Still not sure how they missed that intentional grounding call. It was clear as day. Really made a difference with field position. But true PC didn’t stop them prior and SF marched down the field. Defense was lacking all game. But it was a great game to watch hats off to SF and both teams should be proud
Not to pile on, but now PC can use all those saved timeouts on their social media accounts. Perhaps call a timeout on a local news outlet the head coach took issue with earlier in the playoffs.
Pretty frustrating to watch even as a just a general football fan with no skin in the game.
He clearly underhanded it intentionally so not a fumble in my opinion. Whether or not he was really outside the tackle box or the ball made it to the 1 I don’t know would need to rewatch it. That kid is a DUDE though and happy for him he worked his tail off and single-handedly brought home a state championship for his school.
Unless the officials have instant replay the plays happens so fast. I liked how the Refs huddled up and made a call they all were happy with, that’s all you can ask for. 3A game had a call in the last few seconds that could have changed the game entirely. In both calls I think the right calls were made. And I’m a fan of let the kids play and decide the outcome unless it’s an obvious call.
Agreed the kids on both sides a showed well for themselves. The coaching and game management on both sides was interesting.
Franny and they win the rematch next year that pushes you both up to 6a in time for JCA and Naz to come back down to 5a
That would be hilarious.
I’d miss our semi final date too much so I hope I am wrong. However, it’s hard not to see it happening.
Just from a regular season standpoint, MaxPreps had Frannys varsity roster at less than 40. I know they are graduating some long time starters but is there any concern to how many kids are filling the roster for 2026?
I think Naz has to be a favorite to get to a 6A final next year. That would likely keep them bumped up to 6A with the new 2 placements in three years formula. Though it is kept somewhat intentionally nebulous because one of those final appearances would be 5A and one would be 6A.
The team picture on the IHSA site has 32 uniformed kids. That is crazy to me for a 5A school.
Could not agree more - after replay, the officials made the right call, and I also liked they got together and discussed. Let the kids play and decide the outcome.
I hope you’re right but I think it’s at least a 1 year reload. If you are right and that’s the case would Naz still miss Franny and move up to 7a?
And who knows with new divisions if that regular season match-up will be there next two years.
They have done it for 3 years now.
You shut your mouth when you’re talking to me!
That's the weird, vague part of this.
I see the throwing of the flag as more of a way for them to talk about it rather than huddling up when no flag is thrown.
Good points.
I am curious what the guidance is on waving a pass incomplete. After the numerous tiktok angles I do not find one ref that signaled incomplete pass. If it's an obvious incompletion I guess no need to wave your hands but you'd think on that big of a play with that close of a call a ref would make a call one way or another. It was literally blow the whistle and huddle up and decide what they want to do. Just weird observations
Call was correct ! Provi again can't manage the clock. HC was saving the timeouts for OT ? Bottom line, 1 play didn't lose the game.
Once SF got the ball inside the 25/30 and no TOs were being taken SF was like...ok we will keep running the ball and clock.
SF seems to find ways and reload. I am sure they'll be very good next year, but I see your point.
NAZ/Rita/SF/Iggy
I'll go with medium since SF and Rita both lose some playmakers but that is early prediction. Have to see squad on first day of practice.
