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My Big (unlucky for the) SCA Road Trip

As I prepared for the football season, I started looking at what games I wanted to see.  I highlighted a number of them to try to catch throughout the year, but in week one, there was one I didn’t want to miss.  Hogan Prep at Mt. View-Liberty.  After last year, there was no doubt that this would be a meeting of top 10 teams.  Liberty had made the second round for the second straight year and gave Fair Grove a struggle before falling.  While Hogan had pushed eventual state champion Maryville to the limit.  Hogan is usually loaded with athletes, including Devante Bausby this year.  Mt. View returned a host of all-conference players on offense.  Plus throw in my personal reason of getting a chance to see my awesome grandmother, and this was a must see for me.

There was just one wrinkle, it was set for Saturday afternoon.  Well this was a very opportune wrinkle since it would allow me the chance to watch not one, but two games in week 1 because Hwy 60 would be crawling with games.  Continue reading My Big (unlucky for the) SCA Road Trip

Week 10 picks

For this week, we’re gonna break it down a little differently.  Because it’s a different time of year.  It’s a time when a team that has one win on the year can be playing for a shot at the playoffs.  It’s a time when a coach could say “This game really means nothing.” and be right.  And most importantly, it’s a time when one game can make the difference between playing on, and getting ready for basketball season.  The playoffs don’t officially start until next Wednesday.  But you’ll never convince some of these teams of that.  Let’s get it on with the…

Week 10 Picks

For All the Marbles (Winner takes first.  Loser takes second)

  • Warsaw (9-0) (#4 class 2) at El Dorado Springs (6-3) – Thursday
    • Since giving up a fourth quarter lead against Fair Grove, the Bulldogs have been playing well winning three straight.  But this is a Warsaw squad that hung 62 points on Strafford and 8-2 Blair Oaks.
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