The Roswell High School varsity football team (Roswell, GA) will host River Ridge High School (Woodstock, GA) today at 7:30 PM for a home playoff game. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for Class 5A.

River Ridge vs Roswell High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: River Ridge vs Roswell
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: River Ridge vs Roswell

The Roswell Hornets (8-2) will host the River Ridge Knights (7-3) today at 7:30 PM for a high-stakes home playoff game. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets for Class 5A.

Both teams come into this game with solid records. River Ridge finished with a 7-3 overall mark, 5-2 in region play, and has been dominant at home with a perfect 6-0 record. The Knights, however, struggled on the road with a 1-3 record, which sets the stage for an intense clash with Roswell in front of a home crowd.

Roswell, on the other hand, boasts an 8-2 overall record and a 5-1 region mark. The Hornets were strong both at home (5-1) and on the road (3-1), and they are expected to capitalize on their home-field advantage during the playoffs. The Hornets have been a high-scoring team, averaging 39.9 points per game and showcasing their explosive offense.

Key Players to Watch:

• River Ridge’s Camden Cox has been a standout on the ground, rushing for 31.6 yards per game. Quarterback Ethan Spector is also a threat, passing for 206.3 yards per game, while Grant Hollier leads the receiving corps with 80 yards per game.
• Roswell’s Trey Smith has been one of the most dynamic players this season, with 78.7 rushing yards and 191.7 passing yards per game. Smith has also contributed to the Hornets’ high point total, scoring 10.2 points per game. Grant Cook and Brody Duffy have also been key contributors to the team’s offensive and defensive efforts.

Team Comparisons:

• Offense: Both teams have potent offenses, with Roswell averaging 403.5 yards per game and River Ridge at 275.4 yards. Roswell’s balance of rushing and passing makes them a versatile offensive threat, while River Ridge relies heavily on its passing attack (189.1 yards per game) and strong rushing game (86.3 yards per game).
• Defense: On defense, Roswell has the upper hand with 61.1 tackles per game compared to River Ridge’s 48.0. Roswell’s defense, led by standout Brody Duffy, will be key in limiting River Ridge’s high-scoring attack.

Recent History: Both teams are coming off solid regular seasons, but this game will be crucial as they seek to continue their playoff runs. River Ridge’s ability to win on the road could be challenged by Roswell’s strong home record.

Looking Ahead: With both teams entering the game in strong form, this promises to be an exciting matchup. Roswell will look to capitalize on its home advantage, while River Ridge will hope to use its potent passing attack and resilient offense to pull off the upset.