When it comes to the postseason, seeding can often be deceiving. Just take a look at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Regional semifinal game between Joliet West and Andrew on Tuesday.

The Tigers were ranked fifth in the Joliet West Sectional while the Thunderbolts were ranked 11th. Conventional wisdom would say the Tigers were heading for an easy victory.

Conventional wisdom doesn’t know a dang thing.

The contest featured three ties and four lead changes as the teams battled through overtime in an instant playoff classic. In the end, though, the higher seed ended up pulling it out.

Alan Martinez scored two goals, including one just before the end of regulation to force overtime for Joliet West. Santiago Sanchez scored in the extra period and the defense held Andrew off as Joliet West g

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