The Northeast (Macon, GA) varsity football team will host Swainsboro (GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Northeast. This matchup is part of the “2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I” tournament.

Swainsboro vs Northeast High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Swainsboro vs Northeast
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Swainsboro vs Northeast

The Northeast (Macon, GA) varsity football team is set to host the Swainsboro (GA) Tigers in the first round of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoffs, with the game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today at Northeast. This exciting matchup is part of the GHSA Class A Division I tournament.

Team Records & Performance

Northeast enters the playoffs with an impressive 8-2 record overall, finishing second in their region with an 8-1 league record. The team has dominated at home with a perfect 5-0 record and a strong 3-1 mark on the road. Their performance this season has been marked by a high-scoring offense and a solid defense, allowing just 136 points on the year.

In contrast, Swainsboro has had a tougher season, with a 3-7 overall record. The Tigers finished in the middle of the pack in their region, posting a 2-2 record in league play. Swainsboro has struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record, but they will look to pull off an upset as they enter the playoffs.

Key Players & Scoring

For Swainsboro, the team’s top offensive threat is running back Bryson Tarver, who has been the workhorse with 127.7 rushing yards per game and a total of 130.9 yards per game. Quarterback Kason Edenfield has been the primary passer, averaging 58.4 passing yards per game, and Shannon Benjamin leads the receiving corps with 41.1 yards per game.

Northeast counters with a dynamic offense led by running back Nick Woodford, who has been stellar this season, averaging 161.7 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Reginald Glover has been efficient with 84.9 passing yards per game, while Zahkie Denson provides a big-play threat in the receiving game, totaling 29.9 yards per game. Woodford has also contributed significantly to the team’s total offense, averaging 181 yards per game.

Defensively, Northeast has been stout, with Santana Balkcom leading the way with 8.8 tackles per game. Swainsboro will rely on linebacker Ja’bios Smith, who has been solid with 8.8 tackles per game as well.

Scoring Averages

Northeast has been a high-scoring team this year, averaging 34.2 points per game, thanks to their balanced attack and explosive plays. Swainsboro, on the other hand, has struggled to put up points, averaging just 18.4 points per game.

Recent History & Common Opponents

Both teams share a common opponent in Dublin, with Northeast suffering a 17-7 loss at home to Dublin and Swainsboro falling 41-21 in their season opener at Dublin. The similarities in their losses to Dublin highlight the challenges both teams face in tough matchups.

Looking Ahead

As Northeast prepares for this home playoff game, they will look to continue their strong season and make a deep playoff run, while Swainsboro aims to build on their resilience and attempt to upset a higher-seeded team. With both teams featuring strong individual performers, tonight’s game promises to be an exciting contest with playoff implications on the line.

Fans of both teams can expect a competitive matchup under the Friday night lights at Northeast. With a berth in the next round at stake, the stakes are high, and both teams are primed for a thrilling postseason battle.