HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--THE ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

THE PLAYOFFS IN REVIEW--PART TWO

This installment recaps the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs, as well as the semifinals of the NAIA playoffs.

NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS--QUARTERFINALS

Mount Union 17, Capital 14

The eight-time national champion Purple Raiders moved one step closer to adding yet another title to their trophy case, but not before holding off a challenge from a Crusaders in a close finish.

Article courtesy of Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal

Bonus coverage courtesy of Cleveland.com

St. John Fisher 31, Rowan 0

The Cardinals advance to the national semifinals for the first time ever by pounding the Profs!

Article courtesy of Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Wesley 34, Mary Hardin-Baylor 20

The Wolverines from Dover, Del. advance to the semis after holding off a late rally from their Texas foes.

Article courtesy of Delaware Online

Wisconsin-Whitewater 17, St. John's (Minn.) 14

The Warhawks ward off a challenge from the Johnnies for a big quarterfinal win.

Article courtesy of Janesville (Wis.) Gazette

Bonus coverage

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.)

NAIA PLAYOFFS--SEMIFINALS

Sioux Falls 25, Missouri Valley 18

The Cougars from South Dakota punched their ticket to Savannah, Tenn. after holding off the Vikings in a thriller!

Article courtesy of Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader

St. Francis (Ind.) 49, St. Xavier 20

The Cougars from Fort Wayne, Ind. got the other spot in the NAIA title game by stomping a pack of Cougars from Chicago.

Article courtesy of Fort Wayne.com