The Mays (Atlanta, GA) varsity football team will host Starr’s Mill (Fayetteville, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Mays. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A tournament.

Starr’s Mill vs Mays High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Starr’s Mill vs Mays
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A
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Game Preview: Starr’s Mill vs Mays

The Starr’s Mill Panthers (9-1) will face the Mays Raiders (8-2) in a highly anticipated home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. The matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 4A tournament.

Team Overview

Starr’s Mill enters the game with an impressive overall record of 9-1, including a 5-1 mark in region play. Their offense is led by Blake Turner, who has rushed for 87.1 yards per game, and Logan Inagawa, who has thrown for 127.2 passing yards per game. The Panthers are known for their balanced attack, averaging 329 yards per game and putting up 30.7 points per game. Their defense is solid, allowing just 170 points throughout the season.

Mays, on the other hand, has an 8-2 overall record and a strong 6-1 region record. Their offense features standout quarterback Jaylen Wyatt, who has amassed 136.9 passing yards per game, while Kamari Johnson leads the ground game with 77.7 rushing yards per game. The Raiders are averaging 307 yards per game and 24.5 points per game. With a solid defense, Mays has allowed just 145 points on the season.

Key Matchup

• Starr’s Mill Offense vs. Mays Defense: The Panthers’ offense has been a well-rounded force all season, averaging nearly 330 yards per game. Their rushing attack, led by Turner, will face a stout Mays defense that has allowed only 145 points across 10 games.
• Mays Offense vs. Starr’s Mill Defense: Mays has relied heavily on their passing game this season, with Wyatt’s strong arm leading the offense. Starr’s Mill’s defense will need to put pressure on Wyatt and limit the big plays that have been a staple of Mays’ offensive success.

Player to Watch

• Blake Turner (Starr’s Mill): Turner’s ability to control the ground game will be crucial for the Panthers as they look to establish dominance early.
• Jaylen Wyatt (Mays): Wyatt’s passing game is key to Mays’ offensive attack, and his ability to connect with receivers like Jamarion Dowdell and Kamari Johnson will be a major factor in this game.

The Road to the Playoffs

Starr’s Mill enters the playoffs with a perfect home record (6-0) and a 3-1 road record, while Mays has also been dominant at home (3-0), with a strong 5-2 record away from home. This game will see two of the top teams in Class 4A battle it out for a chance to advance in the state tournament.

With both teams averaging over 25 points per game, expect an exciting contest full of big plays, strategic coaching decisions, and thrilling moments under the lights.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15 at Mays High School.