HSSoccerfan

By the way Eagles09....Last year MUS's defense did stop your running game....twice that year. And MUS's offense ran all over Brentwoods defense. So stop with all this we're the best until you guys prove something. You keep talkin about who's won ths most state titles, but that means nothing in the present. Hopefully you'll grow up...I know coach Flatt doesnt coach kids like you...

Based on what I know, (which isnt much as I have been unable to keep up with HS football too much this year) is MUS does have the upper hand. MUS's defense is by far one of the strongest in the state having returned nearly everybody from last year. Offense could be suspect but so far has proven all critics wrong. Teams they have played are sub-par but putting up 90 points in your first 2 games is not shabby guys. My only concern is the replacements at runningback. Although they had heydays at times in the air last year, they complemented it well with two quality runningbacks. And running on MBA has always been a hard task in my opinion. They must establish a running game to win this one. However, I still believe MUS pulls this early season showdown off. MUS by 7.

CBHS 3-1. The big field goes to the advantage for CBHS. They are on a roll right now and don't look to be stopped.

Picks went well this time with a little scare there between Mccallie and Father Ryan. But after seeing the semi-finals heres my last prediction: CBHS vs. Father Ryan - 3-1. CBHS is on a roll right now. They destroyed a decent MBA team. They destroyed a quality BGA team. And now its a question of who is next in line and it happens to be Father Ryan. I liked this matchup early on but seeing as how CBHS is playing right now I just can't see them being stopped. Again I am emphasizing that they have too many quality players than others can handle. They are attacking like they are not going to get another chance and they will do the same on Saturday. Good luck to both teams!

Who said I was making excuses? I was actually there to watch Houston-Bearden and wandered over to the CBHS-BGA and MUS-Mccallie games afterwards. So before we start assuming things lets get the facts straight. I thought both teams played horrible and would of been beaten by Father Ryan if they played like that again. You are trying to prove some point that in non-existent. It was crap soccer on both teams' parts and thats it. Good try though.

I agree that this the comments made were unnecessary but from what I did see at the game was not impressive, on either side really. MUS played kickball also. It's a shame to see some great players not be able to play when it counts but irregardless MUS did not play the way they have all year. Maybe that has something to do with their star player out but its still not an excuse. On another note, Mccallie did not impress me either. They didn't construct an attack very well and seemed almost lost at times on defense. Maybe they were weary from the trip but that did not look like a time that could beat Father Ryan, CBHS, or even ECS. If the same team comes out against father ryan I could not imagine them winning; however I keep reiterating USN's state finals run last year as prove of just finding ways to win when it counts. Overall the game was pretty lackluster and boring. Maybe it was injured players, maybe it was just a bad day for both teams. I often found myself watchin CBHS punish MBA instead of watching this pretty slow, boring game.

Well so far so good on my picks...but of course with some goal differential. Semi-final: Father Ryan Vs. Mccallie. Ryan 2-0. Mccallie did not impress me AT ALL. Granted they played their game and beat MUS, but I believe MUS at full strength beats them 2 or 3-0. Thats my opinion however. Father Ryan did what I expected them to do except concede a goal. Even though Ryan lost to Mccallie earlier in the season they are still the better team and will revenge and punish mccallie for their earlier loss. BGA vs. CBHS. CBHS 3-1. I wouldn't call BGA beating Catholic an upset but for them to beat CBHS would. BGA has talented players but not enough to undermine CBHS. CBHS manhandled MBA with their counterattack and should do the same against BGA. Too much speed and too many talented players.

Ive got Father Ryan over ECS 2-0 Father Ryan is just too much for ECS. ECS does not have a "go to" type player in times of need and Father Ryan will punch their ticket with a second goal late in 2nd half MUS Vs. Mccallie...Hard to tell MUS has some injuries that I'm not sure about. Especially #10 who has proven to be a big time player in big time games. I don't know too much about mccallie except they've got some goal scorers which could prove to be the deciding factor, especially concerning MUS's injury status. Who knows though, MUS may have had just some banged up players that are back. I actually have BGA over Knoxville Catholic in a close one. I'll say 1-0. I know BGA has some goalscorers that can play in big games. I don't know too much about Catholic either; however they do have a history of playing well in the state tournament so this is also a toss up game. CBHS over MBA 2-0. CBHS has too much talent and too many quality goal scorers for MBA to upset the #1 seed from the West. Plus CBHS has been here on numerous occasions and have the senior leadership. However note last year(USN upset) where a team with not much talk upsets a couple of teams and goes all the way. Hopefully I am not totally wrong and make an idiot out of myself. Best of luck to all the teams. I am definitely going to catch every game possible.

germantown plays blackman.....houston vs bearden i believe

Wouldnt you rather them do really well and make your team look good?

Like you did this year when you said the exact same thing??

I definitely agree however alot of people are putting Cordova instead of Germantown High. I actually believe Germantown will be advancing instead of Cordova.

Jomito makes a great point. Many upsets happen, especially in high school, in the state tournament. That's what makes it so great. Take USN and MUS last year, both #3 seeds in the state final. High schools state is so great because its not really like club where every player is skilled and knows the tactics of the game. It comes down to determination, heart, etc.(with a little bit of skill however). I enjoy every year just to see what teams actually make it all the way.

These are unfortunate circumstances. Thats what is tought about high school soccer i guess. I Would think BGA should finish off BA to get in the tournament. Looks like some #1 seed is gona have a tougher game than anticipated due to the upset.

All region from the west(players worth mentioning btw): Jon Ring-ECS Midfielder Phillip Ramsey -CBHS Forward Ryan Freebing -MUS Defender Kane Alber -MUS midfielder Grany Shopoff -CBHS midfielder Caleb Bogan- CBHS defender And then both keepers from CBHS and MUS: Ben Tacker(MUS)/ Evan Griffin(CBHS) All these players are the realisitc choices for all state from the West Division. The keepers from both CBHS and MUS however did not get picked all region which was a bunch of crap where apparently someone thought it would be nice and choose a below .500 team and give their keeper the nod. Very wrong in my opinion. All have great shots at getting selected but Alber is the only question mark due to an injury he sustained against ECS in the region semifinal.