Looking at Earlhams scores they seem to be a very quality teamSt. Alberts @ earlham to decide who wins the district 9 and makes the playoffs
If Wapsie doesn't win big, then they are not very good. S. Winn got throttled by MFL (They couldn't stop MFL's RB, actually they really couldn't stop any of MFLs rushing attack) and after that S. Winn has played some of the worst teams in the state (Sumner-Fredricksburg 1-3, Starmont 0-4, & Postville 0-4). And Sumner only won because they played Postville! I don't see S Winn staying within 20 of Wapsie. Wapsie will have at least 3 INTs. No way S. Winn makes playoffs this year.
The BGM v Highland game intrigues me. I'm not sure Highland can contain Beck, as he's arguably one of the best athletes in class A. BGM will most likely win but I'm interested to see how Highland rebounds after a close loss last week to Lisbon on a goalline stand to end the game.
I think SW and Wapsie match up well against each other. Both have speed and skill guys but if either has a weakness it's their physicality on their O/D lines. MFL has a big, physical O-line and I read in the paper that they put up 520 yds of offense against SW and never punted once. One thing is for sure, SW and Wapsie both have great skill kids and there should be some big plays by both teams. I'm still giving SW the nod as they play at home. Weather could definitely play a role in this game.
But in the game v MFL, MFL played a soft Cover 3 zone all game long. S. Winn threw about 15 swing passes and had no defender within 10 yards most of the time. I only remember 1 completed deep ball (the other 2 attempts were INTs). Curls, Swings, slants. That's what S.Winn did well. Wapsie's skill kids are a shade better than MFL's IMO. If MFL matched up well on the defensive side then Wapsie should as well.
MFL is huge on their O-line, I'll give you that (avg. 235lbs including TE). I think all but 1 are seniors too. Definitely a strength on the offensive side of the ball. I'm just saying that defensively Wapsie will match up better. No shade on MFL, cause they are my surprise pick for a deep playoff run this year even though I don't think they have ever had a winning record in the history of the program (not 100% on that stat though). Repping the power run game of the Wing-T in NE Iowa! Iron Doc would be proud!