Amboy Clippers football

Here is a look at Friday's 8-man championship between defending champion Amboy and Milledgeville, including a prediction and players to watch. Both the Clippers and Missiles took down undefeated teams to get there.

For the third straight year, the Amboy Clippers will be playing for an 8-man championship after beating previously undefeated No. 1 Pawnee 52-8 on Saturday. Amboy will face Milledgeville for the title.

Dixon faces Coal City with a shot at its first semifinal berth, defending 8-man champ Amboy faces No. 1 Pawnee and Polo and Milledgeville square off in a rematch to reach the title game. Read what all four area coaches had to say heading into Saturday's big games.