What do I know?
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Well, it's getting close to that time of year when the tournament draws come up. Here's what I think...
South D1 - should be interesting. I think Moe and Elder are hitting their stride, X has taken a few hits lately, and Walnut Hills seems to be playing at a high level as well. Sycamore and Loveland have had great seasons, but not sure they can compete at that next level. Definitely the strongest of the regions, I'll pick Moeller and Elder to make it out as they both seem to be clicking on all cylinders lately.
South D2 - Badin is definitely the team to beat. Had big wins this season over St. X and Centerville. LaSalle isn't going to give them a free pass. They lost to Badin in four earlier in the year, and may surprise them. I'll go with Badin to make it out.
West D1 - This one could be an absolute toss up. Early on I would have said it this was Beavercreek and Centerville's cake walk, and then Northmont takes Creek to 5 and Kettering Fairmont takes Centerville to 5. you also have a Lakota East team who has some decent players as well. In the long run, I think the tougher schedule that they play will help Beavercreek and Centerville make it out
West D2 - This is by far the strongest of regions in D2. Fenwick has had a great season and looks poised to move on, but Carroll is also very good and has went four and five sets in their two losses to Fenwick, their only two losses on the season. Alter also has been playing well and could also throw a wrench into things. I predict Fenwick's setter, who is fantastic, carries them to the state tournament.
East D1 - Total crapshoot! Hilliard Bradley, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Gahanna Lincoln all have a say in who will make it out. Even though Darby has struggled lately they had a nice win over Orange and Olentangy. Honestly the class of the field seems to be Liberty and Bradley, and I think they will make it out.
East D2 - Should be an interesting tournament with Kilbourne, Olentangy, St. Charles, and DeSales all having really good seasons. Only one team makes it out! I'm gonna go with Kilbourne and their big lefty hitter.
North D1 - You might think this is probably the most cut and dry region when it comes to predictions. Jackson and St. Ignatius seem to be the teams to beat, although Ignatius did lose to St. Ed's in five at the beginning of the season.. I feel like Ignatius has played a tougher schedule and will help carry them to state with Jackson.
North D2 - I think there are some good matchups here but I think it comes down to Walsh Jesuit and Brecksville Broadview Heights. BBH has lost to Walsh twice in three the first time and in five the second time with a score of 15-13 in the fifth. I'm calling the upset and BBH upsets Walsh to make it to state.
South D1 - should be interesting. I think Moe and Elder are hitting their stride, X has taken a few hits lately, and Walnut Hills seems to be playing at a high level as well. Sycamore and Loveland have had great seasons, but not sure they can compete at that next level. Definitely the strongest of the regions, I'll pick Moeller and Elder to make it out as they both seem to be clicking on all cylinders lately.
South D2 - Badin is definitely the team to beat. Had big wins this season over St. X and Centerville. LaSalle isn't going to give them a free pass. They lost to Badin in four earlier in the year, and may surprise them. I'll go with Badin to make it out.
West D1 - This one could be an absolute toss up. Early on I would have said it this was Beavercreek and Centerville's cake walk, and then Northmont takes Creek to 5 and Kettering Fairmont takes Centerville to 5. you also have a Lakota East team who has some decent players as well. In the long run, I think the tougher schedule that they play will help Beavercreek and Centerville make it out
West D2 - This is by far the strongest of regions in D2. Fenwick has had a great season and looks poised to move on, but Carroll is also very good and has went four and five sets in their two losses to Fenwick, their only two losses on the season. Alter also has been playing well and could also throw a wrench into things. I predict Fenwick's setter, who is fantastic, carries them to the state tournament.
East D1 - Total crapshoot! Hilliard Bradley, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Gahanna Lincoln all have a say in who will make it out. Even though Darby has struggled lately they had a nice win over Orange and Olentangy. Honestly the class of the field seems to be Liberty and Bradley, and I think they will make it out.
East D2 - Should be an interesting tournament with Kilbourne, Olentangy, St. Charles, and DeSales all having really good seasons. Only one team makes it out! I'm gonna go with Kilbourne and their big lefty hitter.
North D1 - You might think this is probably the most cut and dry region when it comes to predictions. Jackson and St. Ignatius seem to be the teams to beat, although Ignatius did lose to St. Ed's in five at the beginning of the season.. I feel like Ignatius has played a tougher schedule and will help carry them to state with Jackson.
North D2 - I think there are some good matchups here but I think it comes down to Walsh Jesuit and Brecksville Broadview Heights. BBH has lost to Walsh twice in three the first time and in five the second time with a score of 15-13 in the fifth. I'm calling the upset and BBH upsets Walsh to make it to state.
