The Seminary Bulldogs and Kemper County Wildcats will square off in the second round of the 2023 Mississippi (MHSAA) 3A Football Championships on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 7pm ET in DeKalb, Mississippi.
What it is: Mississippi High School Football
Matchup: Seminary Bulldogs vs. Kemper County Wildcats
Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 Mississippi (MHSAA) 3A Football Championships
Round: Second Round
Locations: Kemper County – DeKalb, MS
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The Bulldogs enter the playoffs with a 7-4 record, while the Wildcats have a 9-2 record. Kemper County is ranked 7th in the division, while Seminary is ranked 13th. In the state rankings, Kemper County is ranked 81st and Seminary is ranked 109th.
Seminary has a balanced offense that averages 30.0 points per game. The Bulldogs are led by senior quarterback Isaac Johnson, who has thrown for over 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Johnson also has a solid rushing attack, as he has rushed for over 400 yards and five touchdowns.
Kemper County has a more explosive offense, averaging 41.4 points per game. The Wildcats are led by senior running back David Miller, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Kemper County also has a dangerous passing game, led by senior quarterback Matthew Schuette, who has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Both teams have good defenses, but Kemper County has the better unit. The Wildcats have allowed just 19.3 points per game this season, while Seminary has allowed 22.8 points per game.
This should be a close and competitive game between two evenly matched teams. Kemper County has the better offense and defense, but Seminary is a playoff-tested team. Ultimately, the game will likely come down to a few key plays.
Prediction: Kemper County Wildcats 28, Seminary Bulldogs 21
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