Football Game Preview: Plainville vs. Ell-Saline

Playoff time is here, and Plainville and Ell-Saline are set to clash on Friday . Plainville know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Ell-Saline like a good challenge.

Plainville put the finishing touches on their 6th blowout victory of the season last Friday. They were fully in charge, breezing past Republic County 54-8. No one put up better numbers for Plainville than junior Jordan Finnesy, who brought his A game into the match. He rushed for 88 yards and 3 touchdowns on 10 carries. Finnesy has now scored at least one touchdown in the past seven games.

Meanwhile, Ell-Saline earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing last week. Everything came up roses for them against LaCrosse as the squad secured a 56-12 win. That 44-point margin sets a new personal best for Ell-Saline on the season.

Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 7-2. We'll see who bends and who breaks when these two typically dominant teams face off.

Playoff bracket for these teams

See the Plainville vs. Ell-Saline matchup here

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