4A North Discussion
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Fair enough, you have to go on what you've seen.
That was the worst game they played this year by far though. Coach didn't even throw one pass in the second half. Normally they try to be more balanced. I know you are a Herscher fan, so what would be my impression of your team if I saw the worst game they played.
Who knows, in the playoffs they may play a bad game. My point is that if they play to their capabilities, they will be a tough out. Once again, Full disclosure, I'm biased.
I agree the jump to 4A is huge when you are the smallest school. Believe me I am still hoping for 3A. Unity had no problem with Pontiac, 38-14 and the game was never close. I think Peotone, Manteno, Coal City, Effingham, Taylorville, etc I think Unity would win, not dominate. The two teams I would fear are Rochester and Morris. Definitely would be underdogs against Althoff, Herscher, Jonsburg, but I don't think they'd be afraid. It's why you play the games.
Must be my northern bias then. Looks like a shootout.
neutral field
[2017] Highland (IL) 41, [2017] Johnsburg (IL) 31
Yeah could be. I think it's close. Doesn't matter much I suppose since Rochester will be the south rep once again.
I think Rochester would have their hands full with Highland as well.
neutral field[2017] Rochester (IL) 38, [2017] Highland (IL) 34
Last year, haven't seen them this year to be honest. Know they lost almost the entire starting offense though and Highland retuned everybody of note.
I'm not down on them. I saw them play Phillips and Rochester last year. I just think hey lost too much talent. Yes they have winning by similar scores this year but honestly they really don't have a tough schedule IMO for a 4A school. I can easily be wrong and will be happy to admit if so but I think Raby comes out of the north.
Dixon just lost also Lot of overrated north teams. Raby looking better all the time.
Nic Baker has tossed 40 TDs and not interceptions this year. Someone on the SHG staff called him the best high school QB he's ever seen.
If Soucie is correct, Highland has a nice path to the semi finals. Althoff somehow gets Rochester in Round 2 again - who would get home field in that scenario?
In Soucie's bracket they both host the 1st round, therefore Rochester would host Althoff in the second round. (Same # of previous home games, higher seed hosts).
Wanted to share Highland QB Garrett Marti's stats:
121/189 passing - 64%, for 2132 yards, which includes 28 touchdowns and 1 interception. He also have 815 yards on the ground on 78 carries.
The Bulldogs also averaged more than 50 points a game.
121/189 passing - 64%, for 2132 yards, which includes 28 touchdowns and 1 interception. He also have 815 yards on the ground on 78 carries.
The Bulldogs also averaged more than 50 points a game.
