Region 27

Game is Saturday at 7 p.m.

1 Newark Catholic (11-1) vs. 4 East Knox (10-2) at Marengo Highland Covrette Stadium

Newark Catholic has been impressive on both offense and defense this year with its only misstep coming in a 28-21 loss to Heath in Week 9.

Since then, the Green Wave have won every game by two possessions or more with its best win coming last week against Caldwell 42-7.

East Knox has enjoyed similar success since losing to Northmor in Week 7.  They are coming off a close 35-28 win to Trimble in the regional quarterfinals.

The Bulldogs relied solely on quarterback Peyton Lester in that game as he would throw each of their five touchdowns including a game-winner in the final minute.

Lester will need to step up mightily if East Knox has any chance of knocking off the dominant Green Wave whose defense has only allowed 14 points per game all season.