[laker20]

No question Russell should be the favorite and have the homefield advantage, BUT this game could be closer than records would indicate. I Think Coach Rains has improved Mercer from the begainning of the season and the common oppanent both teams have is Marion Co. and both beat the Knights 21 points. With that being said I would still think Russell should win and the crowd will be pumped for the first home playoff game in a while over Russell Co.

Actually, Russell Co beat Marion by 27 (48-21), but I get what your saying. I'm not sure if Mercer has improved or if they play a good game and then a bad one. They seem to have the ability to play, but don't always show up. I give Russell Co the advantage either way, but a few mistakes by the Lakers could make this game interesting to say the least.