The Numbers Behind the Matchup: Kennesaw Mountain at Allatoona

Here is a look at the numbers behind this week’s ‘Drive for the GHSA State Title’ matchup – Kennesaw Mountain at Allatoona.

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Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs (2-0)

Quarterback: Cayman Prangley – 8-of-20, 215 yards, 1 touchdown; Tyson Harmon, 4-of-11, 43 yards, 1 touchdown

Receivers: Savion Riley – 8 receptions, 158 yards, 1 touchdown (51 long); Jailen Taylor, 1 reception, 44 yards, 1 touchdown

Rushing: Jah Welch – 23 carries, 149 yards, 3 touchdowns; Prangley – 15 carries, 20 yards, 2 touchdowns; Taylor – 3 carries, 9 yards, 1 touchdown

Defense: Denis Nechyparenka – 11 solo tackles, 5 assisted tackles, 2 tackles for loss; Zachary Smith – 10 solo, 2 assists, 3 TFL; Hayden McDougal – 8 solo, 7 assisted, 1 fumble recovery; Justin Ested – 7 solo, 4 assists, 3 TFL, 1 sack; David Smart – 1.5 sacks; Evan Duke – 1 interception returned 35 yards

Special Teams: Turner Johnson – 14 kickoffs, 633 yards, 47.5 avg, 55 long, 1 touchback; Prangley – 5 punts, 192 yards, 38.4 avg, 51 long, 2 inside 20-yard line; Taylor – 3 kickoff returns, 125 yards, 41.7 avg, 90 long; Carlos Perez – 5-of-7 point after tries

Team Yardage Averages: 129 receiving yards per game; 148 rushing yards per game

Allatoona Buccaneers (0-2)

Quarterback: Tyler McGuire – 19-of-29, 197 yards, 2 interceptions

Receivers: Michael Barron – 5 receptions, 65 yards, 13 avg; Cody King – 4 receptions, 30 yards, 7.5 avg

Rushing: Jayden Ponder – 32 carries, 110 yards; King – 4 carries, 11 yards, 1 touchdown; Michael Davis — 1 carry, 6 yards, 1 touchdown

Defense: Vinnie Canosa – 8 solo, 3 assists; Steven Kesser – 7 solos, 1 assist; Levi Brown – 6 solo, 1 assist; Deklhi Garrett – 5 solo, 1 assist, 1 TFL; Ty Thompson – 3 solos, 3 assists, 2 hurries

Special Teams: Tyler Davalos – 4 kickoffs, 202 yards, 50.5 avg, 60 long; Brown – 5 punts, 185 yards, 37 avg, 42 long; Bryce Herring – 3 kickoff returns, 66 yards, 56 long; Gray Kelley – 2-for-2 PATs

Team Totals: 105.5 receiving yards per game, 60 rushing yards per game