CC John Paul II at Riviera-Kaufer

# CC John Paul II at Riviera-Kaufer, Non-District Matchup Our model gives CC John Paul II a razor-thin edge in this one, projecting a 2-point victory in what's essentially a coin flip with Riviera-Kaufer sitting at 45 percent to steal it at home. The Crusaders are favored, but barely, which means this is the kind of game where the model might be overthinking it, or the fans might be underestimating a solid home team. You've got to decide whether to trust the algorithm's caution or ride with your gut on a non-district showdown that could break either way. Either way, this one's got all the makings of a Friday night thriller.

• AI prediction: CC John Paul II by 2 · Toss-up
• Win probability: Riviera-Kaufer 45%, CC John Paul II 55%
• CC John Paul II is the model's favorite; Riviera-Kaufer is the underdog
• Non-district game: an early-season measuring stick