Week 9 Key Games

[Nevada Dude]

It seems a bit odd that there are so many games coming up in week 9 that have such an impact on the overall playoffs and seeding.

I’m going to name three games… please add as you wish and why.

MC vs Loyola -

All 7A and 8A Brackets will be watching. The winner most likely gets the Top spot in their respective brackets. The loser falls to 5th or 6th with a lot of other bracket implications. Nice prelim to start the playoffs. There might not be a better game this season.

St. Charles North at Batavia -

Hatfields and McCoys - A win by STN means a #2 ’or #3 seed in 7A (refer to MC/Loyola game as well) and an outright DuKane Crown with Batavia falling into the 20’s. A win by Batavia means (I think with assumptions) a three way tie at the top of the DuKane with STN, WN (assuming WN wins) and Batavia. A Batavia win could mean a 1st round rematch between STN and Batavia at STN…. Yuk! A Batavia loss could mean a rematch with WN at WN. Huh?

St. Francis vs IC -

these guys don’t play nice together….ever.! HUDL hacking is just the start. The winner has the better path in different classes…3A (IC) and 4A. Can’t wait to hear about this years post game handshake…lol

 

[rjjtwest]

It seems a bit odd that there are so many games coming up in week 9 that have such an impact on the overall playoffs and seeding.

I’m going to name three games… please add as you wish and why.

MC vs Loyola -

All 7A and 8A Brackets will be watching. The winner most likely gets the Top spot in their respective brackets. The loser falls to 5th or 6th with a lot of other bracket implications. Nice prelim to start the playoffs. There might not be a better game this season.

St. Charles North at Batavia -

Hatfields and McCoys - A win by STN means a #2 ’or #3 seed in 7A (refer to MC/Loyola game as well) and an outright DuKane Crown with Batavia falling into the 20’s. A win by Batavia means (I think with assumptions) a three way tie at the top of the DuKane with STN, WN (assuming WN wins) and Batavia. A Batavia win could mean a 1st round rematch between STN and Batavia at STN…. Yuk! A Batavia loss could mean a rematch with WN at WN. Huh?

St. Francis vs IC -

these guys don’t play nice together….ever.! HUDL hacking is just the start. The winner has the better path in different classes…3A (IC) and 4A. Can’t wait to hear about this years post game handshake…lol

St. Frances vs IC is gonna be very interesting!!

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

Argo vs Evergreen Park & Reavis vs Richards.With playoff points in especially Argo case being low Argo & Reavis may need to win to clinch at 6 wins rather than hope on playoff points

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

I doubt any 4 win teams get in

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

Joliet West vs Plainfield South key too.West will get in with a win

 

[Topiary]

Marist @ Rice - both playing for higher seed and avoiding playing a 9-0 team in 1st round. Also bragging rights game

 

[Wittymoniker1]

It seems a bit odd that there are so many games coming up in week 9 that have such an impact on the overall playoffs and seeding.

I’m going to name three games… please add as you wish and why.

MC vs Loyola -

All 7A and 8A Brackets will be watching. The winner most likely gets the Top spot in their respective brackets. The loser falls to 5th or 6th with a lot of other bracket implications. Nice prelim to start the playoffs. There might not be a better game this season.

St. Charles North at Batavia -

Hatfields and McCoys - A win by STN means a #2 ’or #3 seed in 7A (refer to MC/Loyola game as well) and an outright DuKane Crown with Batavia falling into the 20’s. A win by Batavia means (I think with assumptions) a three way tie at the top of the DuKane with STN, WN (assuming WN wins) and Batavia. A Batavia win could mean a 1st round rematch between STN and Batavia at STN…. Yuk! A Batavia loss could mean a rematch with WN at WN. Huh?

St. Francis vs IC -

these guys don’t play nice together….ever.! HUDL hacking is just the start. The winner has the better path in different classes…3A (IC) and 4A. Can’t wait to hear about this years post game handshake…lol

If MC loses, they'll most likely end up as the 3rd overall seed in 7A. Hersey #1 and Pekin #2.

