Wednesday, November 21, 2018

2018 AA Varsity Semi-Final Edition

2018 AA Varsity Semi-Final Games

Robert Bateman Timberwolves vs Holy Cross Crusaders:  This clash of number 1 seeds is also a clash between two squads that have bragging rights as the most improved teams in the league since week 1 rolled out.  The match-ups are pretty close across the board.  Close however is not the same.  Offense, edge to Bateman.  Defense, edge to Bateman.  Special teams, slight edge to Bateman.  Now the math of it all says Bateman, but HS Football is no science.   Holy Cross has something going on.  They have not been making mistakes and they have been working as a total team unit since week 5.  These guys also have demonstrated knock-out punch big plays on offense and great defensive tenacity.  Bateman is going to have a tough time with the edge rush and screening won't always be the salve for that problem.  Turnovers will be critical in this tilt as well  GI's Pick: Valor


Vernon Panthers vs John Barsby Bulldogs:  Well, Vernon has been the wire to wire #1 squad in BC all season.  They have earned this by deed.  The Panthers have all the weapons on offense at every possession and are a threat to score on any given play.  Defensively they mirror their offensive selves and the kicking game is superb.  Barsby presents its own set of challenges to opponents as well.  The Dawgs are very balanced offensively and they play a tough, stubborn brand of defense with opportunistic special teams.  Historically, games between these two programs have always been hard fought affairs.  I see nothing to make me feel that this year's tilt will not be more of the same.  GI's Pick: Valor



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