Week 7 - ESCC/CCL Playoff Outlook & Power Rankings

[ESCC fan]

Did one of these a few weeks ago (https://edgytim.forums.rivals.com/threads/week-3-escc-ccl-revised-predictions.17774/)--things have changed quite a bit. Thought it would be fun to revisit now that we are entering the final third of the season with power rankings and playoff outlooks.

Blue:
1. Mt. Carmel; 2. Loyola; 3. Brother Rice; 4. Marist

Playoff Outlook: Mt. Carmel has clinched and is looking at an 8-1 finish,at worst. Loyola has an interesting game this week vs 6-0 Benet, but will likely finish 7-2 (6-3 at worst). Brother Rice likely clinches this week vs StL and then has CoM so a 6-3 finish is likely. Marist has work to do needing to win 2 of its final 3 vs Naz, Pat's and Loyola--I think they finish 4-5 and miss out.

Green:
1. ND; 2. Rita; 3. Montini; 4. Providence

Playoff Outlook: I think all four teams get in. ND has clinched, but still has two tough games on the schedule (vs Naz, @ Rita)--I think they split those two and go 8-1. Rita has to win two of three vs Marian, Benet and ND--I think they beat Marian/Benet and finish 5-4. Montini should finish 7-2/6-3 depending on the finale vs Providence. Providence the same. Top to bottom, this is a very impressive division.

Orange:
1. Nazareth; 2. Benet; 3. StL; 4. DLS

Playoff Outlook: Naz finishes with three familiar ESCC foes on the road (@Marist, @ND, @Benet)--not easy at all, but I think they will finish 8-1/7-2. Benet also has a really tough end of season schedule (@LA, @Rita, vs Naz) and is looking at a 6-3 finish. StL will need to win 2 of 3 @BR,@Provi and @DLS. Unfortunately, I think they drop the next two and finish 4-5. DLS is looking to finish 3-6.

Purple:
1. Viator; 2. MCC; 3. Pat's; 4. CoM

Playoff Outlook: Viator got a HUGE win over St. Pat's this week. I think they drop their next two (@Marmion, vs Mt. Carmel), but beat CoM in the finale to finish 5-4. I think MCC wins @Iggy and vs Pats (losing vs Loyola) and finishes 6-3. The Shamrocks have to win out--I don't think they will and will finish 3-6. CoM lost some tough games this year and will be looking towards 2020--thoughts are with their coach.

Red:
1. Marian; 2. Leo; 3. DePaul; 4. St. Joes

Playoff Outlook: Marian will need to beat Leo in the finale (and then hope for enough playoff points) to get in. Outlook not so bright for the rest of the division.

White:
1. JCA; 2. Marmion; 3. Fenwick; 4. Iggy

Playoff Outlook: JCA should win its next two games (vs CoM, @DePaul) to seal 5 wins. Marmion still has a game vs Joes so, at the very worst, should finish 5-4. Fenwick has a chance to win out (vs Pats, @Leo, @Iggy) but will need to win at least 2 of those. Iggy does need to win out.

Combined:
1. Mt. Carmel; 2. Loyola; 3. Nazareth; 4. Notre Dame; 5. Rita; 6. Montini; 7. BR; 8. Providence; 9. Marist; 10. Benet; 11. JCA; 12. Marmion; 13. StL; 14. Viator; 15. MCC; 16. Fenwick; 17. Pat's; 18. Iggy; 19. DLS; 20. CoM; 21. Marian; 22. Leo; 23. DePaul; 24. Joes

 

[RockSoup]

So Viator should make the state playoffs. Please adjust your college prep test schedules accordingly

 

[pjjp]

I find myself very interested in Naz' next two games. As has been stated, Marist has had their number and the game is at Marist. I just don't think Marist has the offensive firepower to keep up with Naz this year. But, I liked Naz over the Redhawks last year too. Plus, Marist is fighting for their playoff lives.

I like where ND is currently sitting in their matchup with Naz. They have Leo this week, while Naz has their first true test since Week 1 against a team that the Roadrunners should be sky high to play. Going up to Niles to face the Dons is going to be a tall order for Naz on the heels of the Marist game. I'd favor ND in that matchup.

 

[mchsalumni]

Green:
1. ND; 2. Rita; 3. Montini; 4. Providence

Curious on SR over MCHS. MCHS won head to head, but is there some other methodology here?

 

[godfthr53]

I find myself very interested in Naz' next two games. As has been stated, Marist has had their number and the game is at Marist. I just don't think Marist has the offensive firepower to keep up with Naz this year. But, I liked Naz over the Redhawks last year too. Plus, Marist is fighting for their playoff lives.

I like where ND is currently sitting in their matchup with Naz. They have Leo this week, while Naz has their first true test since Week 1 against a team that the Roadrunners should be sky high to play. Going up to Niles to face the Dons is going to be a tall order for Naz on the heels of the Marist game. I'd favor ND in that matchup.

I think I feel opposite of you here. Probably because of the Naz-Marist history I feel better about the 2nd week.

 

[ESCC fan]

Curious on SR over MCHS. MCHS won head to head, but is there some other methodology here?

Was torn on that one. Picked Rita for two reasons: (1) They seem to be really hitting their stride following a blowout of MCC and a shutout of PC. and (2) Not sure on Montini's QB situation with the injury. Could go either way.

 

[mchsalumni]

Was torn on that one. Picked Rita for two reasons: (1) They seem to be really hitting their stride following a blowout of MCC and a shutout of PC. and (2) Not sure on Montini's QB situation with the injury. Could go either way.

DOA if Deontay cannot get healthy. Understood.

 

[wasdo]

Was torn on that one. Picked Rita for two reasons: (1) They seem to be really hitting their stride following a blowout of MCC and a shutout of PC. and (2) Not sure on Montini's QB situation with the injury. Could go either way.

Makes no sense,sounds like Nagy.