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well... all of these goalies are great but today JP brought home a state title for Father Ryan and he showed great leadership, calm under pressure all season in big games, and gave his team the inspiration and confidence they needed to keep winning the big games. He commanded his team to a state championship... doesn't get any better than that. He was amazing today.

You are right.. this will be a great game! Both have great talent on the field... strong goalies, staunch mid-fields, impressive scoring talent... it may come down to who is truly having their "A" game for that game. Both are top notch teams who should feel great to be on the field at 2:30 on Friday. I see a close game but see Father Ryan pulling it out by a goal.

wow... "crappy soccer and tennis... " "boring soccer"??? baseball and softball rule in Chattanooga? Hopefully better attitudes prevail there somewhere too? No need to be insulting to other sports that kids choose and put their hard work and effort in because you are upset off about paying for a state tournament... not sure that is what this website is about.

Prediction... Christian Brothers will b e ready to avenge their loss to JPII... they win their game today. I feel with the way Father Ryan is doing so well they will beat McCallie on Thursday... State tourney will be CHristian Bros. vs. Father Ryan... let's see!

Prediction... Christian Brothers will b e ready to avenge their loss to JPII... they win their game today. I feel with the way Father Ryan is doing so well they will beat McCallie on Thursday... State tourney will be CHristian Bros. vs. Father Ryan... let's see!

I hope Indy wins but lets give the real credit to a kid who makes the difference and that is Nicholas Dykes... Indy does not necessarily have the best kids behind him but he sure is a game winner for them.

The touch part for Indy is if you look at their season, it looks like the coach wanted to ensure wins as opposed to good competition... they really have had a very easy schedule and when it came time to play the better teams, Centennial beat them I believe and they couldn't get past Franklin without a tie. They did come back and beat Centennial but it is a consistency issue and yes... they played Brentwood tight in ONE game...does not get them to the par of a Brentwood... I am not a huge Brentwood fan but you can't take the talent of players they have away from them. If anything, this close game will only ensure Brentwood quits being complacent and will go out and kick some butt in the next games. Hats off to Indy for a good game against Brentwood but... one game does not make a great team.

I think the FATHER RYAN goalie... J.T...something... has done a phonominal job for Ryan this year. Shut out MBA three times in two weeks, shut out Baylor in Chattanooga... and seems to make great plays on a consistent basis. I have watched many of the D2 games and he just seems really strong.

WOW... Hats off to those D2 teams and the AAA teams! They should be proud of great seasons no matter what... for those keeping track of playoff games...If there is a rain-out for the Father Ryan vs. MBA game Friday night the game will be moved to Saturday at 1:00 - still at Father Ryan. Let's hope for sunshine and another good game between two great rivals. I think Father Ryan will make it a third win...

The Father Ryan vs. MBA game was origially slated for Saturday...not sure what time... but as of today they are looking at a reschedule to Friday night due to pre-graduation activities. That should be decided early this week. I believe that Charles Rodriguez may be back for that game. It has been interesting that while Charles is a phenominal player and the team must miss him that they have done so well and other kids have stepped up to do the job. They have two sophomores at mid-field that have effectively shut down big players in the last few games. If Charles is back for the finals I see Father Ryan as the team to beat at State!