Getting to the point in the year where a lot of the games play are huge. I see 2 potential GOTW options. Heck, even the Streator/Lisle game could be one just because I honestly have no idea who will win, however the postseason implications is not an issue in that one. Either way should be a fun week!
Coal City (4-1) @ Reed-Custer (2-3) - After week 1 the Coalers have been rolling. Reed-Custer played Wilmo better than I anticipated. I actually think next week is the biggest matchup for the COMETS. RC will give a great effort this week, but CC will be too much for them. Next week is also huge for the green and gold. Maybe a little look ahead will come into play but not enough to change the outcome. Close at first then CC pulls away comfortably. CC 35 - RC 20
Wilmington (4-1) @ Herscher (1-4) - Easiest game to pick this week. Herscher won't be able to hang. Cats 42 - Tigers 14
Manteno (3-2) @ Peotone (2-3) - Manteno has lost to a good team, and an above average team. They then proceeded to rip off 3 wins in a row against the bottom of the ICE. Peotone and Manteno had similar results against Plano so not much intel there (just based on the score, maybe someone who watched both games has more insight). I'll be honest and say that I have no idea what to expect. I think this game can be lost by the 'tone and they still have a shot at playoffs because their last third of the season is in their favor. If Manteno can pull this off I think they have a solid shot at playoff berth. I'm rambling because I have no idea......Let's say things get crazy in the Route 50 Rumble..........Manteno with the upset 28-26
Streator (1-4) @ Lisle (1-4) - I have no clue in this one either. Playoffs is bye-bye for both. I'm not sure why I always think higher of Lisle than they show. For some odd reason I think Streator will score. Lisle has given up a lot of points to everyone except a putrid week 1 opponent. Bulldogs in a shootout 49-38
Coal City (4-1) @ Reed-Custer (2-3) - After week 1 the Coalers have been rolling. Reed-Custer played Wilmo better than I anticipated. I actually think next week is the biggest matchup for the COMETS. RC will give a great effort this week, but CC will be too much for them. Next week is also huge for the green and gold. Maybe a little look ahead will come into play but not enough to change the outcome. Close at first then CC pulls away comfortably. CC 35 - RC 20
Wilmington (4-1) @ Herscher (1-4) - Easiest game to pick this week. Herscher won't be able to hang. Cats 42 - Tigers 14
Manteno (3-2) @ Peotone (2-3) - Manteno has lost to a good team, and an above average team. They then proceeded to rip off 3 wins in a row against the bottom of the ICE. Peotone and Manteno had similar results against Plano so not much intel there (just based on the score, maybe someone who watched both games has more insight). I'll be honest and say that I have no idea what to expect. I think this game can be lost by the 'tone and they still have a shot at playoffs because their last third of the season is in their favor. If Manteno can pull this off I think they have a solid shot at playoff berth. I'm rambling because I have no idea......Let's say things get crazy in the Route 50 Rumble..........Manteno with the upset 28-26
Streator (1-4) @ Lisle (1-4) - I have no clue in this one either. Playoffs is bye-bye for both. I'm not sure why I always think higher of Lisle than they show. For some odd reason I think Streator will score. Lisle has given up a lot of points to everyone except a putrid week 1 opponent. Bulldogs in a shootout 49-38