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I wouldn't be surprised if the margin of victory is less than the Western game. It probably could be about the same but won't. Highlands wanted to prove a point to Western in case they meet in the finals. That reason is not present in the Mason County matchup. Plus Mueller has a pretty good friendship with Mason Co's coach I believe. I have no inside knowledge, but it wouldn't surprise me to see Dale come out and work on the running game and short passes; consume more time scoring; and thus reduce the total points scored, resulting in a smaller margin of victory than the Western game.

When you start playing down to your competition's level, injuries follow. Highlands beat the tar out of Western last week but were very sloppy in the 1st half.. They can work on some things if you know what I mean....Playing down results in complacency IMO. I say treat every game like it was Elder and let the chips fall how they may....