 

[CCHS-Fan]

Morris - Sycamore
Carmel Catholic - Marian Catholic
St. Viator - St. Patrick

 

[Panthers1211]

I doubt any 4 win teams get in

Might happen in 8A IF 29-32 Lose next week

 

[SiuCubFan8]

St. Frances vs IC is gonna be very interesting!!

I’m pretty sure it’s been a few years since IC has beaten SF, so they will be out for payback.

 

[Prep writer]

Might happen in 8A IF 29-32 Lose next week

Not how it works. The biggest 7A schools will just move up, etc. and so on.

 

[DMurph11]

I’m pretty sure it’s been a few years since IC has beaten SF, so they will be out for payback.

Let’s keep it that way!

 

[doctor_d]

Lisle 4-4 @ Peotone 5-3. Playoffs a week early for Lisle.

 

[McEvergreen]

Morris - Sycamore
Carmel Catholic - Marian Catholic
St. Viator - St. Patrick

Morris v Sycamore feels like a semi-final playoff game. I'm thinking the Spartans with a slight edge at home.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

Let’s keep it that way!

I’m worried after seeing the RB game, just so sloppy.

 

[NNFAN]

Downers North vs. Lyons
Naper N vs. Naper C.
Lockport vs. Andrew
*Conant vs. Schaumburg
Conant started 4-0 but has now lost four in a row (4-4) with their last game against Schaumburg. They have had some unexpectedly bad losses so they could lose to Schaumburg.

 

[Soxrules2150]

Kankakee vs Crete Monee
The #1 team in Class 5A taking on a top 5 6A program. Game will decide the Southland Conference Title.

 

[colin2229]

4A will be watching for (3-5) St Laurence vs (4-4) Providence.

Since we are hearing that several 4-5 teams will make it into the playoffs, perhaps Providence is in regardless.

 

[Nevada Dude]

If MC loses, they'll most likely end up as the 3rd overall seed in 7A. Hersey #1 and Pekin #2.

Pekin will go down to 6A

 

[Nevada Dude]

Morris v Sycamore feels like a semi-final playoff game. I'm thinking the Spartans with a slight edge at home.

Another one… Morris vs Sycamore…GREAT Game

 

[Nevada Dude]

ET (Edgy) has a pretty full menu of games to order from next week. I’m just wondering if he’ll show some DuKane love on Friday?

 

[Wittymoniker1]

Pekin will go down to 6A

U sure? If so, MC becomes the #2 seed, if they lose.

 

[Ger-Man]

If MC loses, they'll most likely end up as the 3rd overall seed in 7A. Hersey #1 and Pekin #2.

Pekin will likely be 6A

 

[Ger-Man]

Plainfield North will be 7A and will be a 1 or 2 seed of MC loses

 

[corey90]

Kankakee vs Crete Monee
The #1 team in Class 5A taking on a top 5 6A program. Game will decide the Southland Conference Title.

This should be a good game. IMO if Crete is a top 5 team in 6A then 6A is very weak.

 

[Ger-Man]

I doubt any 4 win teams get in

It looks like there will be some 4-5 teams making the playoffs.

 

[Ger-Man]

It seems a bit odd that there are so many games coming up in week 9 that have such an impact on the overall playoffs and seeding.

I’m going to name three games… please add as you wish and why.

MC vs Loyola -

All 7A and 8A Brackets will be watching. The winner most likely gets the Top spot in their respective brackets. The loser falls to 5th or 6th with a lot of other bracket implications. Nice prelim to start the playoffs. There might not be a better game this season.

St. Charles North at Batavia -

Hatfields and McCoys - A win by STN means a #2 ’or #3 seed in 7A (refer to MC/Loyola game as well) and an outright DuKane Crown with Batavia falling into the 20’s. A win by Batavia means (I think with assumptions) a three way tie at the top of the DuKane with STN, WN (assuming WN wins) and Batavia. A Batavia win could mean a 1st round rematch between STN and Batavia at STN…. Yuk! A Batavia loss could mean a rematch with WN at WN. Huh?

