OnFocus Week 6 Football Previews
Top Area Matchups
Almond-Bancroft (2-2, 1-0, Central) @Newman Catholic (4-0, 1-0 Central) (Saturday, 1:00)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Newman Catholic by 15
Analysis: The Cardinals are averaging 54 points a game. Tri-County suffered blowout losses to open the season, but has rebounded with convincing wins over Niagara and Tri-County. Newman’s firepower should be the difference maker.
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2022 OnFocus Week 6 High School Football Scoreboard
Gilman (4-0, 1-0 CWC East) @Owen-Withee (4-0,1-0 CWC East)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Gilman by 7
Analysis: All eyes in 8-Player Football are on this game. Gilman has outscored opponents 224-0 while O-W has had a 209-43 advantage. Owen-Witthee’s running game has dominated opponents this season, but Gilman has not allowed its opponents to establish any kind of running game. Computer numbers show Gilman has the edge.
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Amherst (3-2, 2-0 CWC Large) @ Weyauwega-Fremont (4-1, 2-1 CWC Large)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Amherst by 15
Analysis: After two losses to open the season, the Falcons have reeled off three in a row.
Amherst defeated Shiocton 14-7 in Week 3, and Shiocton just shut out W-F 21-0. Weyauwega-Fremont started the season 4-0, but their four wins were against Pacelli(1-4) and a trio of 0-5 teams(Rosholt, Nekoosa, Spencer/Columbus.) Computer numbers point to a blowout.
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Edgar (4-1, 2-1 Marawood) @Abbotsford (4-1, 2-1 Marawood)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Edgar by 12
Analysis: After beginning the season 4-0, Edgar fell to Colby 32-6 in Week 5. Edgar’s lone win over a team with a winning record, however, was a 14-0 win over Stratford, and the Wildcats will be out to prove they are worthy of their previous top ranking this season. Abbotsford began the season 4-0 as well, but the Falcons were dominated by Marathon, 56-12 in Week 4. The Falcons’ defeated opponents are winless this season, and Abby is out to prove they are better than their Week 4 performance. Computer numbers give the edge to Edgar.
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Marathon (3-2, 2-1 Marawood) @ Auburndale (6-0, 3-0 Marawood)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Auburndale by 8
Analysis: Marathon defeated a pair of winless teams(Rosholt, Rib Lake/Prentice) fell to 4-1 Assumption, and lost to 1-4 Stanley-Boyd before downing previously unbeaten Abbotsford in Week 5. Auburndale has throttled opponents this year, outscoring them 231-8 This game is a potential trap game for the Eagles, who end the year at Abbotsford, host Colby, then at Edgar. Computer numbers point to a higher advantage for Auburndale, but the longtime rivalry in the Marawood factors in.
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Stratford (3-1-1, 3-0 CWC Large) @ Wittenberg-Birnamwood (4-1, 2-1 CWC Large)
OnFocus Computer Prediction: Stratford by 5
Analysis: The Tigers began the season with a tie with Mosinee before falling to Edgar. Since then, they’ve rolled off three straight wins. W-B’s lone loss is to Amherst(3-2, 3-0 CWC Large) by three points. Numbers point to an edge to Stratford, despite the game being on the road.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
