After two weeks on the road, Carbondale is heading back home. They and Champaign Central go head to head on Saturday at 6:00 PM in their first playoff match of the year. Since neither squad is a stranger to landslide victories this season, you'd better bet it will be hard-fought showdown.
Champaign Central were the big favorite in their most recent match, and for good reason. Everything came up roses for them against Manual last Friday as the team secured a 49-14 victory. That looming 35-point mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Champaign Central yet.
Meanwhile, after a disappointing seven points in their last contest, Carbondale made sure to put some points up on the board against Harrisburg. Carbondale took their contest against Harrisburg by a conclusive 46-19 score. Followers of Carbondale probably expected little less of the squad in a season in which they have collected three blowout victories.
Their wins bumped Carbondale to 7-2 and Champaign Central to 6-3. Given their high-scoring efforts against their previous opponents, it will be interesting to see how far up these teams can run up the score.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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