My take....and I hate it but it is what it is.
Crest O-line is young...really young. I don't think they can handle the KM defensive front 7. I've seen several instances at the high school level where QBs have put their team on their back and willed the win but I just don't think Tater will be able to with what will be coming at him. KM's defense is better than Gaffney's.
The Crest WRs haven't seen a secondary anywhere close to what they'll see Friday. They'll cover up the WRs long enough to allow the front 4 to put loads of pressure on Tater. If he can escape, he may be able to beat KM with his legs, but if I'm KM I'm just going to spy him the rest of the night.
As proven many times this year, the Crest defense is susceptible to the run. KM may not have to throw the ball much if at all. If KM can control the clock and have methodical drives this game could be a 17-14 or 24-21 kind of game.
Unfortunately, I just don't see the Crest prolific offense putting up a lot of points. And I sure hope it doesn't come down to a field goal otherwise shades of the playoffs last year will be in everyone's heads. "What do you do?" I hate it because I want my wife and kids to celebrate a win Friday, I just don't think its going to happen. I won't be there....I'll be watching my Lions avenge last season's debacles...but I'll be pulling for the Chargers. I pull for the county unless they're playing Shelby, and I have to pull for the Chargers in this one because of the fam.
I hope it is an epic game and lives up to the hype!!
Will this game be livestreamed?