The Port St. Joe (FL) varsity football team will face Wildwood (FL) in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. The game will be held at Port St. Joe, as part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – FHSAA Rural Football Division B tournament

Wildwood vs Port St. Joe High School Football Game Info:

What: Florida High School Football
Who: Wildwood vs Port St. Joe
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 3A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Wildwood vs Port St. Joe

The Port St. Joe varsity football team is ready for a highly anticipated neutral-site playoff game against Wildwood on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – FHSAA Rural Football Division B tournament. Both teams will be competing for a chance to advance in this exciting postseason matchup.

Wildwood (4-6) Overview

Wildwood enters the game with a 4-6 overall record, finishing their regular season with a 1-3 home record and a 2-3 away record. Despite their losing record, Wildwood has shown resilience, especially in their neutral-site games, where they are undefeated at 1-0. The team’s offense has averaged 21.7 points per game, with standout performances coming from Tyrese Keiler, who leads the team with 42.6 receiving yards per game, and Keyvonte’ Corbin, who has been their main rusher with 31.8 rushing yards per game.

Port St. Joe (5-5) Overview

On the other side, Port St. Joe boasts a 5-5 record for the season. They finished 3-0 in district play, showing their dominance in their district matchups, but struggled slightly in non-district games, ending with a 2-5 record. At home, they went 3-3, while on the road, they posted a 2-2 record. The team’s 24.4 points per game scoring average is led by Chance Gainer, who has contributed 100.7 rushing yards per game, and Jacob Hensley, who leads the passing game with 88.6 passing yards per game. Port St. Joe also has a strong defensive presence, with Asher Peacock averaging 9.3 tackles per game.

Scoring & Statistics Comparison

When it comes to scoring, both teams have had strong offensive outings at various points in the season. Wildwood’s offense has been led by a balanced attack, scoring an average of 21.7 points per game, while Port St. Joe has been slightly more productive, averaging 24.4 points per game.

In terms of yardage, Wildwood has shown a more balanced offense with 231.7 total yards per game, which includes 89.5 rushing yards per game and 142.2 passing yards per game. Port St. Joe has been more dominant on the ground, averaging 204.9 rushing yards per game, while also posting strong numbers in the passing game with 102.8 passing yards per game.

Defensively, Port St. Joe has the edge in tackles, averaging 65.5 tackles per game, compared to Wildwood’s 41.7 tackles per game. Both teams are also showing solid efforts in the trenches, with Port St. Joe recording 109 pancake blocks, far surpassing Wildwood’s 9 pancake blocks.

Players to Watch

• Tyrese Keiler (Wildwood) – A key player for Wildwood, leading the team in both receiving yards and total yards with 42.6 receiving yards per game and 127.8 total yards per game.
• Chance Gainer (Port St. Joe) – A key offensive weapon for Port St. Joe, averaging 100.7 rushing yards per game and contributing 10.0 points per game.
• Asher Peacock (Port St. Joe) – A standout defender for Port St. Joe, with 9.3 tackles per game to lead the team.

Looking Ahead

Both teams come into this game looking to prove themselves in the postseason. Wildwood will rely on their balanced attack and defensive effort to pull off an upset, while Port St. Joe will aim to continue their solid district performance and leverage their home advantage for the win.

The 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – FHSAA Rural Football Division B matchup between Port St. Joe and Wildwood promises to be an exciting contest. The game is set to kick off on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Port St. Joe, where both teams will battle for a chance to advance further in the tournament.