Immaculate Conception 28, St. Laurence 12, Final

[DirtySixThirty]

This is an underrated rivalry. Consider the following:
1. IC's instant classic win, 63-49, in 2016
2. St. Laurence's win in 2017, IC's only loss en route to the 3A title
3. St. Laurence's upset win in the 2023 playoffs, a year in which most people assumed IC would cruise to the 4A title

Unfortunately, the distance and my health will probably prevent me from attending, but I'm looking forward to updates from @OnVikings! and others.

As a bit of trivia, Laurence, who was martyred on a gridiron, should be considered the patron saint of football players.

 

[CCL65]

Both Hudl and YouTube show this game streaming. Is this for real?

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Both Hudl and YouTube show this game streaming. Is this for real?

I don't have a Hudl subscription, so I haven't looked into it, but if it's on YouTube, that would be great.

 

[CCL65]

Don’t need a Hudl subscription. You can download the Hudl Fan app or Google it in a PC. It’ll suggest you subscribe, but just skip it. I put IC catholic in the search and found it

 

[STIX815]

Rivalry or no rivalry... IC wins by a lot right?

 

[SiuCubFan8]

Rivalry or no rivalry... IC wins by a lot right?

yes

 

[UIUC 17]

Rivalry or no rivalry... IC wins by a lot right?

My prediction would be an IC win, 27-13. I don’t think they have the same kind of explosive offense that they’ve had in the past to completely blow teams out. Their passing game is going through a rough stretch

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Don’t need a Hudl subscription. You can download the Hudl Fan app or Google it in a PC. It’ll suggest you subscribe, but just skip it. I put IC catholic in the search and found it

Thanks!

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Rivalry or no rivalry... IC wins by a lot right?

I think so. In the CCL thread, they're offering IC by 21.5, and I took it.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

My prediction would be an IC win, 27-13. I don’t think they have the same kind of explosive offense that they’ve had in the past to completely blow teams out. Their passing game is going through a rough stretch

My take on it the last few years is that their offense is just as good as ever, but that they're just playing far better competition than before. Going from the Metro Suburban Conference to the Catholic League is a big jump. Although they don't play this year, their mainstay opponent from both conferences is St. Francis. Seeing how their scores have progressed over the years might be a good barometer.

 

[OnVikings!]

Stream the game for free on YouTube under the channel “STL Viking Athletics”.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Stream the game for free on YouTube under the channel “STL Viking Athletics”.

Thanks!

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

I don't have a Hudl subscription, so I haven't looked into it, but if it's on YouTube, that would be great.

Don’t need a Hudl subscription. You can download the Hudl Fan app or Google it in a PC. It’ll suggest you subscribe, but just skip it. I put IC catholic in the search and found it

I am 63 and Tech Impaired, so you shouldn't have too much trouble with Hudl. I'm going to TRY posting the link to the Hudl Fan page below. From there you just start putting team name variations in the search field.

Hudl fan page

There is one part of Hudl that I have found confusing. If you find the game, that does NOT always mean the Stream is available on Hudl.

 

[CCL65]

Stream the game for free on YouTube under the channel “STL Viking Athletics”.

Yep, when you get there, click the Live tab and scroll down

 

[CCL65]

I am 63 and Tech Impaired, so you shouldn't have too much trouble with Hudl. I'm going to TRY posting the link to the Hudl Fan page below. From there you just start putting team name variations in the search field.

Hudl fan page

There is one part of Hudl that I have found confusing. If you find the game, that does NOT always mean the Stream is available on Hudl.

Your right on that

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Laurence to receive

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Laurence with a nice run, but fumbles, recovered by IC

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Long drive for IC, capped by a one-yard touchdown run on fourth down. XP blocked

 

[UIUC 17]

Long drive for IC, capped by a one-yard touchdown run on fourth down. XP blocked

To your point from last week, might be time for IC to consider going for two after the first TD of future games

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Laurence punts.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

To your point from last week, might be time for IC to consider going for two after the first TD of future games

Yes, that's three weeks in a row missing the XP after their first touchdown. Especially with encroachment called on Laurence, I thought they'd go for two.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

IC turns it over on downs

 

[UIUC 17]

IC turns it over on downs

Going for it on 4th and 16 is interesting

 

[UIUC 17]

But it results in a pick-6 so what do I know haha

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Pick-six for IC, 2-pt good

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Going for it on 4th and 16 is interesting

I guess I understand the thought process. A punt in that situation is likely to be a touch back, which is only a field position gain of 13 yards.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Laurence attempts a tush push on fourth and one and gets absolutely stuffed. IC ball at the Laurence 42

 

[DirtySixThirty]

A rare punt for IC. Downed at the 6.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Halftime. IC cruising with the exception of a few penalties. The defense is looking especially good. I don't believe Laurence has passed midfield.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

This game is moving right along. One hour for the first half.

 

[eaglepwr47]

The delusional BNC faithful think Byron has a chance against IC. They are playing a different game than the rest of 3A

 

[DirtySixThirty]

The delusional BNC faithful think Byron has a chance against IC. They are playing a different game than the rest of 3A

I'd be really surprised if anyone in 3A gives IC a game. Their talent level is far above other schools of their size.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Three-and-out for IC to open the half

 

[OnVikings!]

STL missing their best player hurts for sure.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

STL missing their best player hurts for sure.

What does he play?

 

[UIUC 17]

The delusional BNC faithful think Byron has a chance against IC. They are playing a different game than the rest of 3A

At this point I’d only put IC as a TD favorite against Byron or RB. Their offense isn’t very good right now

 

[OnVikings!]

What does he play?

Sean Rice. #3. Linebacker and TE. Committed to Illinois.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

At this point I’d only put IC as a TD favorite against Byron or RB. Their offense isn’t very good right now

I must admit that this game hasn't been their best showing. Only one offensive touchdown.

 

[DirtySixThirty]

Laurence with a turnover on downs. IC takes over around their own 25

 

[CCL65]

The delusional BNC faithful think Byron has a chance against IC. They are playing a different game than the rest of 3A

Byron always has a chance. I know they are different teams this year. But last years game Byron held IC to six points, won by 22 and ran for 400.