The Douglas County (Douglasville, GA) varsity football team will host West Forsyth (Cumming, GA) in a home playoff game today at 7:30 p.m. at Douglas County. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A tournament.
West Forsyth vs Douglas County High School Football Game Info:
What: Georgia High School Football
Who: West Forsyth vs DCHS
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: West Forsyth vs Douglas County
The West Forsyth Wolverines (Cumming, GA) will face off against the Douglas County Tigers (Douglasville, GA) in a highly anticipated home playoff game tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Douglas County. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 6A tournament. Both teams have made their mark this season, and tonight’s matchup promises to be a thrilling contest.
Team Records and Standings
West Forsyth enters the game with a solid record of 9-3, having finished their region campaign with a 5-2 record. Their playoff run has been fueled by a balanced offense and a strong defense. The Wolverines have averaged 31.8 points per game, with key players stepping up across both the ground and air. They’ll look to continue their momentum against a tough opponent.
On the other hand, Douglas County boasts a slightly better overall record of 10-2 and comes into this game with a 3-1 region record. The Tigers have been exceptional at home with a 4-2 record, and they also hold a 2-0 playoff mark. With an average of 33.8 points per game, they’ll bring a high-scoring offense to the field, spearheaded by their explosive passing and rushing game.
Key Scoring and Statistical Comparisons
West Forsyth has relied on a strong running game, with Foster Orris leading the charge with 107.3 rushing yards per game. The Wolverines have a more balanced attack, with Max Walraven contributing 169.5 passing yards per game. Overall, they accumulate 373.6 total yards per game.
Meanwhile, Douglas County has been even more dominant in terms of yardage, with a total of 465.3 yards per game. They’ve also been effective on both the ground and through the air, with Zamarcus Lindley rushing for 95.1 yards per game and DJ Bordeaux passing for 214.2 yards per game. Their offense has been versatile, and they’ll look to capitalize on that in this playoff matchup.
Defensive Strengths
Both teams are also strong on defense, though Douglas County has the edge with 85.6 tackles per game compared to West Forsyth’s 72.3 tackles per game. The Tigers also boast a slightly higher sack average (3.3 sacks per game) compared to the Wolverines’ 2.3 sacks per game. This could play a pivotal role in slowing down West Forsyth’s offense and giving Douglas County the upper hand.
Individual Standouts
West Forsyth’s Foster Orris has been a key offensive weapon, contributing not just in the run game but also scoring 8 points per game. On the defensive side, James McCallar is a standout, averaging 9.4 tackles per game.
For Douglas County, their star DJ Bordeaux has been phenomenal through the air, throwing for over 200 yards per game. Meanwhile, Michael Hastie anchors the defense, averaging 11.7 tackles per game. Both Bordeaux and Hastie will be key players to watch as they try to carry their team to victory.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced Schley County this season, and both came out victorious. West Forsyth defeated Schley County 60-35, while Douglas County triumphed 45-40. This demonstrates that both teams have the ability to handle tough competition, but it will be interesting to see who can adapt better to the playoff intensity.
Game Outlook
This matchup promises to be a close contest with both teams capable of making explosive plays on offense. West Forsyth will lean on their running game and balanced offensive attack, while Douglas County will look to their high-powered offense and stout defense to advance. With both teams in top form and looking to make a deep playoff run, tonight’s game is set to be a thrilling clash of talent and determination.
