6A Playoffs: #2 St. Xavier vs. #3 Male

[Tigerpride94]

How will the return of Cummings effect the Male offense? Will there passing game improve or change much?

 

He is 3 star recruit so definitely will improve their passing game.

[LongTimeReader]

In the first meeting, how well was St. X able to run the ball on Male?

[jimmyref]

Anthony Moretti struggled but St Xavier ran the ball real well by deploying the QB Doug Bodaine as a running threat with 4 and 5 wide formations against Man coverage. Since both Male and Trinity both like to send the LBs on a blitz, and are predictable as to which one is coming, the lanes were available with a lead blocker in front of him. Overall, the grass field with rain at Male hurt the amazing team speed of Male. I expect Male to play like the #1 ranked team left in the playoffs.

[Hard Work]

Male in a Close one!

[Oldercoach]

Another playoff meeting for these two teams. Has all the makings to be a great one. I think Male will struggle to move the ball. Cause I don’t know how good their passing game is? Same could be said St. X too, probably.

Passing game is pretty solid with QB hitting about 67% completions for over 2,000 yards and 30 TDs to only 5 interceptions. Also, Coach Wolfe has begun to use his legs more with over 190 rushing yards vs North Hardin. First St. X results surprised me. I think this game will be a great battle that can go either way. Turnovers could dictate the outcome again.

[Rod Farva]

I think Male wins this one, and the next one. Also the next one after that.

[Tigerpride94]

I consider this game a toss up. Wouldn’t be surprised whichever team wins. I believe it will come down turnovers and who can capitalize on those turnovers.

[TheDeuce]

I consider this game a toss up. Wouldn’t be surprised whichever team wins. I believe it will come down turnovers and who can capitalize on those turnovers.

 

This is where I am. I picked X because I saw the first game, but I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome in this one.

[Tigerpride94]

The winner of this game will also be my favorite to win the Championship.

[Ham Bone]

St. X has won how many in a row? This was a competitive series but lately X has had Male's number. I think Male wins but it won't be easy. Could definitely see X win again.

 

H - 20

X - 14

[LongTimeReader]

Passing game is pretty solid with QB hitting about 67% completions for over 2,000 yards and 30 TDs to only 5 interceptions. Also, Coach Wolfe has begun to use his legs more with over 190 rushing yards vs North Hardin. First St. X results surprised me. I think this game will be a great battle that can go either way. Turnovers could dictate the outcome again.

 

Watching their game with Trinity and the first matchup against St. X it seems they like the QB run game and while they have can pass it they seem to want to use the QB’s let’s more than his arm. But we’ll see

[LongTimeReader]

This is a toss up, I would be surprised by either team winning. The only thing that would surprise me is blow out win by either team.

[Tigerpride94]

St. X has won how many in a row? This was a competitive series but lately X has had Male's number. I think Male wins but it won't be easy. Could definitely see X win again.

 

H - 20

X - 14

 

Tigers have won 4 in a row. Male went undefeated in 2015.

[LongTimeReader]

What’s the weather going to be like for tomorrow?

[Tigerpride94]

What’s the weather going to be like for tomorrow?

 

No rain and around 40 degrees at game time.