Its probably not the final four you envisioned before the season started, or even halfway through. But that's what the playoffs are all about. Sometimes the hot teams, not the best teams, are the ones that go the farthest.
Both West Salem and Sheldon are riding 10 game winning streaks. Grant has won seven in a row, Tualatin five. The question now. Which team can add two more wins to their streak.
Sheldon and West Salem have probabl

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Grant vs. Central Catholic
This is without a doubt in my mind, the best game of the weekend. If you like good old fashion shootouts, look no further. Grant has averaged 42 points in the past four games, Central Catholic, 38.
The Rams have one of the state's best QB-receiver combos in Nick Green and Jordan Freelander.
But the Generals have two things on their side, momentum, and Andre Broadous. Grant hasn't

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by Evan Chevrier

Lake Oswego @ Canby
This is the spot where I was supposed to be writing about the big rematch between Lake Oswego and Jesuit. But the Cougars through a wrench in those plans, and now they're hosting a home game. I heard stories this week, about Canby parents that normally go to all the games, skipping it last week, because they didn't think they had a chance. I'll bet they'll be there Friday.
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Gresham @ Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego begins their playoff push Friday against Gresham. The state's number one team does not get a first round bye, due to predetermined seedings before the season.
Gresham made the playoffs as the fifth seed in the Mount Hood Conference, despite having a losing record.
Lake Oswego should have no problem with the Gophers, but the real test will come next week, with a likely rematch

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Central Catholic @ Centennial
The Mount Hood Conference title is on the line Friday, as Centennial (7-2) plays host to Central Catholic (6-3). The winner will be the number one seed heading into the first round of the playoffs.
Early in the season, the Eagles looked like they were going to sweep through the conference without a loss, but they stumbled two weeks ago at David Douglas.
The Rams meantime, have

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