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These are two juggernauts of Middle School Football. Great matchup of spread vs power run. Northern likes to spread you out and use lots of trap and counter plays to maximize their speed in the running game. They also throw the ball really well on short patterns. Southern on the other hand likes to overload and run power right at you. Both defenses are very good as well, Southern plays a more aggressive, down hill style and Northern with more of a responsibilty football approach. Southern beat them in the first game at Northern but this could be an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the mindset of both teams. Southern has had a target on their back since day one. They have all the pressure in the world on them to win out. Northern is a team with nothing to lose. With all that said I think Southern is overall a better team and wins this one in a barnburner.

Southern 32
Northern 28

Lots of good points although the one thing I would disagree on is that I think Northern has more talent across the board, with that being said, Northern has to beat southern first. The last 3 meetings Southern has played almost mistake free football while Northern has turned it over several times. If Northern takes care of the football and Southern finally gives one or 2 away i like Northern to win in a close one . It is a shame that these two cant meet in the State final.