Not divvying these up by conference anymore because we have less teams. But let's roll!
Moline 21, DeKalb 13 - Great game. The Maroons weren't fantastic in the first half and it was really only due to DeKalb mistakes (a bad overthrow that led to an interception and a fumble inside Moline's red zone on a bad snap) that Moline had the lead at halftime. But Moline made some adjustments at half and even though they only scored seven points in the second half, they were dominant. Good first round win.
Quincy 49, Glenwood 42 - Awesome win for the Blue Devils, who lead the whole way, though they could never shake Glenwood. They again threw for an obscene number of yards, and have played their way into a home game with a looooooong drive for their #1 opponent.
Sterling 34, St. Viator 17 - I have doubts about St. Viator's skill. but Sterling played well and are now possibly the best positioned team in the area to get to the quarters.
Carlinville 36, Geneseo 7 - Not a terrible performance for Geneseo after being on the road for so long against a very good team. Will this leave the Leafs wanting more or disappointed?
SHG 55, Hall 6 - This is about what was to be expected. No offense meant to Hall here, I just don't think anyone from this side of the bracket (with the potential exception of Rochester) is keeping up with the Cycs. Good job to Hall to get there.
Stillman Valley 48, Monmouth-Roseville 33 - Better job from the Titans than I expected, in a thoroughly enjoyable game. But that's a hall and the Cardinals are a very good team. Tough year for Mon-Rose, but they ended it with honor.
Princeton 56, Peotone 28 - Don't let the final score fool you, this one was a running clock game. More of the normal for Princeton, who seemed more concerned about getting their backups some playing time and not wanting to embarass a team that isn't so far away from them.
Ottawa Marquette 20, Morrison 6 - I always believe there are no moral victories, especially in the playoffs, but if there ever was one, this is it for the Mustangs. They hung with a very good Marquette team for a while, and they're young. Good things are coming for these guys.
Rockridge 42, Newman 12 - Took a while for the Rockets to get untracked, and the pesky Comets stuck around. But Rockridge was always the better team.
Forreston 46, St. Bede 22 - Not a good way to end the season for the Bruins. Forreston is a very good team, but I know St. Bede will be disappointed after starting 6-0.
I was 9-1 (missed on Quincy).
This week:
Moline (10) over Yorkville (7) in the second round of 7A: Yorkville will be favored by most people, and rightly so with their defense. But Moline's offense is playing well, and I feel like they are rolling and can get into the third round for their first time. Moline would go to Hersey or host Batavia in the quarters.
Lemont (1) over Quincy (9) in the second round of 6A South: This is an interesting game, especially given Quincy's offensive firepower and Lemont's long trip. I think Lemont is better. Hope Quincy proves me wrong again. QUincy would host Kenwood or go to Bremen in the quarters.
Sterling (5) over Goode (4) in the second round of 5A North: I have absolutely no confiderence in the vast majority of the CPS teams. Sterling may want to start watching Sycamore and Carmel tape, as they would go to Sycamore or host Carmel in the quarters.
Princeton (1) over Genoa-Kingston (8) in the second round of 3A North: GK is not a bad team. but I do not seeanything from the Cogs that suggests they can hang with Princeton. Princeton would host IC Catholic (oooooo) or go to Stillman Valley in the quarters.
Rockridge (4) over Bloomington Central Catholic in the second round of 2A North: We were one point away from Rockridge-Mercer County, which would've been so fun. I think Rockridge will take this one in a close game after the long trip. Rockridge would host Farmington or Maroa-Forsyth in the quarters.
Moline 21, DeKalb 13 - Great game. The Maroons weren't fantastic in the first half and it was really only due to DeKalb mistakes (a bad overthrow that led to an interception and a fumble inside Moline's red zone on a bad snap) that Moline had the lead at halftime. But Moline made some adjustments at half and even though they only scored seven points in the second half, they were dominant. Good first round win.
Quincy 49, Glenwood 42 - Awesome win for the Blue Devils, who lead the whole way, though they could never shake Glenwood. They again threw for an obscene number of yards, and have played their way into a home game with a looooooong drive for their #1 opponent.
Sterling 34, St. Viator 17 - I have doubts about St. Viator's skill. but Sterling played well and are now possibly the best positioned team in the area to get to the quarters.
Carlinville 36, Geneseo 7 - Not a terrible performance for Geneseo after being on the road for so long against a very good team. Will this leave the Leafs wanting more or disappointed?
SHG 55, Hall 6 - This is about what was to be expected. No offense meant to Hall here, I just don't think anyone from this side of the bracket (with the potential exception of Rochester) is keeping up with the Cycs. Good job to Hall to get there.
Stillman Valley 48, Monmouth-Roseville 33 - Better job from the Titans than I expected, in a thoroughly enjoyable game. But that's a hall and the Cardinals are a very good team. Tough year for Mon-Rose, but they ended it with honor.
Princeton 56, Peotone 28 - Don't let the final score fool you, this one was a running clock game. More of the normal for Princeton, who seemed more concerned about getting their backups some playing time and not wanting to embarass a team that isn't so far away from them.
Ottawa Marquette 20, Morrison 6 - I always believe there are no moral victories, especially in the playoffs, but if there ever was one, this is it for the Mustangs. They hung with a very good Marquette team for a while, and they're young. Good things are coming for these guys.
Rockridge 42, Newman 12 - Took a while for the Rockets to get untracked, and the pesky Comets stuck around. But Rockridge was always the better team.
Forreston 46, St. Bede 22 - Not a good way to end the season for the Bruins. Forreston is a very good team, but I know St. Bede will be disappointed after starting 6-0.
I was 9-1 (missed on Quincy).
This week:
Moline (10) over Yorkville (7) in the second round of 7A: Yorkville will be favored by most people, and rightly so with their defense. But Moline's offense is playing well, and I feel like they are rolling and can get into the third round for their first time. Moline would go to Hersey or host Batavia in the quarters.
Lemont (1) over Quincy (9) in the second round of 6A South: This is an interesting game, especially given Quincy's offensive firepower and Lemont's long trip. I think Lemont is better. Hope Quincy proves me wrong again. QUincy would host Kenwood or go to Bremen in the quarters.
Sterling (5) over Goode (4) in the second round of 5A North: I have absolutely no confiderence in the vast majority of the CPS teams. Sterling may want to start watching Sycamore and Carmel tape, as they would go to Sycamore or host Carmel in the quarters.
Princeton (1) over Genoa-Kingston (8) in the second round of 3A North: GK is not a bad team. but I do not seeanything from the Cogs that suggests they can hang with Princeton. Princeton would host IC Catholic (oooooo) or go to Stillman Valley in the quarters.
Rockridge (4) over Bloomington Central Catholic in the second round of 2A North: We were one point away from Rockridge-Mercer County, which would've been so fun. I think Rockridge will take this one in a close game after the long trip. Rockridge would host Farmington or Maroa-Forsyth in the quarters.
