Massachusetts division 1 South Playoff preview

Division 1 South 

D1 South
1	Xaverian	6-1
2	Newton North	6-1
3	BC High	4-2
4	Catholic Memorial	4-3
5	Needham	4-3
6	Braintree	4-3
7	Brockton	4-3
8	Franklin	2-5

            There is one team to beat in the South and that is Xaverian Brothers. Xaverian has been the top seed in the south for 4 straingt years. They are also the reigning Super Bowl Champions the last 2 years. Xaverian (6-1) has had the South on lock since the inception of the current MIAA playoff system. Seniors Mekhi Henderson and AJ Ryan lead a defense that has pitched three shutouts in its past five contests. Franklin will be cannon fodder in this warm up test for XB.

3 v 6  BC High features the best running back in the state in Danny Abraham. Braintree has to lock down Abraham but this task is to much for them.

 2 v 7 Newton North has a very talented wide receiver in Bryce Adam. They will host seventh-seeded Brockton (4-3) could prove to be a difficult out.

4 v 5 5^th ranked Needham will not have to travel far (West Roxbury) to play Catholic Conference opponent Catholic Memorial. All CM’s loses were against Catholic schools, so the Knights will take their neighbor to task. 

                                                                                                                            

I see Xaverian again marching to the final again and beating Catholic Conference foe BC High again with their stellar defense to represent the South for the 5^th consecutive year. Hoping for a surprise like Newton North knocking off the big boys.