The Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays and Boone Central Cardinals will face off in the semifinal round of the 2023 NSAA Class C1 Football Championship on Friday, November 10th, at 7pm ET in Omaha, Nebraska.
What it is: Montana High School Football
Matchup: Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays vs. Boone Central Cardinals
Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 NSAA State Football Championships (Nebraska) – Class C1
Locations: Boone Central – Omaha, NE
Live stream: Watch here
Both teams come into the game with impressive 10-1 records. Ashland-Greenwood is ranked 3rd in the division and 5th in the state, while Boone Central is ranked 1st in the division and 3rd in the state.
The Bluejays have a high-powered offense, averaging 40.8 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Brady Carlton, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Carlton is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Cardinals have a balanced offense, averaging 40.9 points per game. They are led by senior running back Landyn Collins, who has rushed for over 1,500 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. The Cardinals also have a solid passing attack, led by senior quarterback Gabe Johnson.
Both defenses are playing at a high level, with Ashland-Greenwood allowing just 16.3 points per game and Boone Central allowing just 15.2 points per game.
This is sure to be a close game between two evenly matched teams. The Bluejays will need to find a way to slow down the Cardinals’ running game and force turnovers. The Cardinals will need to protect the football and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
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Both teams are evenly matched, but I am giving the edge to Boone Central due to their higher ranking and their home field advantage. I predict that the Cardinals will win a close game, 35-31.
