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So sorry to hear Donnie Baker passed away. Condolences to all his friends and family.
2A has very evenly matched teams up and down the brackets. It is a very entertaining class to watch in the playoffs. I don't think I can pick out a clear-cut favorite this year.
Thanks for owning the prediction...the WIC is a tougher football conference than many think it is.
4-5 years ago the OV varsity couldn't beat the 1A & 2A schools in the WIC, but they had an awesome 9th grade squad & a good JV. Here is the culmination of that.
I have witnessed CC play this year and they can put up BIG points in a hurry with their passing game. They have a very dynamic QB which opens them up for big play runs as well. I know I haven't seen RP play this year, but I know what to expect from CC so I would say that this one is a higher scoring affair ending as a 48-34 CC win.
This game will be very close - closer than the 20+ predicted by the account above. From a WIC standpoint, OV is the definite powerhouse in it right now. I know GS has a storied history as well. But I can't go against Coach Gibson and will call it Patriots 38 GS 34 -- but I give myself a +/- 5 pt margin of error for not seeing GS play. 😑
Yeah, looking at enrollment info off the IHSAA website, Southmont & Cascade will be moving up to 3A soon and hopefully taking Sullivan back with them! Although, it did say the reclassifications were for both 22-23 & 23-24 school years.
I agree with all of these predictions except Greencastle's defense can stop Cascade's offense. This will be a good game......Sullivan will definitely beat either team the next game and it will be at least 2 scores over either team. Golden Arrows are very good for a 2A squad (should be 3A still).
While I disagree with this statement because South Putnam is actually better than Covenant (from playing both), however, these 3 schools are in the same sectional so Lutheran will take care of 2 of them right off. North Putnam has played all 3 of these schools this year - Lutheran is THE winner.
LINTON STOCKTON VS SOUTH VERMILLION -- Linton is the top of 2A for a reason. I don't see them losing this sectional. Toughest game will be round 2 game vs Southmont.
NORTH KNOX VS SOUTHMONT -- Southmont has been tough all year and I have always thought it would be a Linton vs Southmont final - but luck of the draw has them hitting in round 2 game.
SULLIVAN VS NORTH PUTNAM -- Sullivan has always been a tough opponent for North Putnam, this year is no different for sure - Sullivan to second round.
GREENCASTLE VS CASCADE -- This is the closest game of the sectional - a virtual toss-up. Greencastle has the edge because they have a better record against class 2A opponents.
I think all the Putnam County Schools should switch to the WRC - and leave SV in it. They could play GC, SP, NP for competition and leave Attica, FC, and Cloverdale alone.