The conference just does not want to die as four teams move on to the semis. Has a conference ever had a semifinalist in 5A through 8A? As I said last week, quite the swan song for the ol' ESCC!
JCA - 42 Hillcrest - 24...The Hilltoppers are one of the hottest teams in the state. I think they move on--Sterling/Montini will be a fun on the other side of the bracket.
CG - 28 Notre Dame - 17...I think the Dons' defense keeps this one close for a while. Ultimately, CG's offense will be too much. The atmosphere in Niles was electric for the quarterfinal game--can't wait to experience it on Saturday.
Naz - 27 Batavia - 21...This one can go either way. I admittedly do not know a ton about Batavia but their resume speaks for itself. Simeon really gave Naz a run last week and I think Batavia puts up a similar fight--ultimately Naz's defense holds.
*GOTW* Marist - 24 BR - 22...Southside will be rocking. The next chapter of one of the best rivalries in the state going down as a semifinal. Both teams have had some impressive wins to get to this point. I think Marist avenges their only loss on the season and moves on to face the Beast.
Updated Playoff Standings (Week 10-12):
1. lkhammer57 (12-1) (lw: 4-0)
2. DigitalCy (11-2) (lw: 3-1)
2. ESCC fan (11-2) (lw: 4-0)
2. pjjp (11-2) (lw: 4-0)
3. PowerI66 (10-3) (lw: 2-2)
3. goomsback (10-3) (lw: 3-1)
4. JolietWest 89 (8-5) (lw: 1-3)
Week 11/Week 12:
1. Southland Fan 2016 (8-0)
1. lkhammer57 (8-0)
2. DigitalCy (7-1)
2. goomsback (7-1)
2. ESCC Fan (7-1)
2. pjjp (7-1)
2. ThunderPapa (7-1)
2. ChiCathLeagueFan (7-1)
2. Mr. T (7-1)
3. PowerI66 (6-2)
3. mchsalumni (6-2)
4. JolietWest 89 (4-4)
JCA - 42 Hillcrest - 24...The Hilltoppers are one of the hottest teams in the state. I think they move on--Sterling/Montini will be a fun on the other side of the bracket.
CG - 28 Notre Dame - 17...I think the Dons' defense keeps this one close for a while. Ultimately, CG's offense will be too much. The atmosphere in Niles was electric for the quarterfinal game--can't wait to experience it on Saturday.
Naz - 27 Batavia - 21...This one can go either way. I admittedly do not know a ton about Batavia but their resume speaks for itself. Simeon really gave Naz a run last week and I think Batavia puts up a similar fight--ultimately Naz's defense holds.
*GOTW* Marist - 24 BR - 22...Southside will be rocking. The next chapter of one of the best rivalries in the state going down as a semifinal. Both teams have had some impressive wins to get to this point. I think Marist avenges their only loss on the season and moves on to face the Beast.
Updated Playoff Standings (Week 10-12):
1. lkhammer57 (12-1) (lw: 4-0)
2. DigitalCy (11-2) (lw: 3-1)
2. ESCC fan (11-2) (lw: 4-0)
2. pjjp (11-2) (lw: 4-0)
3. PowerI66 (10-3) (lw: 2-2)
3. goomsback (10-3) (lw: 3-1)
4. JolietWest 89 (8-5) (lw: 1-3)
Week 11/Week 12:
1. Southland Fan 2016 (8-0)
1. lkhammer57 (8-0)
2. DigitalCy (7-1)
2. goomsback (7-1)
2. ESCC Fan (7-1)
2. pjjp (7-1)
2. ThunderPapa (7-1)
2. ChiCathLeagueFan (7-1)
2. Mr. T (7-1)
3. PowerI66 (6-2)
3. mchsalumni (6-2)
4. JolietWest 89 (4-4)