Well, I went 3-0 on my picks last week, which is unfortunate. Unfortunate because it means Mentor lost. I'll be attending my 30th and final game of this season this Friday to watch Kirtland play the biggest football game in school history-a state semifinal against similarly undefeated Bucyrus Wynford. This week's picks:
FRIDAY NIGHT
Div. III State Semifinal-Chagrin Falls vs. Youngstown Mooney. The Tigers get one step closer to making a third consecutive appearance in a state title game. They were unfazed by a halftime deficit against powerful Akron St.Vincent-St.Mary. Chagrin Falls continues to steam ahead, continuing to perform well in all 3 aspects-offense, defense, and special teams. The playoff experience of the players and coaching staff has also helped to carry the Tigers through. Mooney, no stranger to the playoffs themselves, has gotten better every week through the season. Last week the Cardinals put up 70 against Dover. They may not have the marquee names of recent seasons, but Mooney is Mooney, and that usually equals a run at a state title game. Ten years ago these teams met in the playoffs, and it did not go well for Chagrin Falls. This should be a much more competitive game. Fans venturing to Uniontown Lake High School can expect a classic, and it's not easy to choose the winner of this one. Pick: Youngstown Mooney
Div. V State Semifinal-Bucyrus Wynford vs. Kirtland. The biggest game in school history for Kirtland will be a battle of undefeated teams. What do I know about Bucyrus Wynford? Nothing, including the team nickname. I do know that they're undefeated, and should prove to be Kirtland's toughest opponent yet. Last week Crestview was at times able to stop Kirtland's base plays. One can imagine that Wynford will be well prepared. It may take some yards through the air for the Hornets this week to keep moving the chains. If the Kirtland defense plays the way it has all season, it will certainly keep the Hornets in the game no matter what happens. This Kirtland team defintely has the look of a state champion. Mistakes and turnovers can derail even the best teams, however. It will be very interesting to see what happens, and I'll be attending this one since I have the day off at work. Looking forward to it. Pick: Kirtland
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