CS8 Playoffs Thread - Semi-Final Week - It's all about the U, baby!

[RoaminCatholic]

QND 34
ALAH 7
Final

Could have been worse for ALAH. QND left 21 pts on the board in 1st qtr. Had a punt return TD called back for a pretty suspect late holding call. Oh well...
Wyatt Mueller left game for QND with apparent elbow injury early 2nd Qtr. Did not return 2nd half. Would likely be listed as questionable for next week at this point. Would be a huge blow to QNDs overall makeup if Mueller cannot go against MF.

 

[jthebro2]

U-High scores on Weiland’s 70 yard trick play run. 7-0, 6 minutes left in 1Q.

 

[jthebro2]

U-High dominating every aspect of the game, 20-0, minute left in the 1st.

 

[jthebro2]

27-7 2Q, U-High

 

[jthebro2]

Absolute domination, U-High up 41-7 at half, only Olney score was a run that broke for 50 yards.

 

[cornerrat]

All.... SHG gets pounded. As I mentioned in another thread interesting play calling on SHG.... So with no multipier for the next two years SHG will be a large 3A or very small 4A should they make postseason play. Sigh small ball..... Ratsy

 

[jthebro2]

Final 48-13 U-High, last Olney score came late in the 4th. Amazing win by the Pioneers, as they match the best U-High teams ever, reaching the Quarterfinals.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

Final 48-13 U-High, last Olney score came late in the 4th. Amazing win by the Pioneers, as they match the best U-High teams ever, reaching the Quarterfinals.

Nice win Pioneers!

 

[FB1976]

All.... SHG gets pounded. As I mentioned in another thread interesting play calling on SHG.... So with no multipier for the next two years SHG will be a large 3A or very small 4A should they make postseason play. Sigh small ball..... Ratsy

On the bright side...SHG State Champions in 2025 and 26!

 

[cornerrat]

On the bright side...SHG State Champions in 2025 and 26!

All.... Hold on sir. Figuring out actual enrollment is a two year deal. Looking at past historical numbers the Cyclones will be on that bubble between 3A and 4A. I see them going 4A along with QND. It will be a different look for the Raiders in 2025 which Roamin' if he has time gearing up for Maroa next Saturday can speak about.... Ratsy

 

[cornerrat]

All.... The Flyers come calling in Chatham Saturday afternoon. Weather at the moment looks very nice. 65 and no rain. The early line below. Ratsy


Calpreps - ESTL 44 Chatham 12 (N-98%)

Massey - ESTL 42 Chatham 7 (97%)

 

[AlabamaTimberwolf]

Why would Chatham even show up for the game?

 

[RoaminCatholic]

CS8 Round 2 Results

6A
Glenwood 42 Oak Forest 21 [My prediction: Glenwood 35 Oak Forest 21]

5A
Joliet Catholic 49 SHG 0 [My prediction: JCA 42 SHG 14]

4A
Normal U-High 48 Olney (Richland Co) 13 [My prediction: U-High 49 Olney 13]

2A
QND 34 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 7 [My prediction: QND 41 ALAH 7]


CS8 Quarterfinal Matchups

6A
East St. Louis @ Glenwood [Saturday 2:00 pm]
Calpreps: [2024] East St. Louis (IL) 44 (98%), [2024] Glenwood (Chatham, IL) 12 (2%)
Massey: ESL 42 Glenwood 7

4A
Normal U-High @ Cahokia [Saturday 2:00 pm]
Calpreps: [2024] University (Normal, IL) 28 (62%), [2024] Cahokia (IL) 22 (38%)
Massey: Cahokia 34 U-High 28

2A
QND @ Maroa-Forsyth [Saturday 2:00 pm]
Calpreps: [2024] Quincy Notre Dame (Quincy, IL) 28 (57%), [2024] Maroa-Forsyth (Maroa, IL) 26 (43%)
Massey: Maroa-Forsyth 28 QND 27

 

[jthebro2]

Almost no one in the U-High camp this year would've thought that this team would be favored to make it to the semifinals. The turnaround at U-High has made Brody Walworth one of the most respected coaches in the Bloomington-Normal area, and it's well deserved. The classes of '22-'24 for the Pioneers have also earned their spots of respect in the great turnaround. Outside of the obvious post season run, one of the most impressive statistics from the Pioneers is the roster, in 2021, Walworth began with 40 kids on the roster, and this year, he sits at around 95 players, with ~24 being freshmen.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

Almost no one in the U-High camp this year would've thought that this team would be favored to make it to the semifinals. The turnaround at U-High has made Brody Walworth one of the most respected coaches in the Bloomington-Normal area, and it's well deserved. The classes of '22-'24 for the Pioneers have also earned their spots of respect in the great turnaround. Outside of the obvious post season run, one of the most impressive statistics from the Pioneers is the roster, in 2021, Walworth began with 40 kids on the roster, and this year, he sits at around 95 players, with ~24 being freshmen.

