Potentially least competitive quarterfinal games

[msuyko]

There are many great looking quarterfinal matchups spread throughout all 8 classes. The vast majority are set up be very competitive contests.

On the other hand, there are still a handful of games that look to be potential running clocks.

List the games you think will NOT be particular competitive. I’ll start…

East St Louis @ Chatham Glenwood

 

[jobare56]

Morris at Morgan Park

 

[mc140]

Montini and Princeton

MC and Normal

 

[Huskie2015]

mc140 - I hope you are correct but respectfully disagree with Montini vs. Princeton. Princeton is looking for revenge after last year's quarterfinal loss to Montini. Princeton lead 3-0 at halftime before Montini capitalized on 2 turnovers to win 27-9.

Princeton is a tough program, look for it to be a close game. My prediction, Montini pulls away in 4th quarter to win 28-14.

 

[brucealmighy]

LWE will roll Stevenson

 

[Wittymoniker1]

MC 60, Normal 14. Sends a statement against winner of Quincy or Rita.

 

[privatone]

MC 60, Normal 14. Sends a statement against winner of Quincy or Rita.

I don’t think MC needs to send a message to Rita. Except for maybe: “congratulations to the basketball team for getting your football players back”.

 

[mc140]

mc140 - I hope you are correct but respectfully disagree with Montini vs. Princeton. Princeton is looking for revenge after last year's quarterfinal loss to Montini. Princeton lead 3-0 at halftime before Montini capitalized on 2 turnovers to win 27-9.

Princeton is a tough program, look for it to be a close game. My prediction, Montini pulls away in 4th quarter to win 28-14.

Clock by half. They struggled with King.

 

[ODirty1]

CG vs Belvidere North

 

[Huskie2015]

Clock by half. They struggled with King.

If you are correct I will be toasting you with a Tito’s and tonic at halftime.

 

[corey90]

LWE will roll Stevenson

You definitely know more than me about Stevenson. Do tell. I have not seen them play this year. What do they do well? What are their weaknesses. 9-1 is nothing to sneeze at. They must be doing something right.

 

[AlabamaTimberwolf]

Chatham/EStL Chatham shouldn't even show up!

 

[msuyko]

CG vs Belvidere North

Belvidere North runs a similar option offense which should better prepare them for Cary-Grove than most. But, not having to prepare for that throughout their regular season, like CG has to prepare for PR, may prove key for this matchup.

 

[dcaudle68]

Althoff will running clock Casey.

 

[SDJones]

If you are looking for the least competitive semifinal games, one will be winner of Batavia/Downers Grove North vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais/Lincoln Way Central winner

 

[ODirty1]

Belvidere North runs a similar option offense which should better prepare them for Cary-Grove than most. But, not having to prepare for that throughout their regular season, like CG has to prepare for PR, may prove key for this matchup.

They didn't seem physical enough

 

[msuyko]

You definitely know more than me about Stevenson. Do tell. I have not seen them play this year. What do they do well? What are their weaknesses. 9-1 is nothing to sneeze at. They must be doing something right.

That’s a tough one to argue with.

 

[SouthofI80FootballFan]

Farmington @ Dwight - Dwight won a nailbiter against Elmwood-Brimfield who got running clocked by Farmington.

 

[jwarigaku]

I believe it will be a long day in Rochelle.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

I believe it will be a long day in Rochelle.

I think Rochelle could make it tough for maybe for a half and then Naz rolls.

 

[Dave Brody]

I believe it will be a long day in Rochelle.

You got the Hubs rolling?

 

[msuyko]

You got the Hubs rolling?

One common opponent would say the opposite

 

[McEvergreen]

Oak Lawn hangs for awhile but then gets steamrolled by Kankakee

 

[msuyko]

Can we call them Richards?

 

[4Afan]

I think Rochelle could make it tough for maybe for a half and then Naz rolls.

Naz will win by multiple scores but with Rochelle's ground and pound style they will shorten the game and the score will be lower than most expect.

 

[big daddy looch]

LWE will roll Stevenson

Agree and I am a North Suburban conference guy. this game will be over by halftime

 

[big daddy looch]

You definitely know more than me about Stevenson. Do tell. I have not seen them play this year. What do they do well? What are their weaknesses. 9-1 is nothing to sneeze at. They must be doing something right.

I can answer that for you @corey90. All my kids played in the North Suburban conference over the last 7 years including this year so have seen everything Stevenson has to offer. Stevenson is kind of an enigma, Don't really run or throw the ball exceptionally well but are good enough with both options. The key is really the quarterback Crawley who loves to run and he loves to run the quarterback draw and is very elusive. Usually, when throwing the coach's son Becker who's their big tight end is one of his favorite targets. Running back Fatman Thorndyke is a good runner but has been battling some injury things this year. On defense the linebackers are solid and Spice Adams son #5 can be a disrupting force on the defensive line. However they haven't seen anything like Jonas Williams and that Lincoln Way offense so I expect this thing to be a running clock by late in the third quarter.