St. Francis vs IC -

these guys don’t play nice together….ever.! HUDL hacking is just the start. The winner has the better path in different classes…3A (IC) and 4A. Can’t wait to hear about this years post game handshake…lol

SCN if they win, will not have a rematch with Batavia. Batavia will be between a 14-17 seed if they lose. SCN will be a 4 seed with a win.

 

[Wittymoniker1]

Plainfield North will be 7A and will be a 1 or 2 seed of MC loses

Thank U for the info.

 

[Nevada Dude]

SCN if they win, will not have a rematch with Batavia. Batavia will be between a 14-17 seed if they lose. SCN will be a 4 seed with a win.

Correct

 

[SouthofI80FootballFan]

It looks like there will be some 4-5 teams making the playoffs.

My rough count has 220 already qualified and 59 teams sitting at 4-4. I don't know all of the matchups but it does not look good for teams hoping to get in at 4-5. It's not out of the question but looks improbable.

 

[cigaros]

I doubt any 4 win teams get in

Good. Teams with losing records don't belong in the playoffs.

 

[cigaros]

My rough count has 220 already qualified and 59 teams sitting at 4-4. I don't know all of the matchups but it does not look good for teams hoping to get in at 4-5. It's not out of the question but looks improbable.

That is a good thing

 

[Ger-Man]

There are 82 teams that have 5 wins already. Put them in and you have 218. 38 spots left for 66 4-win teams.
Look at the schedule of 4-4 teams and many will be underdogs and playing each other. I think there is a great chance for some 4-5 teams. Those 4-4 teams would have to go 38-28.

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

Good. Teams with losing records don't belong in the playoffs.

I disagree.Many 4-5 & 3-6 teams are much better than some of the garbage that gets in with winning records.

 

[IlliniEight4ever]

Oak Forest Vs Hillcrest big

 

[cigaros]

I disagree.Many 4-5 & 3-6 teams are much better than some of the garbage that gets in with winning records.

Name a 4-5 or 3-6 team which would be favored to beat an undefeated team in its class.

 

[PowerI66]

Name a 4-5 or 3-6 team which would be favored to beat an undefeated team in its class.

I could see providence potentially fitting into that description

 

[eagles2k3]

Downers North vs. Lyons
Naper N vs. Naper C.
Lockport vs. Andrew
*Conant vs. Schaumburg
Conant started 4-0 but has now lost four in a row (4-4) with their last game against Schaumburg. They have had some unexpectedly bad losses so they could lose to Schaumburg.

I don’t know if Conants losses were unexpected. They played a really weak non-conference schedule which made them pretenders instead of contenders.

 

[McCaravan]

It seems a bit odd that there are so many games coming up in week 9 that have such an impact on the overall playoffs and seeding.

I’m going to name three games… please add as you wish and why.

MC vs Loyola -

All 7A and 8A Brackets will be watching. The winner most likely gets the Top spot in their respective brackets. The loser falls to 5th or 6th with a lot of other bracket implications. Nice prelim to start the playoffs. There might not be a better game this season.

St. Charles North at Batavia -

Hatfields and McCoys - A win by STN means a #2 ’or #3 seed in 7A (refer to MC/Loyola game as well) and an outright DuKane Crown with Batavia falling into the 20’s. A win by Batavia means (I think with assumptions) a three way tie at the top of the DuKane with STN, WN (assuming WN wins) and Batavia. A Batavia win could mean a 1st round rematch between STN and Batavia at STN…. Yuk! A Batavia loss could mean a rematch with WN at WN. Huh?

St. Francis vs IC -

these guys don’t play nice together….ever.! HUDL hacking is just the start. The winner has the better path in different classes…3A (IC) and 4A. Can’t wait to hear about this years post game handshake…lol

There are only 3 undefeated teams in 7A right now (MC, Pekin, and Hersey). MC had the most playoff points in 7A, so if MC loses, and the other 2 win, they will be the 3 seed. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen though 😀

 

[McCaravan]

Marist @ Rice - both playing for higher seed and avoiding playing a 9-0 team in 1st round. Also bragging rights game

Whoever loses that game, with all the playoff points they have accumulated, they won’t get a 9-0 team, especially BR in 7A, they would both land a 8-1 team