CPL Playoffs are here! No need for any small talk...ON TO THE PICKS!

Taft vs Whitney Young Friday at Lane.
A group of dolphins is called a Pod. A group of eagles is called a Convocation. Pods remind of peas. I hate peas.
Eagles!

Simeon vs Amundsen Saturday at Lane.
Last year Simeon beat Taft in a close CPL Championship game. This year Simeon has Amundsen in a first round CPL playoff game. Amundsen plays at Winnemac Stadium. What do these things have in common? Nothing. The thing about this game that sticks out to me is that it isn't at Winnemac. It's supposed to be a beautiful Chicago fall day on Saturday and fans of this one get treated to non working bathrooms and muffled announcers instead of watching lululemon wearing, pumpkin spice latte drinking, dog walking, baby carriage pushers... Not fair.
Blue! And Gold!

Phillips vs Lane Saturday at Winnemac
I had a math teacher in high school named Mr. Phillips. Taught first period trigonometry my junior year. School started at 7:30. Announcements started at 7:30. Mr. Phillips used to walk in during announcements with his ceramic coffee cup filled with steaming coffee. Used to sit down at his desk. Open the bottom right drawer, pull out a bottle of whiskey, and then set it on his desk. Unscrew it, pour a generous amount in his coffee, cap it, then put it back in the drawer just in time for the announcements to end. With that, he would pop up and start teaching trig. Every day for the entire school year. Dude taught 30+ years, doing this every day as far as I know. No one ever questioned anything, at least when I was in school. Ahhhh, sweet high school memories....
Phillips!

Bonus IHSA Playoff Pick!
Morgan Park vs Sycamore
Morgan Park is a CPS Neighborhood School. I pull for neighborhood schools. Plus Sycamore is a tree. I hate trees this time of year. Being all soft when it gets cold and bailing on everything by dropping leaves and hibernating while the rest of us have to deal with these Chicago winters...Screw you trees!
Pumpkin Heads!

This was due to start during the quarter-finals, but I received a message today from the Athletic Department of the school I will be going to see that tickets for this game Saturday MUST BE PURCHASED VIA THE GOFAN SITE...NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATE! I purchased my ticket for Saturday night. That game is listed on the gofan site.

I plan on going to see the Friday night game between Glenbard East @ Addison Trail and that game is not listed on the gofan site so I would assume there will be sales at the gate.

I am going to the Oswego Class 4A volleyball Sectional Semi-Final matches tonight which required ticket purchase through gofan which I did so I'm going to see just how this works when you get there. I'm also going to talk to the Oswego AD who I am familiar with and ask him what the policy is going forward as to gofan ticketing. some schools are using this for their standard ticketing procedures during regular season games Ir will be in effect once football gets to the quarterfinals i after these games.

I now Benet Academy was using it at home games

If anyone anything else about this please feel free to share this information and be aware that that may be the only place you'll be able to access tickets.

Thank you

Minooka at LWE
Huntley at St Ignatius
Belleville at Maine south ( surprised this is a Friday game with Belleville being so far away)

I’d like to go to a game Friday, just don’t know much about these squads. Which game will be the best ?

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Lots of fun especially towards Matt's 4 Quarters and Overtime final segment

Welcome to the second season. Just a reminder, a higher seeded team is not always a favorite, and upsets should not be based that way. Now for playoff week #1's upset. This week's upset is...... The unranked and #28 seed Vikings of Homewood Flossmoor over the # 8 ranked 8-1 and #5 seeded Dukes of York. In my opinion, upsets in the playoffs come from speed. HF can fly. The Vikes have played a seriously rough schedule this year, and they are battle tested. York is a great team, and will give HF everything they have tomorrow afternoon, but I see this ones going to Flossmoor. Final score..... HF 35 - York 28. That's this week's upset. What are your thoughts and who is your upset?

Class 8A EDGYTIM Week 10 poll

1. Loyola Academy 9-0 (2) vs Plainfield North
2. Lincoln Way East 9-0 (1) vs Taft
3. Maine South 8-1 (3) vs Lockport
4. Barrington 9-0 (4) vs Glenbrook South
5. Edwardsville 8-1 (NR) vs West Aurora
6. Warren Township 7-2 (6) vs Oswego
7. Glenbard West 7-2 (7) vs Naperville North
8. Belleville East 7-2 (8) vs East Aurora
9. York 8-1 (9) vs Homewood Flossmoor
10. Palatine 6-3 (10) @ Neuqua Valley


