Updated Class 1 Playoff Predictions

[trumanbulldog42]

D1
St. Vincent 35 vs. Van-Far 22
Crystal City 19 vs. Charleston 35

St. Vincent 38 vs. Charleston 19

District Champion - St. Vincent - I think it is a little concerning they only beat Louisiana by 26 but I'm not sure why that happened

D2
Tipton 35 vs. Salisbury 14
Westran 28 vs. Harrisburg 27

Tipton 35 vs. Westran 19

District Champion - Tipton

D3
Marionville 28 vs. Pierce City 19
Adrian 31 vs. Ash Grove 7

Adrian 26 vs. Marionville 21

District Champion - Adrian

D4
Penney 31 vs. West Platte 21
North Platte 28 vs. Putnam County 20

Penney 28 vs. North Platte 14

District Champion - Penney

State Semifinals
St. Vincent 21 vs. Adrian 31
Tipton 24 vs. Penney 21

State Championship
Tipton 19 vs. Adrian 34

State Champion - Adrian

Same champion as last week with a couple of little differences in scores I believe. I will repost these each week with any changes.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

D1
St. Vincent 35 vs. Van-Far 22
Crystal City 19 vs. Charleston 35

St. Vincent 38 vs. Charleston 19

District Champion - St. Vincent - I think it is a little concerning they only beat Louisiana by 26 but I'm not sure why that happened

D2
Tipton 35 vs. Salisbury 14
Westran 28 vs. Harrisburg 27

Tipton 35 vs. Westran 19

District Champion - Tipton

D3
Marionville 28 vs. Pierce City 19
Adrian 31 vs. Ash Grove 7

Adrian 26 vs. Marionville 21

District Champion - Adrian

D4
Penney 31 vs. West Platte 21
North Platte 28 vs. Putnam County 20

Penney 28 vs. North Platte 14

District Champion - Penney

State Semifinals
St. Vincent 21 vs. Adrian 31
Tipton 24 vs. Penney 21

State Championship
Tipton 19 vs. Adrian 34

State Champion - Adrian

Same champion as last week with a couple of little differences in scores I believe. I will repost these each week with any changes.

Adrian won't get past Ash Grove. Turnover prone and too many silly penalties.

 

[trumanbulldog42]

Adrian won't get past Ash Grove. Turnover prone and too many silly penalties.

They could definitely make it a close one. I think it would still be surprising if they beat Adrian but definitely not gonna say it isn't possible.

 

[thetophat2021]

I have the Tipton Cardinals in the championship game here the question is can anyone beat St. Vincent? The other obvious one is the Adrian-Ash Grove winner vs. defending champ Marionville.

 

[Ap2493]

Adrian won't get past Ash Grove. Turnover prone and too many silly penalties.

Wrong. Ash Grove gives up points. Adrian is strong against the run. And I don't believe Ash Grove passes very much. Adrian wins this.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Wrong. Ash Grove gives up points. Adrian is strong against the run. And I don't believe Ash Grove passes very much. Adrian wins this.

Turnovers and penalties are the great equalizer.

 

[thetophat2021]

Wrong. Ash Grove gives up points. Adrian is strong against the run. And I don't believe Ash Grove passes very much. Adrian wins this.

As I follow C1 so little did you, perchance, attend the Ash Grove-Marionville close game? Would love to hear from someone how that one went.

 

[11manfb]

How bad is the AG qb’s injury? He looked pretty gimpy after the game. Sat out the next defensive series but can back in on offense and only handed the ball off. Looked like maybe left ankle….

 

[MLCcoach]

Unless St Vincent is injured, I think their rather convincing wins over Valle and Perryville although early are more impressive than any other class 1 victories. Valle destroyed Bowling Green, who is real impressive. I know it's comparing apple to oranges, and that is to take nothing away from anyone else. Also, how many of the St Vincent kids are sons and nephews of the really great St. Vincent teams of the late 90s and early 00s?

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

Unless St Vincent is injured, I think their rather convincing wins over Valle and Perryville although early are more impressive than any other class 1 victories. Valle destroyed Bowling Green, who is real impressive. I know it's comparing apple to oranges, and that is to take nothing away from anyone else. Also, how many of the St Vincent kids are sons and nephews of the really great St. Vincent teams of the late 90s and early 00s?

How many were recruited in.. Asking for a friend LOL

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Unless St Vincent is injured, I think their rather convincing wins over Valle and Perryville although early are more impressive than any other class 1 victories. Valle destroyed Bowling Green, who is real impressive. I know it's comparing apple to oranges, and that is to take nothing away from anyone else. Also, how many of the St Vincent kids are sons and nephews of the really great St. Vincent teams of the late 90s and early 00s?

Bowling Green has beaten zero quality teams.

 

[Ap2493]

Turnovers and penalties are the great equalizer.

That's too cliché. Adrian had at least four takeaways last Friday. At least two fumble recoveries and two INT's including a thick 6 by a lineman.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Adrian had at least four takeaways last Friday. At least two fumble recoveries and two INT's including a thick 6 by a lineman.

Lincoln averages more turnovers per year than Pepperidge Farms.

 

[Ap2493]

As I follow C1 so little did you, perchance, attend the Ash Grove-Marionville close game? Would love to hear from someone how that one went.

I'm an Adrian guy. Not on the football staff but on the field every game. I have never seen an Ash Grove game and don't want to demean them. I'm speaking on a weekly observance of Adrian football. If teams are running teams they will have a long night against Adrian. And from what I've been told AG doesn't pass the ball much.

Adrian's only loss was to Warsaw on the final drive minus the Blackhawks (arguably) best all-around player. It's my firm belief Adrian wins that game if he's on the field. He's been back for several games and the guys have figured out their roles again.

