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Stillwater vs. Cretin-Derham Hall: Ponies Fighting Prognostications

Stillwater looks to repeat nationally broadcast victory in rematch with the Raiders.

Stillwater Area High School already beat Cretin-Derham Hall once this season—before a national ESPN2 football audience no less. But predictions in the press about Friday night's sectional rematch are running against the Ponies.

Can they play better than these expectations and win the real game? Leave a comment below. 

Discouraging Words

Star Tribune's Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque at MN Football Hub: Result rides on "a little Raiders revenge" (Paulsen, picking Cretin-Derham Hall 28-16) and "the Raiders' ability to win uglier, lower-scoring games" (La Vaque, picking Cretin-Derham Hall 17-6). See more analysis by La Vaque at startribune.com

WCCO: "Both teams have a track record of success in the playoffs, but Cretin-Derham Hall is more consistent at winning big games and getting deeper in the playoffs. That’s why I’ll pick the Raiders to win and advance."

One Analyst Sees Path to Victory

Stillwater Gazette's George Thole: "I think the Ponies can prevail if they put their woes behind them and never lose sight of the victory."

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