The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. On Friday Johannesburg-Lewiston will take on Merrill at 7:00 PM. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a win streak alive as Johannesburg-Lewiston skips in on eight wins and Merrill on four.
Last Friday, Johannesburg-Lewiston put the finishing touches on their 6th blowout victory of the season. They were fully in charge, breezing past Inland Lakes 67-14. That looming 53-point mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Johannesburg-Lewiston yet.
Meanwhile, the struggle was real when Merrill and Fowler clashed, but Merrill ultimately edged out the opposition 22-20. The tight race was right in line with the MaxPreps state rankings' forecast.
Their wins bumped Merrill to 6-3 and Johannesburg-Lewiston to 8-1. While both teams are coming in off of wins, only one will triumph this week. Who will it be ? Check back in with MaxPreps after the game is over for details.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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