[Wise one]

Elder looks at this game and thinks about two things.

First, they are fighting for their playoff lives. For KY schools, the playoffs are determined by how they do in their districts, this is not true in Ohio. In Ohio, the playoffs are determined by the Harbin system. Under the Harbin system, you are awarded points for the games you win and the games your victims win. You get no points for a loss. The Harbin rating also determines first round location, the top four teams in each region play at home, then all other games are played at a "neutral" site.

Second, Elder plays every game for pride. Pride for the GCL-S as they will tell you that it is the best league in the country (whether it is is a matter of debate, I personally think it is not even the best in the state of Ohio). Pride for the state of Ohio, as they think Ohio HS football is far superior to anything that KY has and any school in OH should beat any team from KY. Remember, this is the same school that defeated Charlotte Independence and ended their 109 game win streak. Pride that they are playing in the Pit, which was rated one of the top 10 HS stadiums in the USA several years ago.

It would delight me no end to see Trinity soundly defeat the Panthers, however, I look for a close Elder win maybe 28-27.