FB: Centennial Conference

[FourthAndShort]

The semifinals did not disappoint. What a wild game to watch.

This was an absolute shootout and felt like a game that could have gone either way well into the fourth quarter.

Hopkins looked like Hopkins... balanced and largely in control on offense for long stretches. The usual suspects showed up, and the execution was there against an elite opponent on the biggest stage.

UWRF has one hell of a quarterback in Blaha. He took a tough hit early but quickly shook it off, settling in and making several big time throws in brutal conditions while playing with poise throughout.

River Falls looks more than capable of giving North Central a serious challenge. And based on what we saw, Hopkins belonged squarely in that same conversation.

In the end, it was a strong showing for both teams.

UWRF erased any doubt that the WIAC is the best conference in the country, and that its era of being overshadowed by others (La Crosse, Whitewater) is over.

Hopkins continues to profile as a national program with the depth and infrastructure to reload and compete for a Stagg Bowl appearance.

[emma17]

Johns Hopkins is one impressive team, all the way around.
Congratulations on a great season and best to all the seniors.