5A semifinals

[4Afan]

Two interesting games from the class many thought would be the red headed step child of classes this year (no offense to gingers or step children).

SYCAMORE vs. NAZ

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[2022] Sycamore (IL) 28, [2022] Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) 14

Speed vs. D, who wins? Sycamore has always been tough and had some great playoff games against Montini and always come up short. I think this is the team that gets them over the hump and to Champaign. "But Naz plays in a much better conference". They do but Sycamore's conference is good as well. Morris is still alive on the other side of the bracket. A team Sycamore shut out. This should be one of the better games of the weekend and I won't be surprised by whoever wins but I'll take Sycamore by 4.

MORRIS vs. PEORIA

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[2022] Morris (IL) 35, [2022] Peoria (IL) 31

Peoria has two fairly recent playoff wins over Morris and as much as I hate to say it I think this will be a third. I hope I'm wrong but I think Peoria just has too many athletes for Morris to keep up with. For Morris to win they just need to pull out every cliché in the book. Slow the game down, limit mistakes, play disciplined defense, and all the others. If they can get a few early stops to build confidence they can definitely score on Peoria which would make things interesting. When Peoria does score, Morris needs to be able to recover onside kicks and not give Peoria extra possessions. I would suggest studying every second of the Peoria/Normal West tape. Peoria 36 Morris 29

 

[Nathanbope]

I think Naz wins

 

[rocketnation]

Two good matchups that should lead to an exciting final.

 

[tuccs]

Two interesting games from the class many thought would be the red headed step child of classes this year (no offense to gingers or step children).

SYCAMORE vs. NAZ

neutral field
[2022] Sycamore (IL) 28, [2022] Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) 14

Speed vs. D, who wins? Sycamore has always been tough and had some great playoff games against Montini and always come up short. I think this is the team that gets them over the hump and to Champaign. "But Naz plays in a much better conference". They do but Sycamore's conference is good as well. Morris is still alive on the other side of the bracket. A team Sycamore shut out. This should be one of the better games of the weekend and I won't be surprised by whoever wins but I'll take Sycamore by 4.

As a ginger who was often treated like a stepchild I will allow it. I like the line being 4 I think that is more on par. I wouldn't overlook the speed of Sycamore those backers are like lightening and the Defense of Naz is no slouch. I think this is a game between the top two teams in 5A and I just hope we can pull off the upset.

 

[tuccs]

I think Naz wins

I also think Naz COULD win I'm curious as to your insight and what makes you feel this way.

 

[Nathanbope]

I also think Naz COULD win I'm curious as to your insight and what makes you feel this way.

I don’t think sycamore has Played a team with the speed that Naz has . But their defense is good though but ultimately I think Naz comes out on top . But it will be a close one

 

[Silver Rain]

I'd like to see Sycamore win a title. No offense to Naz, but they have been there, done that. I don't have any kin in the game, and I may not watch it, but I Will be keenly interested in the outcome.

 

[USD24]

I'd like to see Sycamore win a title. No offense to Naz, but they have been there, done that. I don't have any kin in the game, and I may not watch it, but I Will be keenly interested in the outcome.

Kin or skin? Or both?

 

[DWC81]

Since Peoria never punts and onsides every kick, that does take away Morris' return game, which has been a real weapon this season.

 

[4Afan]

Since Peoria never punts and onsides every kick, that does take away Morris' return game, which has been a real weapon this season.

Great point

 

[McEvergreen]

Since Peoria never punts and onsides every kick, that does take away Morris' return game, which has been a real weapon this season.

and give Morris good field position all day. Im sure they'll take it.

 

[circletrack32]

Sycamore 31-21
Morris 35-20

 

[tuccs]

10 points that’s aggressive

 

[circletrack32]

I’ve seen sycamore in person and they very much impressed me in every facet of the game. And I don’t impress easily. Now I haven’t seen Naz in person but I still think sycamore is worthy of a 10 point spread

 

[jwarigaku]

I’ve seen sycamore in person and they very much impressed me in every facet of the game. And I don’t impress easily. Now I haven’t seen Naz in person but I still think sycamore is worthy of a 10 point spread

So you’re giving me Naz+10 bet payable to winner’s favorite charity?