Class 7A EDGYTIM Week 10 poll

1. Mount Carmel 8-1 (1) vs St Rita
2. Batavia 8-1 (2) vs Brother Rice
3. Quincy 9-0 (4) vs West Chicago
4, Hersey 9-0 (5) vs Wheaton South
5. Hononegah 9-0 (6) vs Auburn
6. Normal Community 9-0 (7) vs Argo
7. Prospect 7-2 (8) vs Buffalo Grove
8. Wheaton North 6-3 (10) vs Whitney Young
9. St Charles North 6-3 (9) @ Bradley
10. Downers Grove North 7-2 (NR) vs Kenwood
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Class 6A EDGYTIM Week 10 poll

1. East St Louis 7-2 (1) vs Lemont
2. Kankakee 9-0 (2) vs Bremen
3. Lake Zurich 8-1 (3) vs Crystal Lake Central
4. Geneva 7-2 (4) vs Senn
5. Washington 8-1 (5) vs Danville
6. Cary Grove 7-2 (7) vs Libertyville
7. Libertyville 5-4 (NR) @ Cary Grove
8. Glenwood 6-3 (6) vs Bloomington
9. Crete-Monee 6-3 (10) vs Champaign Centennial
10 Lake Forest 5-4 (NR) @ Lake View

Class 5A EDGYTIM Week 10 poll

1. Prairie Ridge 9-0 (1) vs Nazareth Academy
2 Peoria 7-2 (2) vs Joliet Catholic
3 St. Francis 7-2 (3) vs Rochelle
4. Morris 9-0 (NR) vs Tinley Park
5. Morgan Park 8-1 (4) vs Corliss
6. Carmel 8-1 (5) vs Lindbloom
7. Joliet Catholic 6-3 (6) @ Peoria
8. Sycamore 8-1 (7) vs Evergreen Park
9. Antioch 9-0 (8) vs Englewood STEM
10. Glenbard South 8-1 (10) vs Nobel UIC
10. Rochelle 7-2 (NR) @ St. Francis

Class 4A EDGYTIM Week 10 poll
1. Rochester 9-0 (1) vs Lincoln
2. IC Catholic Prep 7-2 (3) vs Geneseo
3. Boylan 8-1 (4) vs Phillips
4. Richmond Burton 7-2 (5) vs St Viator
5. Murphysboro 9-0 (6) vs Taylorville
6. Carterville 7-2 (NR) @ Harrisburg
7. St. Laurence 6-3 (7) @ Vocational
8. Coal City 7-2 (8) vs UHigh
9. Wheaton Academy 8-1 (10) vs Chicago Phoenix
10. Geneseo 6-3 (9) cs IC Catholic Prep

Friday: Belleville East at Maine South

Sat: Carmel at Antioch

Also looking for a night game Saturday to add logistically Barrington provably makes the most sense....TBA

Have an opening? Have a question? Email EDGYTIM at edgytim@edgytim.com this list will be updated often.


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Blue Island Eisenhower


Marist (filled Mike Fitzgerald)
Simeon (filled Sinque Turner)
Washington (filled Todd Stevens)
Geneseo (filled Matt Furlong)
Peoria (filled Aaron Montgomery)
Kenwood Academy (Chris Goffer)
Walther Lutheran (filled Brady Hytrek)
Granite City (filled Patrick Baker)
Waubonsie Valley (filled Adam Pucylowski)
Maine East (filled Gerald Bibbs)
Streamwood (filled Don Guindon)
Prairie Ridge (filled Mike Frericks)
Alton (filled Cody Markell)
Civic Memorial (filled Nick Smith)
Rolling Meadows (filled Robbie Gould)
Champaign Central (filled Matt Leskis)
Harlem (filled Jim Morrow)
Marmion Academy (filled Adam Guerra)
Plainfield Central (filled Robbie Carriger)
Chicago DeLaSalle (filled Harold Blackmon)
Lanphier (Ademola Adeniji)
Heyworth (filled Scott Godfrey)
York (filled Don Gelsomino)
South Elgin (filled Pat Pistorio)
Chicago Phillips (filled Ivan Simmons)
Canton (filled Nick McCormick)
Georgetown (filled Ryan Dieu)
Belvidere (filled Sean Donnelly)
West Carroll (filled Adam Dowland)
Civic Memorial (filled Nick Smith)
Alton (filled Cody Markle)
Chicago Curie (filled Jarve Lewis Bey)
South Beloit (filled)
Mundelein (filled Johnny Cowhey)
O'Fallon (filled Joe Speaks)
Bremen (filled Connor Downs)
Thornwood (filled Tramaine Weaver)
Bloomington (filled Niall Mulcahy)
Monmouth United (filled Andrew Goodwin)
Triopia (filled Cody Winkleman)
Anna Jonesboro (filled Jamie Yates)
Stagg (filled Jacob OConnor)

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Six Friday night contests to end the regular season. Weather should not be an issue this week. High Friday in the mid to high 60's and no rain forecast.

