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@HolyCrossBars: 🚨 The best weeks of the year are here...it's playoff time!
We'll preview the opening round game & playoff path for all 13
#CCL teams in action this weekend, beginning with Class 8A.
🔴Marist (5-4) earned the
#25 seed and will open at home. They're in a loaded section of the bracket, and a CCL Blue rematch with Mt. Carmel awaits if the RedHawks can take down Neuqua Valley.
@RedHawkFB advanced to the second round in 2024.
🏈Scoring averages: Offense 27.4 / Defense 27.2
👀One player to watch: Conor Fleming has been a breakout star, catching passes from his brother Jake
🟡Behind Enemy Lines: Neuqua Valley
The Wildcats (3-6) had 12 consecutive winning seasons from 2012-2023. This will be their first playoff game since a second round loss to Loyola in 2023 - also the last time they faced a CCL team.
🗓️Schedule: Tough - 49 opponents’ wins and 3 games vs. ranked teams in Illinois Media poll
🏈Scoring averages: Offense 20.9 / Defense 29.2
🏆Best win: Week 2 at Minooka, 27-14
👀One player to watch: 6-5/305 OT Max Schueneman (Lindenwood commit)
@Jakeflem3 @ConorFlem @Conor_Hunt8 @TommyHosty2027 @HonorGloryFame @Marquissteell @jjnash2410