ESCC Week 8 Predictions

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Naz-22 Viator-21...Roadrunners keep the playoff hopes alive.

Marist-25 Benet-14...ESCC championship game. Marist has just looked too good and I think their offense puts up enough points on Benet's tough D to win it.

CoM-24 Pats-20...Huge game for both teams. Shamrocks could miss out on the playoffs after racing out to a 4-0 start.

JCA-49 Marian-0....Hilltoppers avoid the winless season.

MCC-28 ND-21...Hurricanes need to win to keep their hopes alive. I think they get it done against the already-qualified Dons.
 

pjjp

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Trust the home / away designations on the IHSA website at your peril.

Viator 17 Naz 14....Pat's was the early season surprise. Viator has come on of late. What happened to the Naz defense last week? The young Roadrunners have struggled to score. It's a must win for Naz, but these teams are going in opposite directions.

Marist 31 Benet 10...the Redhawks have established themselves as the clear favorite in this game. Seems as if their offensive issues are a thing of the past, and their defense has played well all year. Just don't see Benet scoring enough in this one.

CoM 31 Pat's 28...the Corsairs have been finding a way. Pat's is looking to end a 3-game losing streak. CoM will punch their playoff ticket and keep the Pat's slide going.

JCA 24 Marian 14....I remember when this game had significant meaning in the old I-8 Conference. What's happened to these two programs? H-F happened to Marian. It's as if the Hilltopper program has fallen off a cliff.

ND 17 MCC 10....how did the Dons only score 26 last week against Marian? They can end the Canes playoff hopes this week.
 

godfthr53

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Pjjp - the last 2 Marist scores was after Naz pulled the starters and Marist left theirs in. I believe they were pulled 6 minutes to go when it was 30-14 after an INT.
 

JFelice

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As I understand things Nazareth can make the playoffs if they win against Viator and Carmel/Notre Dame win this week. I can't decide if they'll be really dangerous or not if they qualify it's been an interesting year in LaGrange Park.
 

Oddy

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No predictions from me, just hope CCHS gets in the playoffs. I'd call the game with SP a toss up.
 

godfthr53

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As I understand things Nazareth can make the playoffs if they win against Viator and Carmel/Notre Dame win this week. I can't decide if they'll be really dangerous or not if they qualify it's been an interesting year in LaGrange Park.
At least CoM and ND are both at home.
 

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Carmel 24 Pats 21 Pats slide continues
JCA 31 MC 0 finds 1st win of the year
SV 27 Naz 14 lions O to much for Naz
ND 27 MCC 21 dons end hopes of canes playoffs
Benet 28 Marist 27 redwings block extra point to get a road win
 

ignazio

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Roadrunner is a one TD favorite, I'll take the Lions and the points.
'Skins looking strong, but 'Wings will cover the +13.
Corsairs top the 'Rocks in a close one.
Marian of the Heights to continue Hilltoppers annus horribilus.
Dons will knock Marian of the Woodpile out of postseason.
 

BretEpic

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Roadrunner is a one TD favorite, I'll take the Lions and the points.
'Skins looking strong, but 'Wings will cover the +13.
Corsairs top the 'Rocks in a close one.
Marian of the Heights to continue Hilltoppers annus horribilus.
Dons will knock Marian of the Woodpile out of postseason.
Naz is not the favorite...
 

Normdog

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Viator over Naz by 7
St. Patricks over Carmel by 10
JCA over Marian Catholic by 21
ND over Marian Central by 10
Benet over Marist by 4