Class 2A Quarterfinals
Weekend state playoff lineup by Neil H. Devlin. In bracket order; seeds and records in parenthesis:
(8) Eaton (7-3) at (1) Faith Christian (10-0)
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
What’s up? The visiting Reds have won seven of eight games after dropping their opener to Florence, then getting handled by Erie. … Quarterback Seth Lobato is modified by balanced rushing and a defense that hasn’t given up more than two touchdowns since Week 2. … Defending champion Eagles have won 23 games in succession, including five in the playoffs.
What’s next? Reds get their turn at knocking off the biggest kids on the block.
(5) Platte Valley (8-2) at (13) Olathe (8-2)
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
What’s up? PV’s Broncos win – they’re 19-4 since the beginning of 2006. … Began the year with shutouts of 4A West and Denver Christian. … Pirates coming off shutout of Bayfield. … Offensive line has come through despite incorporating four new starters.
What’s next? Broncos’ versatility meets smashmouth Pirates.
(14) Buena Vista (6-4) at (11) Platte Canyon (8-2)
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
What’s up? Visiting Demons, another team that started 2007 0-2, in the postseason for the 10th time in 12 years. … Junior running back Larson Greenfield effective in a spread set. … Huskies offer a machine-like running game that has one ball carrier, 10 blockers.
What’s next? The higher seeds were supposed to have handed in their equipment by now. But try telling that to the Demons and Huskies, one of whom will be in the final four.
(2) Holy Family (9-1) at (10) Erie (8-2)
When: Saturday, 1 p.m., Erie Stadium
What’s up? Only extra-point trouble has kept Holy Family, the preseason No. 1, from being undefeated and knocking off Faith Christian (the Tigers fell 28-27 in Week 5). … Drew Hawkins’ air game the most-feared in the class. … Erie lost 27-19 at Holy Family in Week 8 in Flatirons play. … Rotating backs and line play Erie trademarks.
What’s next? Erie has the toughest home draw of the bracket into its second round.
