The Baldwin (Milledgeville, GA) varsity football team will host West Laurens (Dexter, GA) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Baldwin. This matchup is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament.

West Laurens vs Baldwin High School Football Game Info:

What: Georgia High School Football
Who: West Laurens vs Baldwin
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A
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Game Preview: West Laurens vs Baldwin

West Laurens (Dexter, GA) will travel to Baldwin (Milledgeville, GA) for a highly anticipated playoff matchup on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA – Class 3A tournament.

Team Records & Performance

Both teams enter the game with solid regular-season records. West Laurens boasts an 8-2 overall record, with a strong 6-2 performance in region play. The Raiders have been dominant at home, finishing 5-1 in home games, but face a tough away matchup against Baldwin.

Baldwin has a 6-4 overall record, with a 6-2 region performance. They will look to bounce back after their recent loss to West Laurens, which occurred on November 5, when they fell 28-14 in a region contest.

Key Team Stats

The teams have different offensive strategies, with West Laurens leading in several key categories:

• West Laurens averages 338.6 total yards per game, with a standout performance in rushing, averaging 246.6 yards per game.
• Baldwin, on the other hand, averages 291.4 total yards per game and has relied heavily on its passing game, averaging 113.2 yards per game.

Both teams have been efficient in terms of scoring. West Laurens averages 32.7 points per game, while Baldwin puts up 29.2 points per game. West Laurens has shown a strong offensive capability, particularly in the first half of games, where they average 14.7 points in the second quarter alone.

Key Players

For West Laurens, standout player Ty Cummings leads the offense, with 144.7 rushing yards per game and 160.7 total yards per game. On defense, Shannon Adkins has been key in tackling, with 10.7 tackles per game.

For Baldwin, Sadur Salahuddin leads the charge, with 95.0 rushing yards per game and 125.8 passing yards per game. The team will look to rely on the leadership of Lamar Pounds and Jaylen King, both of whom have had impactful seasons.

Common Opponents

Both teams have had notable wins and losses against common opponents. Baldwin won against Howard (49-36) and Cross Creek (51-22), but fell to Harlem (17-14). West Laurens had a close win over Howard (28-27) and also triumphed over Cross Creek (44-28). Their only loss in this stretch came against Harlem (28-7).

Head-to-Head History

West Laurens won their most recent meeting with Baldwin on November 5, securing a 28-14 victory. Baldwin will be looking to make adjustments and turn the tide in this playoff matchup.

Conclusion

With the postseason on the line, West Laurens comes into this game with confidence after their recent win, while Baldwin looks to avenge their loss and continue their playoff push. Both teams have had strong seasons, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two talented squads. Fans can expect a hard-fought game as the Raiders and the Braves battle for a spot in the next round of the 2024 GHSA Class 3A playoffs.