Blackfriars said:

Hosty looked really good out there taking the deep shots to Smith and Marshall. Obviously you’d like to have the starting guy out there but Hosty looks up to the task.

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Quite a courageous effort by Hosty tonight.

His father, Ed (Fenwick ‘92), passed away from cancer this morning.

McEvergreen said:

I would call that "struggle". You can't do that in the playoffs.

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You believe esl will play a team in the 6a playoffs that has talent on the def side like img?

pjjp said:

This game plan for JCA is…… what?

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JC showed some offensive diversity today and looked ok doing it. Lot of shotgun and quick passes to the flats, even on first down and likely running downs. But in this particular matchup, I think that was a net negative. While they executed the passing game fairly decent at times, the big interception and a few poorly timed incompletions were the only thing to stop the JC offense.

Against a slightly overmatched opponent like PC, they could have thrown zero times today and run it 60 plus times and they likely put up substantially more yards and points than they did.

I hate to say go back to the stone age and just pound it exclusively, but against some teams, that is how you match up best. That said, I get that heading into the playoffs they probably want to keep working on their passing sets, especially after a week off.

While running the ball 60 times today may have been the best way to get a win today, that may not have been the best way to prep for when they will inevitably need to air it out a bit more in the future.

Yup

I think a bit differently in that situation. PC needed to apply pressure on JCA quickly to force them to do things. Calling TO’s would have done that. Not saying the outcome would have been different, but the PC defense was gassed and needed as many breathers as they could get. Either way an exciting game.

7-2 for the Broncos. If you asked me after Hyde Park and Hillcrest, my prediction would’ve been 4-5. Turned it around very nicely this year. QB is really damn good. Everyone is waiting for Montini v Byron. Let’s see how these brackets shake out. Hopefully that matchup doesn’t come before Week 13.

That could have been the flatest I have ever seen MC for a game - very surprised. LA outplayed/outcoached/outtoughed MC. MC will still be dangerous in 7A. How'd you like to be Batavia right now?

Few teams will have the guys to cover Bennett, Gomiller and Tillman at the same time while being honest about the run.

DMurph11 said:

THE St. Francis Spartans - Winners of the 2024 Tuccs bowl.

I know what an SF state championship feels like, and a Tuccs bowl win is just as nice. Might get a trophy made, mail it to you, so you can then mail it back to me.

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I said it last year and I’ll say it again….got ‘em right where we want em!

Till we meet again Naz..hopefully.

Provy out of playoffs - so weird to say.

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Secondo1 said:

Can someone tell why PC waited until only 45 seconds left in the game to call its first time out? JCA had already run off 3 minutes of clock. And driven about 40 yards. Odd.

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My thought is that JC had the ball around midfield and first and 10 with about 3 minutes to go. I imagine PC was going to call timeout, but 2-3 times in a row they gave up 6-8 yard runs on first down. So it went 8 yard gain, 3-5 yard gain for a first down, 8 yard gain, 3-5 yard gain for a first down.

The clock stops temporarily on a first down. So you don't get your best bang for your buck taking a TO after a first down. It's best to take them before 2nd, 3rd, or 4th down because you save a few extra seconds. And PC's defense kept giving up 8 yard gains on first down and I assume the coaching staff was thinking "OK defense, get a stop here on 2nd down to earn us burning a timeout."

So, a three-way tie in the Green?

McEvergreen said:

Nope. Ramblers are getting hot at the right time 🔥

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Can you cough up the six bucks to go to a game McEvergreen in order to see these athletes in person? We could start a gofundme for you if need be.

That PC game man!!!! Stings…

tuccs said:

Naz plays this poorly next week they don’t see a round 2

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Cmon, there are only 2 or 3 teams in 5A that have any chance to beat Naz. How about giving credit to SF?

Blue KevIL said:

Burns told me “I’ll be fine”

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Hosty looked really good out there taking the deep shots to Smith and Marshall. Obviously you’d like to have the starting guy out there but Hosty looks up to the task.

AlabamaTimberwolf said:

The Flyers will be ugly pissed come next week!!!

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Someone is going to dread their drawing tomorrow night.

tuccs said:

Crown ‘em!

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THE St. Francis Spartans - Winners of the 2024 Tuccs bowl.

I know what an SF state championship feels like, and a Tuccs bowl win is just as nice. Might get a trophy made, mail it to you, so you can then mail it back to me.

flyerforlife said:

The Flyers had no business losing this game. No excuses, The offense has been struggling the last 2 weeks.

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Maybe last week sure. But i wouldnt say they struggled vs img.

Esl had redzone opps they couldn't cash in on. Img had half a dozen drive killingpe penalties.

SiuCubFan8 said:

Stop it

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You can’t play down to your competition in the playoffs you have to be up for every team. Penalties and uncharacteristic interceptions that spells early exit as a 7-2 team in a tough 5a north. Franny is the new king of the north and 5a

I am pouring a stiff drink now.

Damn - that one got away. Like the old fishing saying: She had it in her mouth but the kids came in.

Can someone tell why PC waited until only 45 seconds left in the game to call its first time out? JCA had already run off 3 minutes of clock. And driven about 40 yards. Odd.

Let the pairings begin. Naperville Central had the momentum to start and played well enough to beat most teams. The second half was the determining factor. Good luck to all playoff teams next week.