Northeast may have the best chance out of the teams with the chance to repeat of doing so. They have been dominant in every aspect of the game, overpowering teams on offense and allowing an impressive 9.6 points per game on defense. J.P. O'Connell and Ryan Adams lead a unit that has been nearly impossible to slow all year, and their secondary showed just how talented they are in limiting Pope John's Malcolm Brown during their first round win.
Offensively, quarterback Don DiPietrantonio leads an attack that boats a slew of talented runners. The Golden Knights have topped 30 points in each of their last five games, outscoring opponents 192-30.
For Brighton, it all starts with the offensive duo of quarterback Jonathan Marrero and running back Andrew Maestre. Both have shown the ability to make big plays, combining for six touchdowns of 30 yards or more.
The Brighton defense has been impressive as well. They've done a good job forcing turnovers, and Tuesday they were able to dominate a very strong West Bridgewater team. They'll have to do a better job in the trenches this week if they hope to earn a win, as Northeast has shown the ability to grind out long, methodical drives.
The difference in this one could come down to kick coverage. Northeast has done a very good job defending kickoffs this year, but Brighton may very well by the best team in the state at making things happen on special teams. Four times they've been able to return kicks for scores, and if they are able to consistently give their offense short fields to work with, they could be raising a banner next week. 
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