throughout the game.
Head-to-Head History
This will be the first-ever meeting between Lakeside and New Manchester in the playoffs, and both teams will be eager to secure a victory and continue their postseason runs. The Panthers will look to extend their dominance at home, while New Manchester aims to upset the higher-seeded team.
What’s at Stake
A win for Lakeside would propel them into the next round of the GHSA Class 5A playoffs, bringing them one step closer to a state championship. For New Manchester, the game is an opportunity to prove their mettle against one of the top teams in the region, as they seek to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Kickoff for this exciting matchup is set for 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside High School. Fans are encouraged to come out and support their teams as they compete in one of the most thrilling games of the postseason.
