The Coffee (Douglas, GA) varsity football team is set to face Sequoyah (Canton, GA) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7 p.m. at Coffee. This game is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A” tournament.

Sequoyah vs Coffee High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Sequoyah vs Coffee
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Sequoyah vs Coffee

The Sequoyah (Canton, GA) and Coffee (Douglas, GA) varsity football teams will meet in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7 p.m. as part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 5A” tournament. Both teams have been dominant this season and are ready to battle it out for a spot in the next round of the postseason.

Team Overview:

Sequoyah Chiefs (11-1)

• The Chiefs enter the game with an impressive 11-1 record, with a region record of 6-1. They have been strong both at home (6-0) and on the road (4-1), showing their versatility and resilience.
• Sequoyah has been high-scoring throughout the season, averaging 36.1 points per game, including 14.3 points in the second quarter alone. Their offense is led by Kolby Martin, who has been stellar both through the air (161.3 passing yards per game) and in total yards (179.1 total yards per game). Running back Will Rajecki has been a force on the ground, rushing for 121.9 yards per game.
• The Chiefs’ defense has also been solid, allowing just 262 points across their 12 games this season. Key defensive players like Spencer Geist (8.1 tackles per game) and Ean Marria (0.7 sacks per game) will be crucial in containing Coffee’s offense.

Coffee Trojans (10-2)

• Coffee brings a strong 10-2 record into the game, with a region record of 3-2. They’ve been dominant on the road (6-0) but have struggled more in region play (3-2).
• The Trojans have averaged 29.1 points per game this season, with standout players like Tyrese Woodgett, who leads the team in both rushing (135.0 yards per game) and total yards (151.9 total yards per game). Quarterback Jordan Phillips has been effective in the passing game, contributing 79.3 passing yards per game, while Tresean Smith provides an additional weapon with 32 receiving yards per game.
• Coffee’s defense, led by Chris Reed (8.9 tackles per game) and Cupris Morgan (0.8 sacks per game), will have their hands full as they look to slow down Sequoyah’s high-scoring offense.

Team Comparison:

While both teams have been highly efficient offensively, Sequoyah has had a slight edge in scoring, averaging 36.1 points per game compared to Coffee’s 29.1. Sequoyah’s balanced offense, which includes both strong rushing and passing attacks, contrasts with Coffee’s more ground-heavy approach, as the Trojans average 229.5 rushing yards per game compared to 206.3 for Sequoyah.

Defensively, Sequoyah has been more consistent, allowing an average of 22.0 fewer points per game than Coffee. Both teams have shown strong tackling abilities, but Sequoyah leads in total tackles per game with 57.3.

Head-to-Head Matchup:

• Sequoyah will rely on their experienced playmakers like Kolby Martin and Will Rajecki to control the game and dictate the pace.
• Coffee, on the other hand, will count on their dynamic rushing attack led by Tyrese Woodgett, while hoping to exploit Sequoyah’s defense through the air with quarterback Jordan Phillips and receivers like Tresean Smith.

Game Outlook:

With both teams coming off impressive seasons, this matchup is expected to be a thrilling contest. Sequoyah’s offensive firepower and solid defense will test Coffee’s ability to respond, especially on the road. On the other hand, Coffee’s ground game and overall toughness will make them a formidable opponent for the Chiefs.

As the stakes get higher in the 2024 GHSA Class 5A Playoffs, expect this game to be a hard-fought battle from start to finish. The winner will move one step closer to a state championship, and both teams will be looking to prove they have what it takes to make a deep postseason run.