If it’s true that defense wins championships, then it’s easy to see why St. Charles is the clear favorite to win the bracket in Division II select.

The top-seeded Comets broke open a tight quarterfinals game in the second half with a methodical offensive approach and two pick-sixes to storm past eighth-seeded E.D. White 31-0 on Friday night at Frank Monica Field.

St. Charles (11-1) is one win away from what would be a sixth appearance in a state championship game in seven seasons if it can knock off fourth-seeded University High next Friday night in LaPlace.

Friday night's loss was the first for the Cardinals (8-4) since they started the season 0-3 and then went on an eight-game winning streak.

The game’s first drive set the tone for the Comets despite the fact it ended in a turnover o

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