Eisenhower (1-7) at Southeast (1-7)
Both teams have their sole wins against Lanphier. Eisenhower won 46-24 in Week 4, while Southeast's margin was 48-8 last week. The Spartans appear to have found a pretty good Junior QB late in the season. He gives them some hope for next year. The Generals are playing many underclassmen and hope they stay in the program and keep developing. Southeast 35 Eisenhower 16

Lanphier (0-8) at Springfield (2-6)
Not really a road game for the Lions, since both teams have Memorial Stadium as their home field. Lanphier has struggled all season, especially defensively, and dressed fewer than 30 against Rochester in Week 6. The Senators will have QB Brody Scheffler for two more years. Springfield 51 Lanphier 8

Lincoln (5-3) at Chatham (5-3)
Lincoln led 14-0 on the road last week against U High but faltered and lost 41-28. Chatham beat U High 35-0 in Week 7. Both teams would like a 6th win to avoid playing a 9-0 or possibly an 8-1 team in the 1st round of the playoffs. Titan Sophomore QB Colton Knoedler has improved from the beginning of the season and was very sharp for a half last week against Rochester. Chatham should win comfortably. Chatham 45 Lincoln 14

Jacksonville (4-4) at U High (6-2)
Jacksonville needs to win to make the playoffs. They would likely be in 5A. U High would love to get a 7th win, which should get them a 4A home playoff game. Both teams own wins over Decatur MacArthur. U High beat Lincoln, while Jacksonville lost to the Railers. If the Crimsons win, it will likely be due to the running of Cam Ron Mitchell and Mani Moore. The Crimsons clinched their playoff berth in 2021 in Week 9 but that was a home game against Mac. U High is the slight favorite playing at home. U High 34 Jacksonville 28

MacArthur (5-3) at Bloomington (5-3)
The final CS8 vs Big 12 contest. The Big 12 leads 6-4 so far. MacArthur is the CS8 team I've missed the most on this season, being only 4-4. I picked them to beat Jacksonville and U High and had them losing to Chatham and SHG. I've always thought that Mac is a much stronger team when they play at home. Their wins this year against Chatham and SHG were both home games. Bloomington looks to be in 6A in the playoffs, while Mac will be 5A. Bloomington has lost to 5A Peoria, 7A Normal, and 6A Normal West. None of their losses were particularly close. They have beaten playoff qualifiers Peoria Notre Dame (4A) and Champaign Centennial (6A). Can Mac win for the fifth straight week after their big victory over SHG? I'm taking the Purple Raiders, barely. Bloomington 31 MacArthur 30

Rochester (8-0) at SHG (6-2)
The Rockets have never won at Ken Leonard Stadium, going 0 and 7 dating back to 2012. Last year, Rochester led 28-0 in the 2nd Quarter of the 4A semi-finals before being outscored 56-14 the remainder of the game by the Cyclones. There is a role reversal of the two teams from last season. SHG returned only 3 starters from their championship team and have had to deal with injuries to multiple key players. Rochester has the more experienced team and got WR-QB Parker Gillespie back last week after missing the first seven weeks with an injury. The Rockets led Chatham only 21-14 late in the 2nd Quarter last week before erupting to score the next 42 points. The defense, which had not been particularly impressive, came to life in the second half and forced three quick turnovers. This led to several short field TD's for the offense. Rochester would love to have a fast start and then be able to turn up the defensive pressure. Expect SHG to have reviewed Chatham's success in moving the ball in the 1st half last week. The Rockets should get their initial win at KL Stadium, but I'm expecting this to be hard fought. Rochester 41 SHG 23

I am definitely not going to say that Triad will win this game… but I really think that they can compete. They have a big offensive line a really good Qb and a lot of playmakers! They also hit!!! I would love some feed back on JCA and also you think they can be compatible… thanks for the input.

I know E-Ville is going to be the favorite headed into saturday, but looking at GBW’s schedule and checking out their film, I think GBW could keep this very interesting or and possibly come out with the win. I am interested what others thoughts are that are more familiar with these teams.

Any Collinsville people on the board have insight here? Know nothing on them. I'd like to think this could be a favorable matchup for West. Looks like common opponents, both lost to Belleview East. LWW weakness is their secondary and I think Collins does have a capable QB that can air it out? Not sure on how their receivers are.

Lake Zurich
Belevidere North
Geneva
Cary-Grove
Kanakakee
East St Louis
Washington
Glenwood

I'm so excited the playoffs are in full force & to add to them the Prep Bowl Playoffs start this week!!! Here are the games I have.Feel free to add to them,correct me,share in my excitement or complain how unfair the Prep Bowl is lol.City Playoffs:Taft vs Whitney Young Friday at Lane.Simeon vs Amundsen Saturday at Lane.Phillips vs Lane not at Lane but at Winnemac Saturday.Is Hanson ever going to be in use btw? Catholic playoffs:Thursday De Paul @ Marist.Thursday Niles Notre Dame @ De La Salle. Friday Chicago Heights Marian Catholic @ Chicago St.Patrick

Warren (8A)
I see the Blue Devils beating Oswego and either Lane/South Elgin advancing the the Quarterfinals before losing to Lincoln-way East.

