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peebles

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I didn't see a thread for the EBC yet, so here we go. Who's considered favorites this year? I see that Salem has beaten Marlington, Alliance and Minerva. I am assuming that WB should be strong. What about South and Carrollton?
 
 
I was surprised to see the Quakers take down Alliance and Marlington, both on the road. Marlington then nipped WB by a point. Maybe Salem is for real ....would be nice to be able to go see them play.
 
I have watched the first half of the season so far and my opinions should not be too surprising but let me know. The league is down. I am hard pressed to find from top to bottom a weaker league. That being said, props to Salem for being able to get through beating everyone so far. This upcoming WB game will be critical to see if the league gets closer together or they give themselves a nearly insurmountable lead. Alliance has an outside shot but they are not anywhere near the Alliance caliber teams of the past especially with their effort against Salem first time through. South is disappointing in the fact that I thought they had a shot at this year's title, but their play has been inconsistent. Depth is a question because it seems they aways have a weak link on the floor. The term Wishy-Washy (sorry) comes to mind with Minerva but South could be included. Minerva with only 2 league losses could threaten but do they have enough to put together a streak. West Branch as alway has a non-conference schedule that makes them an early season mystery but as with Alliance not the caliber of WB teams from the past. Marlington is a bit of a surprise but I understand the tole that injuries played for them. I did think they would be in the hunt but for one reason or another have played well below expectations. Carrollton as the last place team in a last place league speaks for itself.

The upcoming Salem WB game is determine much for the second run though the league. I will say that Alliance has the best shot at overtaking Salem and I do, still, somewhere in the back of my mind, feel that South and maybe Minerva could/should play themselves into the hunt. However, the teams three games back may be hard pressed to get into the hunt. They need West Branch to tighten things up for the rest of them.

What do you think?
 
I just hope the kids get the rest of the season in. What I see in Minerva is their typical scrappy defensive minded team, but the last few games the offense is starting to put points on the board. They have a pretty good 1-2 punch with Sallade and Costea, at least in the last few games. They might be able to hang around and be in the hunt at the end. I typically don't go to a lot of basketball games, just weekend home games but I am watching a lot of games on live stream this year. All of the schools are doing a very good job covering the games..
 
yes, Minerva has been down for last 2 weeks since their victory over Alliance. It looks as if they only have 11 games in so far. Not sure how they plan on getting 11 more games in.....yikes! What a mess! Coaches sure did earn their keep this season.
 
With about 3 weeks left it looks to me like the league caught up to Salem. It looks like a meat grinder for them coming up and if their recent play is any clue they may be hard pressed to hold on. South and Minerva have the best shot. South controls their destiny and it looks like the league provides the help they will need to get it done. They must win out however and away at Alliance is not going to be easy. Minerva as well has their destiny in front of them but they have so many games to make up is will be a physical challenge to end their season. I have to feel that West Branch is an outside threat but being a win or two down at this time makes their task formidable.
 
D2 seedings

1- Struthers
2- Poland
3- chaney
4- perry
5- Ursuline
6- West branch
7- salem
8- canton south
9- louisville
15- marlington
 
I am new to this board, I am here looking to get information on Salem? Have some good scores and some others that are just OK. Girard drew them in round 1. Girard is a very young team with one of their better players out for the year (Malito). Have decent size and they were starting to play a little better until this most recent shut down. They will come back the week of 2/15, but not sure of the schedule. They are well coached, but just limited in what they can do.

Any insight on Salem would be appreciated!
 
jimmywan22 said:
I am new to this board, I am here looking to get information on Salem? Have some good scores and some others that are just OK. Girard drew them in round 1. Girard is a very young team with one of their better players out for the year (Malito). Have decent size and they were starting to play a little better until this most recent shut down. They will come back the week of 2/15, but not sure of the schedule. They are well coached, but just limited in what they can do.

Any insight on Salem would be appreciated!
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Salem is a pretty well rounded team this year that’s well coached, they are pretty similar to south range in my opinion just a little more gifted offensively. They have some decent size and are streaky from deep
 
So Salem does their job and shares the conference title with West Branch. congratulations to both teams. now the question is if South or Minerva joins them. Both have to win out. Minerva has 3 league games remaining and South just one. Alliance is playing better so Minerva will probably have the tougher road. It is exciting because it comes down to the last game of the year! Minerva at South Saturday Night
 
hoopstar1988 said:
So Salem does their job and shares the conference title with West Branch. congratulations to both teams. now the question is if South or Minerva joins them. Both have to win out. Minerva has 3 league games remaining and South just one. Alliance is playing better so Minerva will probably have the tougher road. It is exciting because it comes down to the last game of the year! Minerva at South Saturday Night
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I am pretty sure Minvera already beat Alliance twice and close the season with Marlingon and Canton South this weekend. They probably is not clear cut favorite in either of they remaining games. So far this may be Green's best coaching job..
 
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