Once again Ole' Wilmatucky was spot on with his predictions. Let's see if the streak continues.
3A
#7 Eureka (9-1) @ #2 Wilmington (10-0) - While I do think that Eureka will be among the top 2 toughest opponents to date for the Cats (not saying much), I do not think this one will be close. Yes Eureka was toward the top of their 2A conference, I still do not see it as an extremely deep conference. Eureka beat the 'Tone......OK great it was a close one and as we already know the Devils were not that tough this year. I like JR and the boys to grind out the double wing and win by 3 scores. Wilmo 35 Eureka 14
4A
#7 Coal City (8-2) @ #15 Rockford (Boylan Catholic) (6-4) - RBC is going to be better than most 15 seeds that typically qualify. I think that despite being second in a pretty crappy ICE conference, CC is actually a pretty solid team. I get the allure behind RBC is that they are playing much larger schools, but lets be honest, they were still one win above .500 in the regular season. RBC is in a closed conference with some not so great teams. If they were 7-2 or 8-1 come end of season I would be a little fearful for the Coalers, but I like the ICE in this one. Close score, but CC is in control. CC 28-RBC 20
I agree with what DR. D said last week. Peotone losing really boned Wilmo for a home Semi game. Not that I think they have a chance anyway, but it would have been fun.
3A
#7 Eureka (9-1) @ #2 Wilmington (10-0) - While I do think that Eureka will be among the top 2 toughest opponents to date for the Cats (not saying much), I do not think this one will be close. Yes Eureka was toward the top of their 2A conference, I still do not see it as an extremely deep conference. Eureka beat the 'Tone......OK great it was a close one and as we already know the Devils were not that tough this year. I like JR and the boys to grind out the double wing and win by 3 scores. Wilmo 35 Eureka 14
4A
#7 Coal City (8-2) @ #15 Rockford (Boylan Catholic) (6-4) - RBC is going to be better than most 15 seeds that typically qualify. I think that despite being second in a pretty crappy ICE conference, CC is actually a pretty solid team. I get the allure behind RBC is that they are playing much larger schools, but lets be honest, they were still one win above .500 in the regular season. RBC is in a closed conference with some not so great teams. If they were 7-2 or 8-1 come end of season I would be a little fearful for the Coalers, but I like the ICE in this one. Close score, but CC is in control. CC 28-RBC 20
I agree with what DR. D said last week. Peotone losing really boned Wilmo for a home Semi game. Not that I think they have a chance anyway, but it would have been fun.
