We are approaching the end of this season, but there are still a few big matchups that are needed to determine the postseason.........Pretty easy week on paper but crazy things can happen this time of year.....I guess technically we still have a every team postseason eligible if 4 wins teams are getting in....Here it goes!
Streator (3-4) @ Wilmington (7-0) - Don't see Streator coming close to this one. Wilmo will grind it out and run the ball all with ease all night. Cats by 4 scores.
Herscher (2-5) @ Peotone (4-3) - See my prediction for the Wilmo game and just transfer it over to this contest. The tone by 3 scores.........***After I starting typing for the game below I realized that although this should be a win for the devils this game is really important. They will be ready though and this week will be their clincher.***
Lisle (4-3) @ Manteno (2-5) - Huge game here for Lisle. Manteno has shown they can win a game or two. Next week will be a battle for Lisle and they need this win. Long drive going to Manteno and there is no turf advantage. Lisle clinches here but it's not easy for them. Lions 17-7.
Coal City (5-2) @ Reed-Custer (6-1) - GOTW!! Not as important for playoff purposes, but it is a huge statement game for the Comets. Both teams don't have a ton to worry about next week and both are in the playoffs so all focus is on this one. Should be a great game with a strong CC defense and RC who likes to sling it around. Also two young coaches. Could see these two battling each other for many years to come. I like the Coaler defense to minimalize the pass and out physical Braidwood. CC 14-10.
Streator (3-4) @ Wilmington (7-0) - Don't see Streator coming close to this one. Wilmo will grind it out and run the ball all with ease all night. Cats by 4 scores.
Herscher (2-5) @ Peotone (4-3) - See my prediction for the Wilmo game and just transfer it over to this contest. The tone by 3 scores.........***After I starting typing for the game below I realized that although this should be a win for the devils this game is really important. They will be ready though and this week will be their clincher.***
Lisle (4-3) @ Manteno (2-5) - Huge game here for Lisle. Manteno has shown they can win a game or two. Next week will be a battle for Lisle and they need this win. Long drive going to Manteno and there is no turf advantage. Lisle clinches here but it's not easy for them. Lions 17-7.
Coal City (5-2) @ Reed-Custer (6-1) - GOTW!! Not as important for playoff purposes, but it is a huge statement game for the Comets. Both teams don't have a ton to worry about next week and both are in the playoffs so all focus is on this one. Should be a great game with a strong CC defense and RC who likes to sling it around. Also two young coaches. Could see these two battling each other for many years to come. I like the Coaler defense to minimalize the pass and out physical Braidwood. CC 14-10.