 Well, there's no rest when you're headed to the prep bowl. And tonight we preview the Class 3A championship between a pair of undefeated teams, Peers and St. Croix Lutheran. Clayton Castle gives us a glimpse of what to look for in the rematch of last year's state semifinal. It's the game they've been hoping for and waiting for all season. The Peers pioneers will play for another Class 3A state championship facing St. Croix Lutheran, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in the semifinals last season. Getting here seemed effortless as the team thumped Jordan 55-26 over the weekend at US Bank Stadium. I think the kids had a great week of preparation so we were able to shut down Jordan's passing game. They came in averaging over 3,000 yards passing, 35 touchdowns, and the kids just did a heck of a job defensively. Then offensively, we were able to move the ball on the ground. We never punted the whole game and were able to put up a lot of points. So that was a good game plan for the pioneers and we carried it out. The 2017 edition of St. Croix Lutheran features some explosive players on both sides of the ball that are sure to challenge the pioneers like no other team has all season. They're a very good offense. Their running back has gone for big yardage. He's like a three-year starter for them. They've got a very talented wide receiver that they throw the ball to. They present a lot of mismatches with their offense and their defense is very good also. They come up and they gang tackle and they're very quick to the ball. And for the pioneers, they will be heading back down to the home of the Vikings on a mission to avenge the loss from last season and bring home a state championship. I think the kids are excited, you know, they're playing for a state championship and it just happens to be the team that beat them last year by a touchdown. There's no doubt they're focused. They're watching a lot of film. We had a good week of practice for them and hopefully we can carry out their game plan. As for the players, the key will be to remain focused and not to look past the next game. It means everything to them. We got to beat St. Croix and that'd be awesome. Reporting in Pierce, Clayton Castle, Lakeland News. Who's not excited? One of the two championship games this weekend, like I said, featuring undefeated teams kickoff set for one PM Saturday. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.