As the season winds down and the post season is about to start what were the teams that surprised you and what teams have left you shaking your head.
Surprise:
Mentor - the Cards are always solid but I don't think people (even Mentor fans) saw this coming. Many thought next year would be their year.
Gilmour - the Lancers lost a lot of talent including their talented big but have surprised people with a very solid season and a legit shot to advance to regionals.
Willoughby South - the Rebels knocked off Lake Catholic early in the year and many called it a fluke - but it was legit. This squad has gone toe to toe with Brush and will finish 2nd in their conference.
Headshakers:
Garfield Heights- it looks like Alonzo Gaffney was correct and was smart to exit stage left. The Meechie and Sonny show has been a roller coaster all year. A solid performance followed up by a clunker. People are not used to seeing the Bulldogs struggle this badly. Possible quick post season exit.
Euclid - the Panthers have had a solid season and have the 2 seed at Solon - but that is more because of a weak district and not their body of work. This was the year they were pointing to because of the Seniors they have but they have struggled with lower division teams (Kirtland, Open Door, etc) when many thought this team would be rolling. They have a chance to advance to regionals but I thought this team would be much better this year.
St. Edward - the Eagles have been another team that many had as Final 4 worthy - yet have struggled at times. They will get a big win and then lose to teams you would expect them to beat convincingly. They very well might advance to regionals - but they are not nearly the team many expected.
Canton McKinley - another team that looked very good in preseason and had a lot of hype around it - yet they have struggled. I think even their faithful fans are surprised at how inconsistent the team has been this year.
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Surprise:
Mentor - the Cards are always solid but I don't think people (even Mentor fans) saw this coming. Many thought next year would be their year.
Gilmour - the Lancers lost a lot of talent including their talented big but have surprised people with a very solid season and a legit shot to advance to regionals.
Willoughby South - the Rebels knocked off Lake Catholic early in the year and many called it a fluke - but it was legit. This squad has gone toe to toe with Brush and will finish 2nd in their conference.
Headshakers:
Garfield Heights- it looks like Alonzo Gaffney was correct and was smart to exit stage left. The Meechie and Sonny show has been a roller coaster all year. A solid performance followed up by a clunker. People are not used to seeing the Bulldogs struggle this badly. Possible quick post season exit.
Euclid - the Panthers have had a solid season and have the 2 seed at Solon - but that is more because of a weak district and not their body of work. This was the year they were pointing to because of the Seniors they have but they have struggled with lower division teams (Kirtland, Open Door, etc) when many thought this team would be rolling. They have a chance to advance to regionals but I thought this team would be much better this year.
St. Edward - the Eagles have been another team that many had as Final 4 worthy - yet have struggled at times. They will get a big win and then lose to teams you would expect them to beat convincingly. They very well might advance to regionals - but they are not nearly the team many expected.
Canton McKinley - another team that looked very good in preseason and had a lot of hype around it - yet they have struggled. I think even their faithful fans are surprised at how inconsistent the team has been this year.
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