CIC Week 3

[NeonDeion]

CIC play starts this week. The conference was represented much better this week, going 5-3.

Eastbrook at Alexandria - Rematch from a BARNBURNER in the First Round of Sectionals last year. Townsfolk of Alex still have nightmares of the Bodie Howell scamper from that night. Both teams lost a lot of production with graduation, and new names will leave their mark as Mr. Howell did, I'm sure. Slightly more impressed with the play of Alex upfront so far, and that'll win the game. 

Elwood at Blackford - Elwood put it on Tri-Central in the Rock Bottom Bowl. Elwood has a few good pieces, but the low numbers won't allow them to be competitive after this week. Blackford took a way worse beating than I thought, but they did score 36, and that could make things interesting on Friday. Blackford kids know they won't have many chances after this, so expect a Herculean effort. Elwood wins in OT with another Mireles Miracle. 

Side note: Powerhouse Wes-Del might just make it to the 2nd round of Sectionals for the first time since 2017. 156 on Tri-Central and Blackford is quite the feat to hang your hat on. Score it while you can, I suppose. 

Mississinewa at Frankton - Mississinewa looked better against Marion, or Marion was just that much worse; unsure on that. Hard to get a good gauge on Frankton after playing Tipton then Lapel, but there are some bright spots for the young Wells Warriors. Branham kid is a good athlete and shows flashes of being a good player, but I think Mississinewa is still too much. Indians 35-14

Oak Hill at Madison-Grant - OH has confused me with their 0-2 start and a rough showing against Norwell, especially after a brutal loss to a good Eastern team. MG's 2-0 record carries little weight, but they are still physical and play quality football. Lots of dislike between these two, with a little extra fuel this year due to some staff movement. Oak Hill's Double Dive and Waggle are the difference-makers. Ott will be key to OH winning. Oak Hill wins 33-21. 

 

Final Standings Prediction: 

Mississinewa 

Oak Hill/Alexandria

Eastbrook

Madison-Grant 

Frankton 

Elwood

Blackford