The Middletown varsity football team will host St. Georges Tech from Middletown, DE, in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. at Middletown. This matchup is part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 3A tournament.

St. Georges Tech vs Middletown High School Football Game Info:

What: Delaware High School Football
Who: SGTHS vs Middletown
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Bracket: 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 3A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: St. Georges Tech vs Middletown

As the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoffs continue, Middletown will host St. Georges Tech in a pivotal matchup at 7 p.m. today. Both teams bring impressive records into the game, with Middletown at 9-2 and St. Georges Tech at 6-5, but the stakes are high as both teams fight for a spot in the next round of the DIAA 3A Tournament.

Team Overviews

Middletown Cavaliers (9-2 Overall, 4-1 League)
Middletown enters this game with a strong 9-2 record, including a perfect 4-1 record in league play. The Cavaliers have been dominant at home, boasting a 4-1 record on their turf and a solid 5-1 mark on the road. Offensively, Middletown has been explosive, averaging 30.9 points per game, led by their strong rushing and defensive efforts. Their offense has been a balanced attack, although they don’t rely on passing as much as other teams. On the ground, they’ve averaged 210.1 rushing yards per game, while their defense has been just as impressive, allowing only 158 points across the season. With such a powerful offense and defense, Middletown will look to control the game on both sides of the ball in this playoff contest.

St. Georges Tech Hawks (6-5 Overall, 3-2 League)
St. Georges Tech comes into this game with a 6-5 overall record and a respectable 3-2 record in league play. Their season has been a mixed bag, as they’ve shown strong performances at home (5-1), but have struggled on the road (1-4). The Hawks have averaged 20.0 points per game, with a powerful rushing attack led by Ayden Jones, who averages 60.3 rushing yards per game. The Hawks’ defense has been susceptible to big plays, which could be a concern as they face a powerful Middletown team. St. Georges has shown resilience in their victories but will need to improve their consistency and limit mistakes if they want to pull off an upset on the road.

Key Matchup Insights

The key to this game will be Middletown’s ability to control the tempo with their strong rushing attack, led by their offensive line and Amir Maddrey, and keeping St. Georges’ offense from getting into a rhythm. On the other hand, St. Georges Tech will need to rely on their defense to contain Middletown‘s explosive plays and look for opportunities to capitalize on any mistakes.

The teams share a few common opponents this season, with Middletown having a slightly better record (6-2) against those opponents, while St. Georges Tech went 4-4. This gives Middletown a slight edge in terms of experience against similar teams, especially considering that Middletown won key matchups against teams like St. Mark’s and Hodgson Vo-Tech, which St. Georges Tech also faced but lost to.

What to Watch For

• Middletown’s Offensive Attack: Middletown has been putting up an average of 30.9 points per game, led by a well-rounded offense. They will look to control the clock and wear down St. Georges Tech’s defense with their running game.
• St. Georges Tech’s Ground Game: With Ayden Jones leading the rushing attack, St. Georges Tech will rely on their ability to move the ball on the ground and keep the ball away from Middletown’s offense.
• Turnover Battle: St. Georges Tech will need to avoid turnovers and capitalize on any mistakes Middletown makes, as the Cavaliers have been able to score quickly off turnovers in the past.

Playoff Stakes

For Middletown, the goal is to keep their momentum going and continue their strong season in the DIAA 3A playoffs. Their undefeated home record and balanced team make them a tough opponent, but they will need to stay focused and avoid overlooking St. Georges Tech. For the Hawks, this is a chance to prove that they can compete with one of the top teams in the league. A win on the road would be a massive upset, but their ability to control the ball and play mistake-free football will be crucial.

This is expected to be a thrilling contest, as both teams have the talent to win, and the outcome will come down to which team can execute their game plan better in a high-stakes playoff atmosphere. Fans can expect an exciting, hard-fought battle as these two teams square off for a chance to advance in the 2024 DIAA 3A Football Tournament.