I don't think there is much chance Springfield Storm CT's the semi. You are both in a stalemate here, if you CT this next game, you lose the Final series for sure, if you play Normal you leave the game to HCA and GS, my hunch is he Normals thinking you will CT and sees his team getting through regardless.I would plan around this.
I'm not sure that the Great 8 does not pose that great a threat No.1 seed could upset either one of your top teams.