[30 going on 40]

I agree with you here. I think both teams are riding high on 7 game win streaks, and both should be confident going into Friday. NCC lost to very good competition for the most part (not sure about Holmes but according to KHSAA the game was called early). Both teams have had ups and downs and are the top two teams in 2a in my opinion. The Jumpers are thankful for their next 48 minutes and hopefully they take advantage of the opportunity they have before them.

In the past, NewCath would have beaten McNick, SK, and Holmes. CC this year did not match up well. Their QB was a very good player. It wouldn't have been a 30 pt. loss though. This year, they started out slow and injured. Stuff happens. You improve as the year goes on. Sometimes that has a lot to do w/ who you play during the district. That is out of your control. All you can do is play to 100% of your capabilities as a team. That is what they are doing now. Whoever wins Friday will have earned it against a good team.