 

[USD24]

One common opponent would say the opposite

A little confused at this comment. Both teams played and destroyed Benet.

 

[McEvergreen]

Can we call them Richards?

What's the difference? You knew who I meant.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

What's the difference? You knew who I meant.

I mean there is an Oak Lawn High School and a Harold L. Richards High School.
So, the difference is they are two different schools.

 

[sac'em]

Can we call them Richards?

The way they will get destroyed vs Kankakee will make them look more like Oak Lawn HS football

 

[brucealmighy]

Agree and I am a North Suburban conference guy. this game will be over by halftime

Hats off to the Patriots on a bounce back season. High school foootball is better when Stevenson is good. LWE is just in a different class this season. Not many teams in the state are not going to get blown out by them. Stevenson was probably a top 16 team in 8A but overachieved based on the draw. Glenbard East loses to most of the 8A field but got a CPS team in the first round. Marist had semifinal qualities but got LA in round 2. That’s the luck of the draw with the IHSA playoffs and the Patriots luck has run out

 

[corey90]

I can answer that for you @corey90. All my kids played in the North Suburban conference over the last 7 years including this year so have seen everything Stevenson has to offer. Stevenson is kind of an enigma, Don't really run or throw the ball exceptionally well but are good enough with both options. The key is really the quarterback Crawley who loves to run and he loves to run the quarterback draw and is very elusive. Usually, when throwing the coach's son Becker who's their big tight end is one of his favorite targets. Running back Fatman Thorndyke is a good runner but has been battling some injury things this year. On defense the linebackers are solid and Spice Adams son #5 can be a disrupting force on the defensive line. However they haven't seen anything like Jonas Williams and that Lincoln Way offense so I expect this thing to be a running clock by late in the third quarter.

Thanks Big Daddy. Your detailed analysis makes me think they are in a weak conference and they happen to have enough talent to win. I was thinking of going this Friday but it sounds like the game might not be very close.

 

[ODirty1]

The way they will get destroyed vs Kankakee will make them look more like Oak Lawn HS football

Im not seeing a blowout. But hey I've been wrong before

 

[whitesox05]

Thanks Big Daddy. Your detailed analysis makes me think they are in a weak conference and they happen to have enough talent to win. I was thinking of going this Friday but it sounds like the game might not be very close.

Yeah Stevenson might get rolled but by no means is the NSC a weak conference. If Warren is tied for 4th-place, I'd say it's a pretty deep league.

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

Thanks Big Daddy. Your detailed analysis makes me think they are in a weak conference and they happen to have enough talent to win. I was thinking of going this Friday but it sounds like the game might not be very close.

I’d say their conference this year was better than the one East played in. Three teams in the quarters, another that went 8-2 with two losses to quarterfinal teams.

Of late this conference has been down. This was not a down year.

 

[big daddy looch]

Thanks Big Daddy. Your detailed analysis makes me think they are in a weak conference and they happen to have enough talent to win. I was thinking of going this Friday but it sounds like the game might not be very close.

Definitely not a weak conference this year. three of the four qualifiers are still alive and the conference champ got knocked out by one of them last week but needless to say Stevenson is going to have their hands full

 

[jwarigaku]

A little confused at this comment. Both teams played and destroyed Benet.

I would say that Rochelle ran the ball well against Benet and Benet did themselves no favors in the turnover department. I think The Naz pass game shreds the Hubs TBH! My only hesitation is playing on grass else I’d say Naz -24. With Grass in mind I’ll say Naz -13.

 

[corey90]

I’d say their conference this year was better than the one East played in. Three teams in the quarters, another that went 8-2 with two losses to quarterfinal teams.

Of late this conference has been down. This was not a down year.

I am confused. If the conference isn’t weak this year how is a 9-1 team supposed to get rolled this game. I mean do I think LWE will win? Yes but if Stevenson played in a good conference are you saying they played only weak teams within the conference and weak teams non-conference? I agree Warren is always tough but I feel they are a bit down this year. Maybe you guys are right maybe East is just that much better than just about everyone except maybe LA? Who knows it’s a weird year. LA, MC MS all losing a few games this year makes me wonder. That said they all seem to be playing well lately. Have they found there rhythm or is it the competition? Strange season.

 

[big daddy looch]

I am confused. If the conference isn’t weak this year how is a 9-1 team supposed to get rolled this game. I mean do I think LWE will win? Yes but if Stevenson played in a good conference are you saying they played only weak teams within the conference and weak teams non-conference? I agree Warren is always tough but I feel they are a bit down this year. Maybe you guys are right maybe East is just that much better than just about everyone except maybe LA? Who knows it’s a weird year. LA, MC MS all losing a few games this year makes me wonder. That said they all seem to be playing well lately. Have they found there rhythm or is it the competition? Strange season.

Think you hit nail on head with East us just that much better.