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Post by Formerhcpops on Feb 18, 2024 20:54:25 GMT -6
These two have been in each other's craw for a while now. Separated by all of about a mile, they've knocked each other out in the quarters or semis in years when they were arguably the two best D-II sides in the last six or eight years. At long last, they'll meet at the big dance.
These two met in late January with HC taking it 2-0 at home. Advantage? Nope. BF has a new coach that has led a side who went to the final just last year and lost some really great seniors. BF's upper classmen still have the fresh sting of last year's loss in the final, and the capable new guy has done a great job getting his guys back to the big game. Meanwhile HC has five final appearances since 2016 - taking home four titles ('18-'21). They've got programmatic momentum and experienced coaches maintaining high standards that come with and from four straight championships and deep playoff runs. Momentum may fade, but high standards remain and the boys are ready.
These two grass teams with talent back to front will go at it on the turf. This will be a great battle for neighborhood bragging rights with a sweet Louisiana strawberry on top.
Full respect for both sides. Go Tigers! Ring that bell and wake the neighbors, again!
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Post by louisianasoccerfan10 on Feb 19, 2024 19:25:20 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said.
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Post by thebirdstheword on Feb 19, 2024 20:15:28 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said. Barely squeaked by in the semis to
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Post by assistmerchant06 on Feb 19, 2024 21:45:50 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said. Barely squeaked by in the semis to 😂 get it? They won 6-1z good joke birdstheword.
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Post by bkeeps1024 on Feb 20, 2024 7:47:38 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said. 🤓☝️
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Post by louisianasoccerfan10 on Feb 20, 2024 8:27:55 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said. Barely squeaked by in the semis to You will see. Riverdale losing 6-1 is an embarrassment after what they had done in the games before. Ben Phony Franklin will fall again in defeat at the big stage.
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 22, 2024 10:43:34 GMT -6
Going to try and make it to report on the game. This is going to be a great game. If BF is full strength, I think they win this 2-1
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Post by freespalesteine on Feb 22, 2024 19:55:32 GMT -6
Holy Cross by a landslide. Ben Franklin do not deserve to be in this final. Their season should’ve ended in the quarter finals against STM. STM had most of the possession and was clearly the better team. 9/10 STM wins that game and BF is LUCKY to be in this final. They only had 2-3 shots the whole game and scored off a header. Their terrible felid works to their advantage… Holy Cross 8-0 mercy. I said what I said. L take. Holy Cross A1 sellers, their coach kinda bummy too.
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Post by donj on Feb 22, 2024 23:21:43 GMT -6
Current Betting Odds (Subject to Change)
Ben Franklin: (+150) Holy Cross: (-175)
Overtime to be played: Yes (+200) No (-250)
Over/Under: 2.5 (-115)
Analytics Model trusts Holy Cross offense a little more than Ben Franklin’s. However, Ben Franklin’s CB are two of the best in the state. Expect a close game, but slight lean towards HC and the under here.
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 19:30:49 GMT -6
Running just a few minutes behind but will report as soon as I get there
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Post by soccerking4 on Feb 23, 2024 19:33:46 GMT -6
Is the game starting on time?
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 19:38:28 GMT -6
Just got here, they are announcing the starting lineups now
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Post by coachchester on Feb 23, 2024 19:42:12 GMT -6
Is the game starting on time? the stream is all about football so I guess it hasn’t started yet.
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Post by soccerking4 on Feb 23, 2024 19:45:21 GMT -6
Is the game starting on time? the stream is all about football so I guess it hasn’t started yet. Now some basketball😂
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 19:49:59 GMT -6
Ben Franklin in their all white jerseys, green numbers. Holy Cross in their all blue jerseys, gold numbers. Holy Cross kicking off from left to right, and we are underway!
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 19:55:48 GMT -6
34 min left
FK for BF just inside their half, into the box, gets flicked on and falls to #10 on the volley hits the cross bar!
0-0
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 20:05:36 GMT -6
24 min left
Kickball in the midfield, eventually HC plays it over the top for #2, BF defender and #2 both went up for the ball and colllided. Parents wanted a foul but it was shoulder to shoulder.
Few moments later, HC free kick just inside their own half, ball is won at the back post, sent across goal, scramble in the box, poked through on goal but easy save for BF keeper.
0-0
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 20:23:09 GMT -6
7 min left
Good solo run from #4 BF down the left sideline, cuts in on his right, great slide tackle by HC defender, falls to #7 for BF at the top of the box but his shot goes way over.
0-0
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 20:28:51 GMT -6
1 min left
Yellow card given to one of the HC coaches
0-0
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Post by FromTheSpot on Feb 23, 2024 20:30:32 GMT -6
GOAL Ben Franklin.
Free kick just inside their half, sent into the box, keeper goes up to claim it, collision with BF player, doesn’t claim it, falls to #6 for BF who taps it in.
1-0 BF
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