If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Scott. They and Nickerson go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM in their first playoff match of the year. Scott have bulldozed their previous eight opponents, so Nickerson might have their hands full.
Nickerson took a serious blow against Pratt last Friday, falling 14-49. Nickerson were in a tough position by the half, with the score sitting at 0-42.
Meanwhile, Scott brought a seven-game winning streak into their matchup against Concordia last Friday; they left with a eight-game streak. Scott took their matchup against Concordia by a conclusive 43-20 score. Fans of Scott have seen this all before: every one of Scott's games this year has ended as a stomp.
Scott's victory lifted them to 8-0 while Nickerson's defeat dropped them down to 2-6. We'll find out if Scott can add another positive mark to their record or if Nickerson can shake off the loss and take the spring out of Scott's step.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Nickerson vs. Scott plays out in the box score
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