State playoffs are heating up which means there are great games all over the country. It was so hard to only pick 10 games this week that we had to expand to 20. Let us know below how you feel about our predictions and follow us on Twitter @PrepForce1 to stay updated on all the action.
#25 Rancho Cucamonga vs #21 Mission Viejo
We are divided here but will go with the Diablos. Would not be shocked if the Cougars win though as they are underrated by most.
Rancho Cucamonga 41 – Mission Viejo 44
#3 Dematha vs St. John’s
The 1st game was a game of the year candidate and this one should be the same. Beau English caps off his great high school career with an undefeated season.
Dematha 17 – St. John’s 14
#7 DeSoto vs Southlake Carroll
Shawn Robinson is too much for the SLC defense without Robin Barnes.
DeSoto 31 – Southlake Carroll 24
#9 St. Thomas Aquinas vs Dwyer
Old rivals meet again. Dwyer’s defense has been great since opening season loss but St. Thomas has too much firepower.
St. Thomas Aquinas 24 – Dwyer 10
Central at #15 McGill-Toolen
Should be a tight game. Give the nod to the home team McGill-Toolen although Central might be the more talented team.
#15 McGill-Toolen 31 – Central 28
Carol City vs #23 Miami Northwestern
First matchup was a defensive battle and this one should be no different.
Carol City 14 – Miami Northwestern 17
#20 East vs Springville
East will cap off the dream season by doing whta they do best. Run the option behind one of the best offensive lines in the country. We expect Jaylen Warren to get his 3000th yard and set the state record with 39 TDs.
East 42 vs. Springville 31
Union vs #21 Jenks
Another chapter in the storied rivalry. Jenks is the better team this year and gets the season sweep.
Union 28 – Jenks 31
Don Bosco Prep vs Paramus Catholic
Paramus Catholic won the first meeting at Don Bosco. They get them at home this time so it’s hard to see a different result.
Don Bosco Prep 14 – Paramus Catholic 24
Cedar Hill vs Guyer
Both teams have 2 losses on the year but they were both to top 10 teams. Avery Davis is playing as good as he has all year and leads Cedar Hill to the win.
Cedar Hill 45 – Guyer 37
St. Louis vs Kahuku
Tua Tagovailoa versus the great Kahuku defense will show how great he really is. We like him to make just enough plays to get the win.
St. Louis 17 – Kahuku 14
Capital vs Mountain View
Capital got the win at home a few weeks ago thanks to a late game stop. Mountain will get their revenge on the blue turf to take home the Idaho state title.
Capital 27 – Mountain View 28
Lone Peak vs Bingham
Bingham should win this game pretty easily. We just put it in here so we can complain how mad we are that Bingham and East don’t play each other.
Lone Peak 17 – Bingham 35
Warren Central vs Clinton
Warren Central won the first game at home. Cam Akers does not let it happen again.
Warren Central 40 – Clinton 45
Kirkwood vs Blue Springs
Blue Springs make us look bad by predicting them to lose last week. We will not get burned by them two weeks in a row as Blue Springs gets the state title.
Kirkwood 31 – Blue Springs 34
Kimberly vs Franklin
Kimberly keeps the win streak alive and #56 results in another Wisconsin state title.
Kimberly 24 – Franklin 21
LC Bird vs Hermitage
When Shedrick McCall is healthy LC Bird doesn’t lose.
LC Bird 34 – Hermitage 27
Iowa City West vs Dowling
Dowling hasn’t lost in the state playoffs in 4 years. We expect that trend to continue in the Iowa 4A title game.
Iowa City West 28 – Dowling 38
Omaha North vs Bellevue West
Omaha North gets their 3rd state title in 4 years. On a side note its funny how all the high schools in the major cities in Nebraska have directionals in their names.
Omaha North 34 vs Bellevue West 28
Sumner vs Woodinville
Sumner gets the win because Connor Wedington is really good and will make enough plays on both sides of the ball.
Sumner 28 vs Woodinville 24
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