We can take a look at the D3 through D7 playoffs and predictions of who will advance. 1st let's breakdown the D3/D4/D5 games.
A few home teams might find themselves in a shootout against a powerful visitor who has tasted the Crown!
Tough football and being prepared for big games have brought these matchups to light on Friday night.
We have some newcomers and some veteran teams, here is a look at the games.
D3- Grant vs. Oakdale - The Mustangs have the resume to play anyone at their level, question pending is how long SJS keeps Grant in D3. Oakdale will be a tough out for the Pacers. I feel an upset due to the beat down of Linden 82-7. I know Oakdale will be looking to show some respect. I have Oakdale 44-39. This is a matchup similar to Los Gatos and Grant 22-21. Grant will be tested for discipline on both sides of the ball, can they limit penalties?
Woodcreek vs. Vanden- The Vikings have played a tough schedule, coming close to defeating Campo/Vista Del Lago. The Timberwolves only loss was to Inderkum by 5 at home. This is a very close matchup. Vanden averages just under 35 points per game, while Woodcreek at 41. Woodcreek at home and the drive might tire the Vikings.
Woodcreek 41-35.
D4- Escalon vs. West Park- The Panthers have to visit Southern San Joaquin County and the Fog of Escalon. The Cougars are State Champs and will be home to showcase this powerful squad. West Park can score, yet the struggled against Wood of Vacaville 47-35. If the Panthers want to stay close, they will have to have the best defensive performance of their existence. Escalon look at the schedule they play, only loss to Cal in San Ramon. The Cougars will be dominant and win. Sorry Hillmen, Placer would have been bowed up as well. 44-16
Vista Del Lago vs. Patterson- The Tigers showed they may have a chance in this one versus the Eagles. Blowing by Kimball 40-7. Vista Del Lago only loss was a close matchup vs. Manteca. They won a close match versus Vanden. Patterson better make some stops and turn those into points or Vista Del Lago will tame the Tiger.
vista Del Lago at home in a close game 28-26.
D5- Twelve Bridges vs. Los Banos- The Raging Rhinos who have a very cool name can make claims of the best smalltown Sierra Foothill team. Los Banos has an uphill battle if you will, they will face a Rhino team who has played a tougher league (Pioneer Valley) schedule. The Tigers will have to find some turnovers that they cultivate into points. The downed Center 30-7, Twelve Bridges defeated Center 35-7.
Twelve Bridges at home 37-30
Casa Roble vs. Hilmar- What a turnaround season for HIlmar, they started 1-2 and looked like a tough season. The beat Hughson at home and have played much better. The Rams have been on a mission to get to the Championship game vs. 12 Bridges. Casa Roble will be tested and should expect a very close game. The Rams only loss was to D1 Del Oro 31-13.
My gut says upset, but Casa Roble is tough. Casa Roble 22-18
A few home teams might find themselves in a shootout against a powerful visitor who has tasted the Crown!
Tough football and being prepared for big games have brought these matchups to light on Friday night.
We have some newcomers and some veteran teams, here is a look at the games.
D3- Grant vs. Oakdale - The Mustangs have the resume to play anyone at their level, question pending is how long SJS keeps Grant in D3. Oakdale will be a tough out for the Pacers. I feel an upset due to the beat down of Linden 82-7. I know Oakdale will be looking to show some respect. I have Oakdale 44-39. This is a matchup similar to Los Gatos and Grant 22-21. Grant will be tested for discipline on both sides of the ball, can they limit penalties?
Woodcreek vs. Vanden- The Vikings have played a tough schedule, coming close to defeating Campo/Vista Del Lago. The Timberwolves only loss was to Inderkum by 5 at home. This is a very close matchup. Vanden averages just under 35 points per game, while Woodcreek at 41. Woodcreek at home and the drive might tire the Vikings.
Woodcreek 41-35.
D4- Escalon vs. West Park- The Panthers have to visit Southern San Joaquin County and the Fog of Escalon. The Cougars are State Champs and will be home to showcase this powerful squad. West Park can score, yet the struggled against Wood of Vacaville 47-35. If the Panthers want to stay close, they will have to have the best defensive performance of their existence. Escalon look at the schedule they play, only loss to Cal in San Ramon. The Cougars will be dominant and win. Sorry Hillmen, Placer would have been bowed up as well. 44-16
Vista Del Lago vs. Patterson- The Tigers showed they may have a chance in this one versus the Eagles. Blowing by Kimball 40-7. Vista Del Lago only loss was a close matchup vs. Manteca. They won a close match versus Vanden. Patterson better make some stops and turn those into points or Vista Del Lago will tame the Tiger.
vista Del Lago at home in a close game 28-26.
D5- Twelve Bridges vs. Los Banos- The Raging Rhinos who have a very cool name can make claims of the best smalltown Sierra Foothill team. Los Banos has an uphill battle if you will, they will face a Rhino team who has played a tougher league (Pioneer Valley) schedule. The Tigers will have to find some turnovers that they cultivate into points. The downed Center 30-7, Twelve Bridges defeated Center 35-7.
Twelve Bridges at home 37-30
Casa Roble vs. Hilmar- What a turnaround season for HIlmar, they started 1-2 and looked like a tough season. The beat Hughson at home and have played much better. The Rams have been on a mission to get to the Championship game vs. 12 Bridges. Casa Roble will be tested and should expect a very close game. The Rams only loss was to D1 Del Oro 31-13.
My gut says upset, but Casa Roble is tough. Casa Roble 22-18
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