The Hillgrove (Powder Springs, GA) varsity football team will host South Gwinnett (Snellville, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Hillgrove High School. This game is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A” tournament

South Gwinnett vs Hillgrove High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: South Gwinnett vs Hillgrove
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: South Gwinnett vs Hillgrove

The South Gwinnett Comets (7-3) are set to face the Hillgrove Hawks (9-1) in a highly anticipated playoff matchup today at 7:30 p.m. at Hillgrove High School. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A tournament.

Team Records and Rankings

South Gwinnett enters the game with a solid 7-3 record, including a 4-2 record in region play. The Comets have shown a strong ability to win on the road, with a 5-0 record away from home. Hillgrove, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 9-1 overall record, with a near-perfect 6-1 region record. Hillgrove has also been dominant at home, remaining undefeated in five home games.

Scoring Averages

Both teams bring potent offenses to the field. South Gwinnett averages 31.1 points per game, with their most productive quarters coming in the second and fourth, where they score an average of 13.3 and 8.3 points, respectively. Hillgrove’s offense is just as impressive, averaging 32.7 points per game. The Hawks’ offense is most effective in the first and fourth quarters, scoring 8.8 and 8.4 points per quarter.

Offensive and Defensive Breakdown

When it comes to total yards, the teams are closely matched. South Gwinnett averages 336.7 yards per game, with a balanced attack featuring 220.6 rushing yards per game and 116.1 passing yards per game. Hillgrove, however, edges them out with 318.2 total yards per game, predominantly led by their impressive rushing attack of 226.7 yards per game.

Defensively, Hillgrove has been dominant, allowing just 108 points all season, compared to South Gwinnett’s 237 points allowed. Hillgrove also holds the advantage in tackles per game, averaging 69.3, while South Gwinnett averages 49.6.

Key Players to Watch

For South Gwinnett, running back Eric Ramey III has been a key contributor, rushing for an average of 96.7 yards per game, while quarterback Xavier Butler leads the passing game with 114 yards per game.

Hillgrove’s offense is led by running back Caleb Walters, who averages 80.6 yards per game, and quarterback Donovan Mack, who adds 91.5 passing yards per game. On defense, linebacker Jameson McCollough stands out for Hillgrove with 9.2 tackles per game, and defensive lineman Nicholas Mathious has been a force with 1.4 sacks per game.

Looking Ahead

Both teams are entering the postseason with strong momentum. South Gwinnett will look to carry their undefeated road record into the playoffs, while Hillgrove aims to extend their impressive regular-season form in front of their home crowd.

This matchup is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both teams bringing high-powered offenses and stout defenses to the field. Fans can expect an exciting showdown as the Comets and Hawks battle for a spot in the next round of the GHSA Class 6A playoffs.