I always love a good underdog... and U-High plays one of my favorite underdogs of this season this week. But, that said, I personally think U-High stands the better chance against Breese, or whomever, in the semi's. U-High's offense is obviously clicking when it needs to, and folks still aren't talking about it often. Which is a probably the best part of all this for Walworth and the U-High program. Let them sleep on you til you punch 'em right in the mouth on gameday.

 

[jthebro2]

Flashing back to the earliest days of the summer, U-High defeated Cahokia handily in the SIU 7on7 tournament, so they’re semi-familiar with each other. Almost every U-High player from that competition is still healthy, so that should be nice. Of course it was a while ago and when you add pads everything changes, but it at least helps U-High’s case proving that they have the capability to keep up with Cahokia, and perform well after long road trips.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

Flashing back to the earliest days of the summer, U-High defeated Cahokia handily in the SIU 7on7 tournament, so they’re semi-familiar with each other. Almost every U-High player from that competition is still healthy, so that should be nice. Of course it was a while ago and when you add pads everything changes, but it at least helps U-High’s case proving that they have the capability to keep up with Cahokia, and perform well after long road trips.

Will certainly help the confidence... And as Ocean Alley told us... "It's all about confidence, baby. She's (U-High's) a confident lady"

Tell the boys to show out for the Central State this weekend, jthebro2! Can't wait to see this final score!

I'll be sweating it out pretty hard in Macon County. They've already got their reservations at state, their after party is already scheduled and advertised, and their thoughts on who they'd rather see in the semi's... Pray for us! 😇

 

[cornerrat]

All.... Run Forrest Run! Ratsy

Quarterfinal Hype: Glenwood Titans Host East St. Louis Flyers

The Glenwood Titans will host the East St. Louis Flyers in the 6A quarterfinals on Saturday at 2 pm. Get ready for their game with the hype video. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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[Travelin Fan]

All.... Hold on sir. Figuring out actual enrollment is a two year deal. Looking at past historical numbers the Cyclones will be on that bubble between 3A and 4A. I see them going 4A along with QND. It will be a different look for the Raiders in 2025 which Roamin' if he has time gearing up for Maroa next Saturday can speak about.... Ratsy

There's also this proposal submitted by Williamsville on behalf of the Sangamo Conference --

Summary of Proposed Changes: Removes the 1.65 multiplier and the multiplier waiver for all schools. Replaced with enrollments of non-boundary schools to be the average enrollment of all public/boundaried high schools that are above that school’s enrollment and within a 30-mile radius of the school.• In three (3) class sports, non-boundaried schools will not move more than one class higher than their multiplied enrollment from the previous enrollment cycle.• In sports of four classes or more, non-boundaried schools will not move more than two classes higher than their multiplied enrollment from the previous enrollment cycle.• The multiplied enrollment (1.65) will only be used to determine the initial placement in the 2024-2025 school year.

Something similar was submitted last year but I don't know if it was voted on or withdrawn. I also have no clue as to whether it would have a shot at passing.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

All.... Run Forrest Run! Ratsy

Quarterfinal Hype: Glenwood Titans Host East St. Louis Flyers

The Glenwood Titans will host the East St. Louis Flyers in the 6A quarterfinals on Saturday at 2 pm. Get ready for their game with the hype video. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Looking forward to 2025, what's Glenwood returning next year? 🧐

 

[Travelin Fan]

Looking forward to 2025, what's Glenwood returning next year? 🧐

43 Juniors.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

43 Juniors.

Ahh, nice. Should be just enough for another early playoff exit..

(said in jest)

 

[RoaminCatholic]

There's also this proposal submitted by Williamsville on behalf of the Sangamo Conference --

Summary of Proposed Changes: Removes the 1.65 multiplier and the multiplier waiver for all schools. Replaced with enrollments of non-boundary schools to be the average enrollment of all public/boundaried high schools that are above that school’s enrollment and within a 30-mile radius of the school.• In three (3) class sports, non-boundaried schools will not move more than one class higher than their multiplied enrollment from the previous enrollment cycle.• In sports of four classes or more, non-boundaried schools will not move more than two classes higher than their multiplied enrollment from the previous enrollment cycle.• The multiplied enrollment (1.65) will only be used to determine the initial placement in the 2024-2025 school year.

Something similar was submitted last year but I don't know if it was voted on or withdrawn. I also have no clue as to whether it would have a shot at passing.

What in the world does Williamsville care about private schools?

They play in the closed-up Sangamo with little public schools and since 2010 have lost in the playoffs ONCE to a private school... in the state championship game.

 

[jthebro2]

Sadly, I’ll be playing in my own football game today, so I won’t even know the U-High score until well after the game is over. Hoping for an amazing surprise this evening when I open Channel1450 on X.

 

[FB1976]

@RoaminCatholic ...any update from Quincy?

