1A/2A/3A Quarterfinals
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1A - best matchup is probably CPC @ Calhoun. Althoff should roll. I expect L-W and LeRoy to win.
2A - definitely QND @ Maroa. Might be the “title game”.
3A - Montini should roll. Wilmo @ Du-Pec could get interesting for sure. Both south bracket games look competitive.
2A - definitely QND @ Maroa. Might be the “title game”.
3A - Montini should roll. Wilmo @ Du-Pec could get interesting for sure. Both south bracket games look competitive.
Is Montini set to roll everybody in 3A now that they got Byron out of the way? Generally curious..
How did Montini end up in 3A anyway? Very interesting considering they’ve won titles in 6A and what not..
Lack of playoff wins over a period of time eliminates their multipliers so they play at their true enrollment.
I'll add that enrollment is down as well from the days when they were firmly 5A, I honestly don't remember them in 6A but I'm old now.
Pretty sure that was back in the days of "football enrollment". At that time even Morris was 6A for a few years.
I am looking forward to Bismarck coming to Chicago Christian's first ever home playoff game in the quarterfinals or beyond. Many of y'all get year after year of prime playoff matchups for your teams, so this is a some prime rib for hungry CCHS fans.
I agree with doctor d - that QND and Maroa game is a great one.
I agree with doctor d - that QND and Maroa game is a great one.
Chicago Christian has a great opportunity in a wide open 2A. looking forward to this game.
Montini was in 6A, 2015 to 2017. State champs in 2015 with a 14-0 record.
Agreed. Bismarck at Chicago Christian is a huge deal that's flying under the small school radar.
Chi Christian might have something to say about 2A when it’s all said and done. That’s why I air quoted that the QND-Maroa matchup was the title game. I originally coin flip picked Tri Valley, but I thought the winner of TV and CC would get to ISU.
This years version of Wilmo is an excellent team and probably would have been solid favorites in 2A. Montini looks unbeatable though in 3A now that Byron is out of the way. Montini has some DUDES.
1A -
LeRoy and Galena should be a really good game. LeRoy has some great players and do what they do very well. LeRoy has a definite shot to get to the title game. Lena and GCMS, we all know what Lena is and they aren't any different this year. GCMS has done a nice job building back after the retirement of a legendary coach and a few weak athletic classes, but they have accomplished what is expected of them as a program.
Althoff is loaded and has more skill than any 1A maybe has ever had. Casey is a once storied program that has fell on tough times that last decade but have started to improve and I would expect them to be a playoff staple for the next few years. Hardin gave Camp Point their only loss of the season and they have some really good athletes but struggled against a so so Sesser team last week.
2A - Farmington squeaked out a win against Rockridge and Dwight squeaked out a surprise victory over Farmington's rival Elmwood-Brimfied. This may be the year Farmington gets the trip to ISU. Bismarck finally got through the 2nd round for the first time in forever but have to play an up and coming program in Chicago Christian, who I hear is hosting their first playoff game, and has a really good opportunity to win. Chicago Christian and Farmington would be a good semi-final game.
Johnston City and Pana....have no clue but these teams always seem to be playing late in the season, their reward for winning will be playing the state champ in the winner of the Maroa-Forsyth and Quincy Notre Dame. MF is back again and as always they have athletes and speed. QND has played a big school schedule and done pretty well, so I think these are the best 2A teams and should be a great game.
3A - We all know about Montini, they beat the mighty Byron (barely) and will have to turn around and play a solid Princeton program. Princeton had one hiccup against Monmouth-Roseville, but they shouldn't pose much of a challenge for Montini. Wilmington gets a very interesting matchup with DuPec. Contrasting styles and two solid small school programs going at it. Too bad the winner draws Montini, which will be a big challenge.
Tolono started off the year a bit slow but have started to click at the right time. They have not been challenged for several weeks and get to play a very tough Nashville team that always seems to be in the Quarters, Semis, or Title game. Tolono has a great dual threat QB and a stout defense that may cause some issues for Nashville. Monticello surprised many by beating Williamsville and pull a Benton teams who struggled through some games earlier this season. Monticello has a definite shot to get a rematch with Tolono, which they took a bad loss in week 9.
LeRoy and Galena should be a really good game. LeRoy has some great players and do what they do very well. LeRoy has a definite shot to get to the title game. Lena and GCMS, we all know what Lena is and they aren't any different this year. GCMS has done a nice job building back after the retirement of a legendary coach and a few weak athletic classes, but they have accomplished what is expected of them as a program.
Althoff is loaded and has more skill than any 1A maybe has ever had. Casey is a once storied program that has fell on tough times that last decade but have started to improve and I would expect them to be a playoff staple for the next few years. Hardin gave Camp Point their only loss of the season and they have some really good athletes but struggled against a so so Sesser team last week.
2A - Farmington squeaked out a win against Rockridge and Dwight squeaked out a surprise victory over Farmington's rival Elmwood-Brimfied. This may be the year Farmington gets the trip to ISU. Bismarck finally got through the 2nd round for the first time in forever but have to play an up and coming program in Chicago Christian, who I hear is hosting their first playoff game, and has a really good opportunity to win. Chicago Christian and Farmington would be a good semi-final game.
Johnston City and Pana....have no clue but these teams always seem to be playing late in the season, their reward for winning will be playing the state champ in the winner of the Maroa-Forsyth and Quincy Notre Dame. MF is back again and as always they have athletes and speed. QND has played a big school schedule and done pretty well, so I think these are the best 2A teams and should be a great game.
3A - We all know about Montini, they beat the mighty Byron (barely) and will have to turn around and play a solid Princeton program. Princeton had one hiccup against Monmouth-Roseville, but they shouldn't pose much of a challenge for Montini. Wilmington gets a very interesting matchup with DuPec. Contrasting styles and two solid small school programs going at it. Too bad the winner draws Montini, which will be a big challenge.
Tolono started off the year a bit slow but have started to click at the right time. They have not been challenged for several weeks and get to play a very tough Nashville team that always seems to be in the Quarters, Semis, or Title game. Tolono has a great dual threat QB and a stout defense that may cause some issues for Nashville. Monticello surprised many by beating Williamsville and pull a Benton teams who struggled through some games earlier this season. Monticello has a definite shot to get a rematch with Tolono, which they took a bad loss in week 9.
Tolono reminds me of a MLB team that gets hot in September and it propels them into the playoffs come October. Monticello has been under the 3A radar most of the year, but Welter and his staff can flat out coach in big games.