Ok, I truly was just wanting some Valle talk. I just found it strange nobody was taking about them. Seemed wierd, also wierd knowing Valle’s pedigree as a program the state rankings haven’t reflected higher praise nor have they moved much in the rankings. Good to know.
It will be a big one in South Shelby. I am excited to say that I will NOT be in attendance. Finally get to have a normal deer camp this year as no district championship game for my team for first time since 2019.
We will see Friday about NMCC when they play Portageville. They have athletes but their schedule has not been too tough. Beat a down Richmond team. Tolton does not belong in a conference so they beat teams that are a combined 21-50 (assuming they beat a down Fayette team). I could see Versailles beating them in the semi finals if the seeds hold up.
East Buch vs. either will be a must see game! Key there will be ball control. If EB can accomplish that I could see them advancing to the C2 semis.
Yup I am not sold on Father Tolton this year. However, they are trying to build a better football program so they will probably make some noise in the next few years.
Lamar is healthy as of now. If the offense can be what it was as last year equivalent or close to it? They will be a hard team to beat. Our defense varsity wise is pretty good.
BUT...... If East Buch WERE TO have to forfeit a few games and drop down in seeds, then no, they would not have to travel in quarter final game.
Watched a few of Valle's games, the one thing that stands out to me is the lack of a plus type of athlete relative to years past. They are very solid 1 through 11 & have a very methodical style, will always play good team defense.. they just don't have a difference maker/explosive go to guy on Offense. In Class 2 they will definitely be out gunned in some match ups at the skill positions and will have to win up front & w/ scheme
That doesn't sound like they'll be much of a factor to me.
The two times I saw Valle play Lamar their boys didn't appear to want any part of the Tigers. Might be different this year but I doubt it
They play nobody on the way. It’s about a given sure.
From what I've seen on social media, EB has multiple players being recruited D2, D3, and NAIA which is pretty impressive for a small school. Still think Lamar is the top dogs if they can stay healthy. Class 2 Playoffs are going to be fun to watch!
Anytime any of those KCI schools can mix it up with Southern MO, I love it.
Most people can find room on a D3 or NAIA roster if they want to say you played college football bad enough. It's how those schools stay open.
Yes exactly, but I've seen Valle vs Lamar before.
I could not imagine EB running it better than Valle is what I am saying.
I agree, I would take a team that runs a system to perfection over relying on a few very talented players any day. Lamar runs their system like clockwork which makes them very difficult to stop at this level. Same with Bowling Green and their quick offense. South Shelby will have to control the ball with their run game to limit BG possessions which they have the system to do. That EB vs BG/South Shelby game is going to be must see! Would not shock me if South Shelby made it to the Semi's. They are VERY good.
