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Scouting St. Edward at Wheaton Academy

St. Edward (6-2, 4-0) at Wheaton Academy (5-3, 3-1)

When: Saturday at 1 p.m. at West Chicago H.S.

Last year: St. Edward 34, Wheaton Academy 28

Last week: Montini 55, Wheaton Academy 0; Marian Central 27, St. Edward 7

Outlook: The Green Wave can wrap up an outright, undefeated Gold Division title in the Suburban Christian Conference with a victory over second-place Wheaton Academy. The Warriors can claim a share of the Gold title with a win. Immaculate Conception could make it a three-way tie for the crown if Wheaton Academy wins and the Knights defeat Chicago Christian (2-6). St. Edward would prefer not to share considering the Green Wave defeated IC in Week 3, 42-0. “To share the title with a team you beat 42-0? It just wouldn't seem right,” St. Edward coach Mike Rolando said. “But I know IC is a totally different team now and playing better because they have a couple of kids back playing who didn't face us. This is a big deal for us. This school hasn't won a lot of conference championships in any sport though we've had a lot of postseason success so it would be nice to bring one home. We want to win it outright. And another win gets us to 7-2 and gives us a better chance at a home (playoff) game. Either way, it's a lot to play for and Wheaton has a lot to play for.” The Warriors enter Week 9 with 30 playoff points. They can guarantee themselves a spot in the postseason field with a victory. A loss puts things up in the air. “If they don't win, they're not going to get in most likely with 5 wins,” Rolando said. “They're where we were last year and we know what kind of intensity we played with in the same situation. I'm sure their seniors will want to do the same thing, so we'll have to come out ready to play.” St. Edward won the first meeting between these schools last year.