The D Zone predicts the #96 Reading vs. #129 Breckenridge game

Division 8 State Championship game:

The #96 ranked, Reading Rangers overcame an early playoff task by knocking out the juggernaut, defending champions - Ottawa Lake Whiteford in Districts. The Rangers who beat Grass Lake in the week 9 for the Big 8 vs. Cascades crossover championship, we're told were the first Big 8 team to ever win the #1 vs. #1 crossover game. This will be Reading's first state finals appearance.

Reading's playoff path features wins over; #269 Holton, #234 Southeastern, #56 Whiteford, and #214 Pittsford.

The #129 ranked, Breckenridge Huskies enter this game with a 13-0 record and it will also be their first state finals appearance. Just 4 years ago the Huskies were 0-9 and they have since won 32 of their last 35 games. Breckenridge has shutout 8 opponents this year.

Breckenridge's playoff path features wins over; #149 Harbor Beach, #115 Ishpeming, #177 Johannesburg-Lewiston, and #245 Frankfort.

Following the regular season, Reading was the #96 ranked team in the state and #2 in Division 8 while Clarkston was the #129 ranked team in the state and #4 in Division 8.

Prediction: Reading by 6

Explanation: This is the only game of the weekend with two undefeated teams going head-to-head. Both defenses are solid that something will need to give and this should be a great game. Reading beat the #1 ranked Whiteford and Breckenridge beat the #3 ranked Ishpeming so they're well prepared for this game.