The headline name on the St. Laurence side appears to be Jesus Salazar. The update says he has combined goals with assists, which matters in a tournament setting where one player can tilt tight matches in several ways.
For an unbeaten side, that dual threat is often the separator. A forward who can score and also release runners gives opponents two problems at once.
If St. Laurence have looked smooth, Lockport appear to have earned their place the harder way. Reports say the semi-final against De La Salle went all the way to a seven-round shootout, with Nick Gorka scoring the decisive penalty in a 5-4 win.
Shootout wins do not always predict the next result, but they can reveal composure, squad nerve and trust from the spot.
Early rankings can move quickly, but this final looks like an immediate chance to challenge the order. If Lockport win, the case to dislodge St. Laurence from the summit will only grow. If the Vikings stay perfect, they strengthen the idea that they are the side everyone else must chase. Either way, the next storyline is obvious: can Salazar decide the final, or will Gorka and Lockport turn resilience into a statement win?