PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Week 1

The postseason is finally here, and week one presents some great match ups for our area teams. Let's take a look at some of these games.

Pleasant Hill/Western vs. Greenfield/Northwestern - A rematch of a regular season game that saw GNW win 14-6. However, PHW's Brian Black was injured in that game, and I think this may have created a shocking effect for PHW that took them out of their game. The Wolve's are hungry for a playoff win, I think they get it done. Prediction - PHW 26 GNW 18

PGP vs. Pana - A somewhat dangerous matchup for the Saukees in week 1 of the playoffs. They face a much bigger (in size up front) Pana squad on a wet field. If the Saukees can get some scores early and often, I think they take the wind out of Pana's sails and cruise to a victory. However, if Pana is able to shut down the Saukee Offense in the first half, this one could be very close. Prediction - PGP 32 Pana 13

BC vs. Bement (South Piatt) - Okay, let's be quite frank here. BC WILL WIN BIG. Enough said. Prediction - BC 45 South Piatt 0

Calhoun @ Sidell Jamaica - Hard to tell what to make of the Warriors after a week 9 loss to West Central. I don't think it is a good sign for Calhoun. Plus, Sidell was a great team last year, and are poised to make another deep playoff run. Prediction - Calhoun 12 Sidell Jamaica 44

Other Predictions

South Fulton 24
Pawnee 18

Routt 21
Lewistiown 33

BPCA 28
Leroy 20

Triopia 48
Mt. Olive 6

IW 55
Riverton 12

CSE 21
Monticello 44

QND 35
Harrisburg 0

QHS 12
Morgan Park 35

Have a great week and keep us updated with those scores!

Week 9

Last week of the football season. Not many great games on the docket, but playoff teams need to take care of business to secure higher seeds in the postseason. Keep us updated with those scores here, and good luck to all teams!

Week 8 - Score Updates

Udate all of your scores here. Have a great week!

Seventh Heaven

It's a week filled with some tremendous matchups, as the # 1 and # 5 ranked teams in 3A go head-to-head, and the # 2 and # 3 teams in 1A battle. A rainy Thursday night may play in to these big matchups on Friday.

Thoughts and Predictions:

PGP @ Illini West - To use a greatly over-used cliche "If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best." Well, I think we all understand that IW is "the best." And if PGP wants respect, they NEED to win this game. Can they do it? Yes. Can they do it with the penalties and mistakes we've seen a number of times this year? Nope. PGP will have to play their best game of the season to come out on top in this one. IW still has to try to stop the PGP offense, which has proven to be a tough task. Prediction - call me a homer or a dreamer but, PGP 38 IW 32

Carrollton @ Pleasant Hill/Western - After a heartbreaking loss last week at Greenfield, PHW is really hungry to get back on the winning track. The loss of Brian Black will be hard to fill, but Jake Yancer is a kid who is more than capable of coming in and filling the void. I think PHW needs to stay with an 80:20 run-pass ratio to help control the clock in this one. Prediction PHW 38 Carrollton 19

Triopia @ BC - Probably the best matchup on paper in the state of Illinois this week. In one corner you have Triopia - Defending State Champs, winners of 21 straight, and more confidence than you can shake a stick at. In the other corner you have BC - Tremenous Defense, Great running game, and looking to prove that they are the elite team in the area. This one should be a lot of fun. Prediction BC 24 Triopia 18

BPCA @ Knoxville - After getting a healthy dosage of Sam Ghrist and the Saukee defense, BPCA will rebound nicely with a win over unbeaten Knoxville. BPCA is just way to physical to lose this one. Prediction BPCA 34 Knoxville 13

Other Predictions

Calhoun 44
Bunker Hill 6

North Greene 12
Greenfield/NW 36

Routt 56
ISD 0

Virginia-A/C 6
West Central 30

South Fulton 35
Beardstown 21

Havana 18
CSE 45

QND 36
Richwoods 24

Lincoln 22
JHS 45

QHS 34
Rock Island 30

Have a good, safe week everyone............

It's beginning to feel a lot like Fall.....

And that means we're well into the football season. Teams (almost) certainly clinching playoff spots last week include PGP, BC, Triopia, IW, QND, and PROBABLY QHS. The probably comes into play because of the Blue Devils lack of playoff points to date. That being said, I still like QHS for 7 or 8 regular season wins.

Thoughts and Predictions:

Routt @ Triopia (Thursday) - After getting blown out by BC, things don't get any easier for the Routt Rockets. Having to travel to Don Kemp field and take on the defending State Champs is a task that many willingly take on. The weather outside is supposed to be frightful, and the outcome may produce the same feeling for Routt. Prediction - Triopia 36 Routt 14

PGP @ BPCA - The Saukees will have to play some tremendous defense to slow down Trey Yocum. The kid is very talented, and has the ability to run you over AND run past you. However, BPCA has to try to counter with shutting down all of the Saukees offensive weapons. If the Saukees can hold Yocum to less than 125 yards, they win this one easily. Prediction PGP 42 BPCA 22

Pleasant Hill/Western @ Greenfield/NW - Ahh..the Bucket is back in the Wolves den and PHW is feeling really good about themselves. They need to stay focused, because Greenfield is a very formidable foe, especially at home. I really am liking PHW's new found balance on offense, and their defense flat out likes to hit. Prediction PHW 35 GNW 14

CSE @ Mendon/Unity - A game that used to be a competitive rivalry has turned into to a blowout. CSE will put up big numbers, especially considering this may be the last time these two teams ever meet. Prediction CSE 64 Mendon/Unity 6

Other Predictions

Bunker Hill 6
Carrollton 52

North Greene 12
Calhoun 32

ISD 6
Virginia-A/C 36

Beardstown 42
Rushville/Industry 18

Illini West 63
West Hancock 0

QND 55
Manual 12

Galesburg 18
QHS 35

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