The Carver (Atlanta, GA) varsity football team will host Shaw (Columbus, GA) in a home playoff game today at 2 p.m. at Carver. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A” tournament.
Shaw vs Carver High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Shaw vs Carver
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Shaw vs Carver
The Shaw (Columbus, GA) varsity football team will face off against Carver (Atlanta, GA) in a pivotal playoff game today at 2 p.m. at Carver. This game is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 2A” tournament.
Shaw Bears (5-5)
Shaw enters the playoffs with a .500 overall record, posting a 4-3 record in region play. The Bears have been solid in their home games with a 3-4 record, while they’ve been more successful away, going 2-1. Shaw has averaged 24.5 points per game, with their offense centered around senior quarterback Aryn Grant, who leads the team in both rushing (55.6 yards per game) and passing (69.4 yards per game). Shaw’s defense has allowed 183 points this season, with an average of 73.4 tackles per game.
Carver Panthers (7-3)
Carver comes into the game with a strong 7-3 record, finishing 5-1 in their region and securing a playoff spot with a solid performance throughout the season. The Panthers have been dominant at home, winning five of their seven games. Their offense has been explosive, averaging 35 points per game, with a balanced attack that includes both an effective passing and rushing game. Senior quarterback Montavious Banks has been a standout, throwing for 180.4 yards per game, while running back Lataious Stepp Jr. adds 57.8 rushing yards per game. Carver has shown impressive defense, allowing just 108 points all season, with a particularly strong tackling unit that averages 48.4 tackles per game.
Team Comparisons
Both teams have shown offensive power, with Shaw averaging 24.5 points per game and Carver a higher 35.0 points per game. However, Carver’s ability to rack up total yards (352 per game) and dominate with a more balanced attack could prove to be an advantage. While Shaw has been solid on the ground, Carver’s defense, which allows just 108 points on the season, will look to limit the Bears’ offensive production.
Notable Players
- Shaw’s Aryn Grant leads the Bears in both rushing and passing yards, totaling 125 yards per game.
- Carver’s Montavious Banks is an explosive dual-threat quarterback who has thrown for 180.4 yards per game and will be key in guiding the Panthers’ offense.
- Carver’s Lataious Stepp Jr. is another offensive weapon, contributing 57.8 yards per game on the ground.
- Carver’s Jaiden Dowdell and Michael Johnson Jr. are key contributors on defense, with Dowdell having 7.4 tackles per game and Johnson contributing 1.2 sacks per game.
Both teams will be bringing their best to this playoff matchup, and with the high-powered offense and stout defense of Carver, the Panthers will look to defend their home turf and advance in the tournament.
