The Brookwood Broncos (Snellville, GA) varsity football team will host the West Forsyth Wolverines (Cumming, GA) in a home playoff game tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Brookwood High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets.
West Forsyth vs Brookwood High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: West Forsyth vs Brookwood
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: West Forsyth vs Brookwood
The Brookwood Broncos (Snellville, GA) will host the West Forsyth Wolverines (Cumming, GA) in an eagerly anticipated GHSA Class 6A playoff matchup tonight. Both teams enter the postseason with identical 7-3 records, but their paths to this point have highlighted contrasting strengths that promise an exciting showdown.
Team Overviews
Brookwood Broncos
The Broncos have been a force in Region 4, finishing with an impressive 6-1 region record and a perfect 4-1 home mark. Brookwood’s high-powered offense has averaged 34.4 points per game, driven by a dominant ground attack that racks up 281.7 rushing yards per game. Star player Brayden Tyson is the centerpiece of this offense, leading with an incredible 212.3 rushing yards and 17.4 points per game. Complemented by quarterback CJ Franklin’s 130.9 passing yards per game, the Broncos’ offense is a balanced yet explosive unit.
On defense, Brookwood averages 76.3 tackles per game, anchored by standout Daniel Diggs with 9.4 tackles per game. Despite limited sack production (1.1 per game), the Broncos’ defensive strength lies in their consistency and ability to limit opponents to 225 points this season.
West Forsyth Wolverines
The Wolverines bring their own strong resume, finishing 5-2 in Region 6 and excelling on the road with a 3-1 away record. Offensively, they’ve been balanced, averaging 374.3 total yards per game, split between 193.0 rushing and 181.3 passing yards. Quarterback Max Walraven is the leader of the offense, averaging 181.3 passing yards and 201.9 total yards per game. Running back Foster Orris adds a powerful rushing element, contributing 101.4 yards per game.
Defensively, West Forsyth is led by James McCallar, who averages 10 tackles per game. The Wolverines’ defense has been effective, holding opponents to just 170 points over the season, while the pass rush, led by Jack Sacchetti with 1.3 sacks per game, provides a disruptive presence.
Common Opponents
Both teams share a victory over Parkview this season, with West Forsyth securing a 45-21 win and Brookwood defeating the same opponent in dominating fashion, 51-13. These results underscore the offensive firepower both teams bring to the field.
Key Matchup
The game is likely to come down to which defense can best handle the opposition’s star players. For Brookwood, slowing down Max Walraven and limiting the dual-threat capabilities of the West Forsyth offense will be critical. On the other hand, the Wolverines’ defense must find a way to contain Brayden Tyson, whose ability to break long runs could swing the game in Brookwood’s favor.
What’s at Stake
This playoff matchup is a part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets (GHSA – Class 6A). The winner advances, moving one step closer to the state championship, while the loser’s season comes to an end.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Brookwood High School. Fans can expect a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams with everything on the line.
