Week 11 is here. Not a great opening week of the state playoffs for the CPL. We only have 5 teams left. So let’s get to the analysis.
Orr vs Lena Winslow
Lena Winslow is one of the favorites for 1A but Orr was impressive in their week 10 win against LeRoy. Orr is young and led by their sophomore QB. In the end I fear it may be a year to early for Orr. The one thing I can tell you is the Orrs will be in the water for years to come.
Lena Winslow 31 Orr 21
Urban Prep Bronzeville vs Marengo
UPB had the big win over St Ed’s in the opening round of the playoffs. Do they have some magic left? Marengo is a much stronger test than St Ed’s. I feel the magic
UPB 24 Marengo 21
Brooks vs Sterling
This game is on the blue turf of Brooks. Brooks is led by their elite QB, who led them to victory in the opening round over CPS foe Hyde Park. Brooks will hang tough for awhile but Sterling will ultimately be to much.
Sterling 45 Brooks 22
Phillips vs Prairie Ridge
Defending 5A champ vs 2 time defending 6A champs. This should be a huge matchup and a game to check out. Prairie Ridge doesn’t have Sampson Evans anymore but still is a talented squad. Phillips has multiple Power 5 kids all over their roster. Unless Prairie Ridge has changed since the last 2 years I think their lack of passing game and reliance on the run game plays right into Phillips engage 8 defense. It should be a great one but give me Billingsley.
Phillips 22 Prairie Ridge 21
Simeon vs Lincoln Way West
Another one that should be good. Ultimately though I think Simeon has a little to much firepower with Alante Brown.
Simeon 35 LWW 20
And that’s it for CPL matchups in the state playoffs. Next week I’ll be back with any remaining CPL state matchups and all City Playoff games.
Orr vs Lena Winslow
Lena Winslow is one of the favorites for 1A but Orr was impressive in their week 10 win against LeRoy. Orr is young and led by their sophomore QB. In the end I fear it may be a year to early for Orr. The one thing I can tell you is the Orrs will be in the water for years to come.
Lena Winslow 31 Orr 21
Urban Prep Bronzeville vs Marengo
UPB had the big win over St Ed’s in the opening round of the playoffs. Do they have some magic left? Marengo is a much stronger test than St Ed’s. I feel the magic
UPB 24 Marengo 21
Brooks vs Sterling
This game is on the blue turf of Brooks. Brooks is led by their elite QB, who led them to victory in the opening round over CPS foe Hyde Park. Brooks will hang tough for awhile but Sterling will ultimately be to much.
Sterling 45 Brooks 22
Phillips vs Prairie Ridge
Defending 5A champ vs 2 time defending 6A champs. This should be a huge matchup and a game to check out. Prairie Ridge doesn’t have Sampson Evans anymore but still is a talented squad. Phillips has multiple Power 5 kids all over their roster. Unless Prairie Ridge has changed since the last 2 years I think their lack of passing game and reliance on the run game plays right into Phillips engage 8 defense. It should be a great one but give me Billingsley.
Phillips 22 Prairie Ridge 21
Simeon vs Lincoln Way West
Another one that should be good. Ultimately though I think Simeon has a little to much firepower with Alante Brown.
Simeon 35 LWW 20
And that’s it for CPL matchups in the state playoffs. Next week I’ll be back with any remaining CPL state matchups and all City Playoff games.