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FROM THE PRESS BOX: PIGSKIN PICKERS UNANIMOUSLY BEHIND TIOGA; MAJORITY LIKE CANTON, FORKS, M-E (2021-12-02)

It's championship weekend in New York State, with Tioga one win away from the second state title in program history. Section IV powers Chenango Forks and Maine-Endwell also look to add to their historic totals.

South of the Border, Canton plays in the PIAA, Class A semifinals with a chance to advance to the program's first-ever state championship game.

Country Bob led the way for the Pigskin Pickers last week with a 4-0 record, while The Mick, Little Red, and myself were each 3-1. On the season, Little Red remains atop the standings at 117-19, while I have a record of 111-25, The Mick is 108-28, and Country Bob is 104-32.

On to this weekend's action:

FRIDAY
Tioga (11-0) vs. Moriah (10-0), noon, @ The Carrier Dome:
The Tigers steamrolled Oakfield-Alabama-Elba, 49-6, in the Class D semifinals, while the Vikings rallied to top Greenwich, 28-14, in the other semi-final game.

Tioga's offense is clicking on all cylinders in the postseason, and it's defense has been stifling. The Tigers have outscored their opponents, 99-18 - an average of 49.5 to 9, in the state playoffs. Moriah has won its two state playoff games by an average of 25-7.

Prediction: Tioga has been a team on a mission this season. Will it be "Mission Accomplished" Friday afternoon?  ... TIOGA 42, MORIAH 13.
Little Red:
Tioga 55, Moriah 6.
The Mick: Tioga 48, Moriah 12.
Country Bob: Tioga 42, Moriah 6.

Chenango Forks (11-1) vs. Schuylerville (13-0), 6 p.m. @ The Carrier Dome: The Blue Devils churned out a 39-18 win over East Rochester in the Class C semifinals, while Schuylerville dismantled Dobbs Ferry, 52-14.

Prediction: Forks is playing for its seventh state title, while Schuylerville is on a quest for its first. ... SCHUYLERVILLE 20, FORKS 13.
Little Red:
Forks 28, Schuylerville 21.
The Mick: Forks 44, Schuylerville 7.
Country Bob: Forks 35, Schuylerville 12.

Canton (13-0) vs. Bishop Guilfoyle (9-4), 7 p.m. @ Mansion Park, Altoona:
The Warriors rallied for a 20-14 win over Old Forge in the Class A quarterfinals, while the Marauders topped Juniata Valley, 24-21.

Prediction: I said last week the winner of the Canton-Old Forge game would win a state title. Even though I picked Old Forge, I'll stick by my prediction. ... CANTON 34, BISHOP GUILFOYLE 16.
Little Red:
B-G 28, Canton 14.
The Mick: Canton 21, B-G 16.
Country Bob: Canton 14, B-G 13.

SATURDAY
Maine-Endwell (11-1) vs. Pleasantville (12-0), noon @ The Carrier Dome:
The Spartans rolled to a 41-8 win over Western New York Maritime in the Class B semifinals, while Pleasantville knocked off Ravena-CS, 15-7.

Prediction: Maine-Endwell is playing for its sixth state title, while Pleasantville plays for its second. ... MAINE-ENDWELL 28, PLEASANTVILLE 17.
Little Red:
M-E 35, Pleasantville14.
The Mick: M-E 35, Pleasantville 12.
Country Bob: M-E 27, Pleasantville 21.

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