It won't be an easy game. This district is a real gauntlet. But I think Adrian comes out on top. Part homer. But I'm also objective.

 

[Ap2493]

Lincoln averages more turnovers per year than Pepperidge Farms.

Adrian will take away more than they give. Are turnovers ideal? No. But if you are using that stat as a reason Adrian will lose you have one foot out the door already.

 

[Depth of Knowledge]

I'm an Adrian guy. Not on the football staff but on the field every game. I have never seen an Ash Grove game and don't want to demean them. I'm speaking on a weekly observance of Adrian football. If teams are running teams they will have a long night against Adrian. And from what I've been told AG doesn't pass the ball much.

Adrian's only loss was to Warsaw on the final drive minus the Blackhawks (arguably) best all-around player. It's my firm belief Adrian wins that game if he's on the field. He's been back for several games and the guys have figured out their roles again.

It won't be an easy game. This district is a real gauntlet. But I think Adrian comes out on top. Part homer. But I'm also objective.

Why was the best all around player for Adrian out? Injury?

 

[MLCcoach]

Bowling Green has beaten zero quality teams.

I saw them in person this summer, they are a top 10 class 2 team, not the best at all, but they run the veer with Coach St. Clair very well. Speaking of Quality Wins, name one for Adrian? The close loss to Warsaw ia a high mark and yes could have been a win with the best player playing but calling out Bowling Green while looking at the off records of Adrian is hilarious. Adrian is excellent too, not a knock on them.

 

[Vallegrad2]

Unless St Vincent is injured, I think their rather convincing wins over Valle and Perryville although early are more impressive than any other class 1 victories. Valle destroyed Bowling Green, who is real impressive. I know it's comparing apple to oranges, and that is to take nothing away from anyone else. Also, how many of the St Vincent kids are sons and nephews of the really great St. Vincent teams of the late 90s and early 00s?

I was at the StV/V game and I'm not taking anything away from St. Vincents, but I'd have to go back a long way to see as many screwups that V had. Maybe forced?

 

[Veer2Eternity]

I saw them in person this summer, they are a top 10 class 2 team, not the best at all, but they run the veer with Coach St. Clair very well. Speaking of Quality Wins, name one for Adrian? The close loss to Warsaw ia a high mark and yes could have been a win with the best player playing but calling out Bowling Green while looking at the off records of Adrian is hilarious. Adrian is excellent too, not a knock on them.

I have watched a couple of games BG was in. You can be impressed but I'm not. They play a bunch of bad teams then get smoked in the playoffs.

Rinse and repeat.

Adrian's best win is probably Holden? (Adrian put in the JV defense and offense in that game probably due to the cheap shots coming outta holden) If that program had some discipline they'd be really good!

Looking at 'records' is silly.
You know where the good football is.

 

[J. Kane]

 

[justaconcernedcitizen]

I have watched Adrian, Ash Grove, and Marionville in person. IMO Adrian is the best of the three teams. Adrian is physical and athletic. They are big up front and play with pretty decent overall speed for Class 1. Marionville is a close second, but I don't believe they are as big or physical as Adrian. Ash Grove is solid, but they are not Adrian or Marionville good. QB is athletic and they have a pretty solid RB/LB. Just don't think they have the horses to compete with Adrian.

 

[Wsquirrel15]

Adrian won't get past Ash Grove. Turnover prone and too many silly penalties.

I know what you’re trying to do and I don’t like it haha. It’s going to take a miracle from the Pirates to make it past Adrian

 

[11manfb]

I'm an Adrian guy. Not on the football staff but on the field every game. I have never seen an Ash Grove game and don't want to demean them. I'm speaking on a weekly observance of Adrian football. If teams are running teams they will have a long night against Adrian. And from what I've been told AG doesn't pass the ball much.

Adrian's only loss was to Warsaw on the final drive minus the Blackhawks (arguably) best all-around player. It's my firm belief Adrian wins that game if he's on the field. He's been back for several games and the guys have figured out their roles again.

It won't be an easy game. This district is a real gauntlet. But I think Adrian comes out on top. Part homer. But I'm also objective.

Other than QB iso, all they do is pass.

 

[stocktiger82]

Unless St Vincent is injured, I think their rather convincing wins over Valle and Perryville although early are more impressive than any other class 1 victories. Valle destroyed Bowling Green, who is real impressive. I know it's comparing apple to oranges, and that is to take nothing away from anyone else. Also, how many of the St Vincent kids are sons and nephews of the really great St. Vincent teams of the late 90s and early 00s?

We had first hand experience in 98, still stings a bit.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

We had first hand experience in 98, still stings a bit.

98 was the year Valle went winless or won 1 game iirc.

 

[Vallegrad2]

98 was the year Valle went winless or won 1 game iirc.

Valle had some tough years after John Bacon left and Judd showed up. I guess Ste Gen county population was down for those 5 or so years...lol

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Valle had some tough years after John Bacon left and Judd showed up. I guess Ste Gen county population was down for those 5 or so years...lol

They had some valle names at SV back then
SG public made some runs back then though

 

[Vallegrad2]

They had some valle names at SV back then
SG public made some runs back then though

I don't think the Valle names fluctuated during that time. If you checked the phone book you would find "Ste. Genevieve names" in surrounding counties. Valle's hard times were with several coaches that failed to adhere to things that were working. Judd reinstalled those practices.

 

[revno]

In the game I saw a couple of weeks ago, Ash Grove was pretty one-dimensional against Sarcoxie and was lucky to win.

Adrian by 3 scores.

 

[Veer2Eternity]

In the game I saw a couple of weeks ago, Ash Grove was pretty one-dimensional against Sarcoxie and was lucky to win.

Adrian by 3 scores.

Vegas is listing Pierce City as a 5 point favorite this week.

Go Eagles!