The Thomasville (GA) varsity football team is set to host Temple (GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 PM at Thomasville. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I tournament.
Temple vs Thomasville High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: Temple vs Thomasville
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I
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Game Preview: Temple vs Thomasville
The Thomasville (GA) varsity football team will face off against Temple (GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 PM at Thomasville High School. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class A Division I tournament.
Team Overview
Both teams enter this game with impressive records, boasting an identical 9-2 overall record. Temple, from Region 5, comes into the game with a .818 win percentage and a 5-1 region record, showing strong performance in their competitive region. Thomasville, ranked higher in the state at #65, also holds a .818 win percentage and has a 5-1 record in region play.
Scoring and Offensive Comparisons
Offensively, Temple is known for their fast start, averaging 19.0 points in the first quarter and finishing with 37.0 points per game. Their star player, C.J. Gray, has been exceptional, rushing for 113.5 yards per game and leading the team with 120.4 total yards per game.
Meanwhile, Thomasville has a balanced offensive attack, averaging 32.2 points per game and starting strong with 19.1 points in the first quarter. Their offensive leader, Cam Hill, has been crucial to their success, passing for 137.0 yards per game, while Ant Anderson leads the ground attack with 61.8 rushing yards per game.
Defensive Strengths
Defensively, Temple has posted solid numbers, averaging 54.3 tackles per game and holding opponents to an average of 220 points this season. Hudson Nix has been a standout player, making 10.2 tackles per game. In contrast, Thomasville has a stronger defensive presence, with an average of 65.6 tackles per game, spearheaded by Joe Douglas, who averages 11.0 tackles per game.
Key Matchup: Running Game vs. Passing Attack
One of the key storylines in this game will be the clash between Temple’s strong running game, led by C.J. Gray, and Thomasville’s aerial offense, where Cam Hill has proven himself a capable quarterback. Temple will look to control the clock with their ground game, while Thomasville will likely rely on Hill’s passing accuracy to keep the defense on its toes.
Playoff History
Both teams are entering this matchup with momentum, as they each have a 1-0 record in playoff games this season. Temple’s resilience will be tested on the road, while Thomasville has been dominant at home, holding a 5-0 home record this season.
As the game kicks off tonight, fans can expect an exciting battle between two top-tier programs vying for a spot in the next round of the playoffs. With a trip to the next stage of the GHSA – Class A Division I tournament on the line, this matchup promises to deliver all the intensity and drama that high school football fans can expect at this point in the season.
Don’t miss the action – Thomasville vs. Temple, today at 7:30 PM at Thomasville High School!
