by ChickenNuggets » Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:23 am
Top 5 Games of the week:
Hankinson (3-1) @ Maple Valley/Enderlin (1-3)
I think that LaMoure and W/L are the top two teams in this region, so with that said, this is essentially a play-off game for these two teams, especially MV/E who has already lost to W/L. Hankinson could take a loss and still have control of their own destiny when they play W/L later on, but a win here would all but guarantee them a trip to the playoffs and an opportunity earn a 1st round home game.
My Prediction: Hankinson 22-16
FSHP (3-1) @ MayPortCG (4-0)
I think these two join Cavalier as clearly the top 3 teams in the region and they should all be fighting it out for region 2 supremacy. I think either team has two win this game to be a region champion, but no matter what else happens, this game could the very least promise the winner a 1st round home play-off game. I think MPCG may have an advantage playing at home, but FSHP has some very talented runners and could get loose on that turf.
My Prediction: Throw the defenses out, MayPort CG wins 52-44
Nelson County (4-0) @ North Prairie (4-0)
I haven't seen either team play yet this year. Nelson County started out with a close win over St. John and then has blown out the rest of their competition. North Prairie has won two close games including a shoot-out with New Rockford. I'm very glad to see Nelson County competing, but over the past couple years they haven't won a lot of games so I am not 100% convinced that they're not a product of their schedule so far this season. North Prairie has been competitive year in and year out. Those kids know how to compete in bigger games.
My Prediction: Give me the home team. North Prairie wins 30-18
New Salem (4-0) @ Napoleon (4-0)
New Salem is certainly battle tested on the season going through Beach, Grant County, Central McLean and South Border. Napoleon hasn't played a game within 20 points yet this year, so it will be interesting to see how they fair in a competitive matchup. This is a very competitive region and should be the last BIG test for New Salem, if they win they're in the drivers seat to win the region. Napoleon could win and still has to go through South Border the following week.
My prediction: New Salem has to be getting worn down a bit. I'll take Napoleon in a nail biter... 34-26
Mott-Regent-New England (2-2) @ Beach (1-3)
This might just be a do-or-die type game for both teams in this match-up as far as playoff hopes are concerned. Beach was up-ended by Grant County. Grant county lost to Hettinger who as of right now could be the top team in the region. so Mott/R/NE and Beach might be fighting it out this week for that third and final playoff position in the region. After losing their first three, Beach got a win and should be riding high. M/R/NE is also on a 2-game winning streak.
Prediction: Mott/R/NE finds more ways to score. They win 28-16