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I really Question whether or not MCA will completly handle Montoursville.Considering Montoursville’s lack of 3 offensive starters in a 27 to 7 regular season loss to this team. On the flip side MCA was missing its key running back but with Montour’s defensive play in the past four weeks, MCA will have some offensive struggles, along with chasing Montoursvilles relatively fresh running backs not to mention a dangerous air attack.
I feel as people are not even noticing the Ridley and Garnet Valley matchup. Two great teams and the first time they played, it was a two point difference. Garnet Valley has numbers of weapons with three great running backs and quarterback. That should be a great matchup. Also, Rustin and North Penn is another matchup that I want to see and most likely will see. Two stud programs in the first round.
@Bob
I’m sorry to say, but North Schuylkill is better. Tamaqua kicked the door down for MCA (and everyone else) and they couldn’t get it done. The teams to beat in AA are Pen Argyl, Aliquippa, and obviously West Philly Catholic. Mount Carmel will win district IV, though.
Class A will be Southern Columbia and Clairton in the finals.
No body in AA are going to beat Mount Carmel this year they are loaded.
@Coach and PerkValley, West is fourth on points due to early season losses to Roman and LaSalle. Good for them, playing a tough non-conf schedule. Bracket has been updated to show Friday night @ Springfield. Perhaps a second round game with West would also be at home?
@Jiveturkey9 – Fill up the ride for your trip out to Erdenheim next week. Spartans just might be up for the test.
Watch out for Council Rock South. They may not have a pass game but that run game sure is dangerous when you have 3 good backs and a quarterback with a great fake like Donnelly. That defense is also something to be trifled with. Look for a North Pen CRS District final
everyone come down about easton,nazerth, playoffs didnt even start yet valley west qb lewis 1,400 yds rushing 27tds 1,000 passing 10 td bunch rb 1,300 yds rushing 15 tds offence averages 43pts a game number 1 in aaaa in the state they are reallyfast in that spread offence and the first two games at home get ready they could go really deep i expect them at 12-1 vs lasalle 12-1 in state quaterfinals
just curious dave, do you know why north penn would be invited over troy to eastern conf? same record and troy beat north penn in league play?
Adam dont underestimate wyoming valley west or scranton
@ C
While I do believe Parkland will win districts, you need to calm down with the “best running back duo in the state” stuff. You have nothing to back that up with, except your own opinion. They are both good, but I do believe Whitehall held that offense to 250 yards last week (150 rushing), well below their average. Just be excited for your team and we’ll see how that plays out.
nazareth should have 5 losses* my bad
there is no defense in the lvc this year any team from up north with a potent offense will pose a challenge to any lvc team, parklands single wing offense will be figured out by someone but elder is the whole key to that offense i believe, nazareth has no defense and anyone can make the argument they should have at least 5 offenses but theyve gotten by on pure luck- yeah they do have a potent offense but its not the best in the lvc and harding is human with the right defensive pressure, the 4A playoffs are completely up for grabs. freedom should have beat easton a few weeks ago, they beat themselves in that game. easton is the most physical team and didnt have to play their hearts out in week 10 just to qualify so it will be very interesting
Easton will be shocked by either WVW or Scranton BTW
JB, do your homework, there are other QB’s with stats you ask for. Eastern Conference is also a good thing. When Easton loses make sure you come back and post something positive.
@ JB
I can honestly say that no team in the district will be able to stop the offense that parkland has put together. They are the biggest up front in the league and have the best running back duo in the state with Dvoracek and Elder. Trust me when I say, Parkland can and probably will be the District 11 champs come 3 weeks from now. They put up 47 on Nazareth and Nazareth’s hailed offense only put up 21. As for Easton, they have been looking better and better and will probably be Parkland’s toughest opponent.
Thank you @David Mika!
@ Dragon…Dates and time for Eastern Conference will be release tonight…I will let you know when we update it.
anyone know which day Nativity plays in the eastern conference playoffs? It does not say whether it’s friday or saturday.
@ Ray
Easton is legit.
Strong and athletic upfront, very well disciplined at the line of scrimmage.
Underrated at the QB position, Ian Hayden can play with any of the QB’s around.
Running back James Middleton is as hard of a runner you will find in the Valley.
They are very old school and well coached, quick traps, power sweeps, loaded backfields, 1 receiver sets. But they are deceptively fast and dangerous.
They struggled against Parkland in a mess of a game, doesnt really show much since Parkland has no passing game and it rained in buckets the whole game so it just took away all of Easton’s speed advantage.
The only weakness Easton has may be on the edge, Nazareth was able to get people into space on the edge and that opened up the secondary, but expect Easton to be everything they are advertised to be. Truly, a powerhouse program, year in and year out!
CB South could win the first 2 games, then they be in trouble I believe. NP & Rustin have never played. Not sure if Rustin is ready for this, don’t know much about them. NP is probably best team in lower bracket. Best matchin D1: D. East / W C henderson.
@ C …Do you live under a rock?
Can you find another 4A school with a 2500 yard 20 + TD passer and a 1000 yard 10 TD running back that averages near 40 points per game?
Yea, Parkland beat Nazareth, at Parkland, on homecoming, in a must win situation for Parkland to stay alive for districts.
You make so much of “they havent lost in 5 weeks”, do you forget Nazareth started the year 7-0 by beating Easton, Liberty, ACC, and Freedom ?
Any team (besides Allen and Dieruff) can win on any given night in the LVC, the talent level is that good, but to make claims over 1 loss doesnt make any sense. The season is a body of work, and look at Nazareth’s body of work compared to everyone elses. Their is a reason they are outright LVC champs and D11/2/4 number 1 seed.
There is no team in that district that can score like Nazareth, none what so ever. Ask the Liberty coaching staff whose offense they would fear the most, i think they would tell you the one that hung 35 points on them in a matter of 20 offensive plays and less than 20 mins.
hey guys do you think cb south has a chance to beat PW in the first round? if so how far do they go?
@ Ray – Nazareth does not have the best offense. The two teams to watch from District 11 are Easton and Parkland. Parkland demolished Nazareth a few weeks back and has not lost in 5 weeks. Easton beat Freedom a week back and also has not lost in 5 weeks. Parkland wins district 11 behind D1 standout back Rob Dvoracek
D1 4A is just loaded with good matchups everywhere. Certainly no clear cut favorite this year. You could make a case for all 16 teams. North Penn/Rustin is a very interesting game.
@ coach, southern is hosting both games for the AA 1/12 games this weekend. pretty sure the reason is it being 1 of 4 super sites in D12. i assume you are wondering why D1 doesn’t have a home game. don’t fret you guys should beat imhotep regardless of where the game is being played, however, next week against west you guys could play on your front lawn and will still lose by 50. goodluck and don’t forget to lock your car doors!