 

[DrMac210]

@RoaminCatholic ...any update from Quincy?

Maroa up 14-7 at half

 

[jthebro2]

God is great, I made it out early. U-High leads 17-6 at half, and receives the second half kickoff. Cahokia’s only score came after U-High fumbled the ball on their own 10.

 

[DrMac210]

QND now up 21-14

6:40 3rd Q

 

[jthebro2]

U-High goes up 24-6 in the 3rd.

 

[DrMac210]

Maroa scores late in the 4th, and get the two point conversion

Maroa 22
QND 21

FINAL

 

[jthebro2]

Out of Cahokia, final score: U-High 31, Cahokia 12. The Pioneers are semi-final bound for the first time in school history.

 

[cornerrat]

Maroa scores late in the 4th, and get the two point conversion

Maroa 22
QND 21

FINAL

All..... Getting deep is never easy. A bit of luck and a bit of stud team. At times that is not even enough. Ratsy

 

[madbomber51]

Quincy got pushed around 1st qrt then made good adjustments for the run the second half. Maroa almost self-destructed in the 3rd qrt. Safe to say Maroa would be a favorite in the CS8 west.

 

[cornerrat]

All.... Good luck with that snap shot thought. Ratsy

 

[cornerrat]

Maroa scores late in the 4th, and get the two point conversion

Maroa 22
QND 21

FINAL

All.... I'm still trying to find out about the Raiders kicking game. QND is up by seven with a little over four minutes left in the game. They have a fourth and four on the Trojans five and decide to go for it and not the short field goal. I believe the Raiders kicker is a freshman but at that distance I like the odds they go up by two scores. Just curious. Ratsy

 

[madbomber51]

All.... I'm still trying to find out about the Raiders kicking game. QND is up by seven with a little over four minutes left in the game. They have a fourth and four on the Trojans five and decide to go for it and not the short field goal. I believe the Raiders kicker is a freshman but at that distance I like the odds they go up by two scores. Just curious. Ratsy

I sent a text update on that 4th down saying it was 24 to 14 bc I figured they were going for the fg, so I was just as shocked.

 

[cornerrat]

All.... And then there was one. Ratsy

U-High Shuts Down Cahokia For Spot In 4A Final Four

The Normal University High Pioneers made school history with a 31-12 quarterfinal win over Cahokia on the road Saturday in the 4A playoffs. For the first time in school history, the Pioneers are into the semifinals

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Pioneers Talk History, Culture and Quarterfinal Win

Carson Stevens, Brody Walworth, Cole Matejka and Alek Weiland discuss the University High Pioneers’ 31-12 win over Cahokia and what it means for the program to play in their first ever semifinal. U-High will host Mt

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All-Access: Inside the Huddle After A Pioneer Win

We take you inside the huddle for head coach Brody Walworth’s postgame speech thanks to the Hale Construction all-access camera in Cahokia on Saturday. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Early line Mt. Zion @ Normal University

Calpreps - Normal University 28 Mt. Zion 19 (N-73%)

Massey - Normal University 30 Mt. Zion 24 (59%)

 

[RoaminCatholic]

All.... I'm still trying to find out about the Raiders kicking game. QND is up by seven with a little over four minutes left in the game. They have a fourth and four on the Trojans five and decide to go for it and not the short field goal. I believe the Raiders kicker is a freshman but at that distance I like the odds they go up by two scores. Just curious. Ratsy

I'm not as surprised as others, although I've watched this coaching staff each week, others maybe haven't...

At the end of the day QND went for the kill... Put your best athletes on the field and try and ice one or leave it up to a Frosh kicker, who hasn't attempted anything besides PAT's, with gusts and hurting cross wind from the far right hash on a tight angle from the 6 yard line... QND went for the kill and came up short.

See y'all in 2025. Best of luck to MF in 2A. Tough to see anyone but MF hoisting that 2A title trophy at this point.

 

[RoaminCatholic]

Go get 'em U-High...

I'll continue rooting for you boys!

Imagine playing your semi-final game on the same field as (potentially) your state title game! Then imagine playing your state title game on your home field!!!! This is really, cool, jthebro... Excited for you bud.



From under the lights at Hancock Stadium... The last remaining CS8 program will go for (even more) history...

Mt. Zion @ Normal (University) - Saturday 7:00 pm

 

[jthebro2]

Go get 'em U-High...

I'll continue rooting for you boys!

Imagine playing your semi-final game on the same field as (potentially) your state title game! Then imagine playing your state title game on your home field!!!! This is really, cool, jthebro... Excited for you bud.



From under the lights at Hancock Stadium... The last remaining CS8 program will go for (even more) history...

Mt. Zion @ Normal (University) - Saturday 7:00 pm

Thank you for all your support this year! It’s an incredible thing to be one of the guys to make U-High’s playoff drought end, and then to watch all my teammates and friends have this run with an amazing opportunity. I knew they’d be good, but they’ve definitely exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.