Stevenson (8A)
The Patriots have a tough first round draw but it looks like the young Patriots have been improving every week. I see them beating Lyons and losing to York.

Lake Zurich (6A)
The Bears are not flashy but they get by with a solid defense and a controlled ground and pound offense. I see the Bears in Normal losing to East St Louis in the Finals. However, I could also see them losing in Round 2 to Kaneland.

Lake Forest (6A)
The Scouts have a nice draw in round 1 v Lake View which I see them winning. However I see them losing in round 2 v Geneva.

Libertyville (6A)
In one of the major upsets in the 1st round I see the Wildcats defeating Cary-Grove. I have head C-G is down and I am a big fan of Libertyville QB and their sophomore WR LaVista. I then see Libertyville defeating the HP/Mather winner before losing to Geneva in the Quarterfinals.

If the red light means scoring, which they have been doing in bunches. The program was nurtured by Charlie Raich and I remember the Althoff v Roxana 4A playoff games in the 1980s. Tough blue-collar kids and as Coach Schott would comment, "They are pissed off all of the time because their town smells so badly."

The program is surging again - 4-and was ranked 10 in 3A last week before whipping Columbia 37-0 on Friday. they return 12 starters from last year's playoff team that made it to round two.

They are scoring in bunches and have given up 13 points on the year. Should be a tough out in 3A.

All.... May the tricks be few for the teams this weekend. Skelly my 12 ft skeleton awaits the kids tomorrow evening . (took me three years to get it) What is that in his left hand a 16oz beer can. Oh my. Ratsy

Some major movement in first week of playoffs.

@Nevada Dude with his contest record 3rd straight perfect week in a row, pulls to within one of the lead. Only 3 points separate the top 3.

Playoff time! Normally I'd say it's time to end our internecine blood feuds and direct our aggression to the outside world, but the Mustangs had to play nice and get the Crusaders get into the playoffs.
At time of posting, the Prep Bowl playoff games aren't known. Fret not, they will be added when scheduled.
Best of luck to all teams.
UPDATE: No Prep Bowl playoff games this weekend.

3A
#11 Eureka (5-4) at #6 Lombard (Montini) (6-3), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:30 pm
Broncos 44 Hornets 13
4A
#12 Arlington Heights (St. Viator) (5-4) at #5 Richmond (R.-Burton) (7-2), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Rockets 35 Lions 28
#10 Geneseo (6-3) at #7 Elmhurst (IC Catholic) (7-2), Sat., Oct. 28, 5:00 pm
Knights 42 Maple Leafs 7
#11 Burbank (St. Laurence) (6-3) vs. #6 Chicago (C. Vocational) (7-2) at Gately Stadium, Sat., Oct. 28, 6:00 pm
Vikings 46 Cavaliers 0
5A
#9 Rochelle (7-2) at #8 Wheaton (St. Francis) (7-2), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:30 pm
Spartans 40 Hubs 14
#15 LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) (4-5) at #2 Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) (9-0), Sat., Oct. 28, 2:00 pm
Wolves 34 Roadrunners 21
#11 Chicago (Lindblom) (7-2) at #6 Mundelein (Carmel) (8-1), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Corsairs 46 Eagles 0
#12 Joliet (Catholic Academy) (6-3) at #5 Peoria (H.S.) (7-2), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Hilltoppers 43 Lions 28
#15 New Lenox (Providence Catholic) (5-4) at #2 Morton (8-1), Sat., Oct. 28, 2:00 pm
Celtics 35 Potters 18
7A
#26 Chicago (Brother Rice) (5-4) at #7 Batavia (8-1), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Bulldogs 28 Crusaders 24
#27 Chicago (St. Rita) (5-4) at #6 Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (8-1), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Caravan 42 Mustangs 14
8A
#32 Plainfield (North) (4-5) at #1 Wilmette (Loyola Academy) (9-0), Sat., Oct. 28, 1:00 pm
Ramblers 40 Tigers 0
#24 Chicago (St. Ignatius) (6-3) at #9 Joliet (West) (8-1), Fri., Oct. 27, 7:00 pm
Wolfpack 42 Tigers 13

Average score of all first round games was 38.45-11.1 for an average margin of victory of 27.35.

Even if you remove the games involving CPS schools the average score was 36-11.71 for an average winning margin of 24.28.

Can we go back to 6 classes now?

Not much by either offense thus far, gonna be a battle

Something tells me LWC will make a game of this one. Batavia gets another shot at a LW school, maybe not the big dog, but a 9-1 team. Not saying the Knights will win but I think it will be a game going into the 4th. Anyone else think so?