The Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish face another big-time opponent in Week 5. (Photo by John Fitzgerald/5Star Preps).
BY JESSE SMITHEY
Hard to believe, but the midpoint of the regular season is on the near horizon.
Every team’s identity is what it is at this point.
And, in theory, that should make games easier to pick.
But, in truth, they become harder.
Injuries sneak in. Rivalry spotlights alter outcomes. And pressures to lock up playoff spots play a huge deciding factor.
So let’s take a gander at the 43 projected winners of games involving 5Star Preps area teams in Week Five…
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