6A South
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Seems about right. Maybe Richards or Lemont could spring an upset and crash the party. I'd say they are on the tier below Provi and SHG (although SHG lost to Decatur Mac).
All.... Although part of the game, injuries have consequences. The Cyclones are slowly getting healthy. Knock on wood. From the State Journal Register in Springfield. Ratsy
http://www.sj-r.com/sports/20170926...heart-griffin-feeling-strong-after-slow-start
http://www.sj-r.com/sports/20170926...heart-griffin-feeling-strong-after-slow-start
I would put Providence about even with Crete as a favorite, assuming the Celtics get in. I noticed that they ALREADY have 32 playoff points after only 5 weeks of play. Playing that kind of competition will only help them when meeting 6A teams. Agree on your point regarding Peoria not being able to stop anyone.
Would not put SHG as one of the favorites, however. If they get healthy, they could pull an upset on some team, but I see them being a legitimate favorite in only a first round game (assuming they go 8-1). If Rochester beats them in week 7, I think their stock goes down considerably.
Although their defense appears quite strong, the fact that Lemont does not score a lot of points would make me hesitant to pick them among the 6A South favorites.
Oak Lawn Richards should be a team to be cautious of, but I do not think they would be a challenge to either Crete or Providence if indeed these two are considered the favorites. Although seeding is usually significant come playoff time, I think it will be especially so this year in the 6A bracket since I still don't see a runaway favorite in this group as you will have in the North.
I looked at provys first three games, ESL, Vianney, and SR. Vianney is #1 in the largest class in MO and in the MO state polls period. Rivals has Vianney at 73 in the nation. For comparison, LWE is ranked #79 in the nation by rivals. So basically, PC's first 3 games were vs. the #1 team in 7A, the #1 team in 8A and the #5 team in 7A. Impressive. Crazy but impressive.
Seems like you have thought about this at least a little bit. Do you have any thoughts about a possible first round game should Providence go 7-2? When all is said and done, I still think that the Celtics and Crete-Monee are probably the teams to beat, but as usual matchups will be key. I am interested to see how many 5-4 teams, if any, are in the South Bracket. I believe right now we are looking at a # 1 seed being 8-1(and maybe even a 2nd and 3rd seed). Assuming we have three 5-4 teams or two 5-4 teams and a low-point 6-3 team playing the top seeds, we would have five games matching records of 6-3 with 7-2 record teams or even two 7-2s going at it. No deep analysis here, just what I have gathered from the IHSA site under Football Playoff Outlook. Thoughts anyone?
There will be no 9-0 and My guess is Springfield will be only 5-4. Possibly TFS but dont think they lose again. Providence would be 4 or 5 depending on how many 8-1 are south at 7-2. They will be highest 6-3 or highest 7-2. Stl will be highest 7-2 unless pc wins out.
Thanks. Yeah, I agree with you about Springfield, especially if SHG can continue playing like the last quarter and a half against Rochester. TFS would do itself a huge favor to go 6-3. No use going 5-4 and have to depend on their opponents giving them the required points. They have 32 now, so they may be ok, but there are some weak sisters on their schedule.
The line is pretty cut and dried. Now if Glenwood gets bumped down or Peroia loses I would expect Naz to be south.
The bloodbath that we all expected in the North is no longer..fancy moves by IHSA. South bracket contains 7 of the top 10 teams in the state for 6A hmmm..
Not a one hit wonder. Made it to state in ‘15 and lost to a great Montini team. Just some perplexing 1st rd/early exits based on expectations since ‘13. Could be coaching with all the assistants leaving in the last 3 years or just 6a getting much better.
30 Degree weather with wind did them in. Not a good night if you were a team that likes to throw a lot.
As a player and especially a fan I’ve always liked Saturday afternoon games for the playoffs since the weather is usually much better then playing at night.
Best game of Round 2? Interested to hear thoughts on where the bracket stands after the CM debacle
I don’t see any way this Naz team survives 3 weeks of @SHG, @Providence and PR @NIU.
Next year... that’s another story.
PR Vs CG. Love this rematch.
