Do not overlook Springfield’s D. This game will be a slug fest.St. Ed is obviously the favorite, but I want to see them play Marysville. Should be a hell of a game.
Lakota West certainly a strong argument as they're the ones who dethroned the defending state champsLakota west should be favored against Moeller and the Region 2 winner. From there who knows
Yes. I'll never understand why that early season OT loss to a pretty good rival school knocked PC off the radar and out of the state top 10. I have them in the final 4.Pick central
Especially considering all 8 are ranked I the state top 10, including the entire top 5. Let's see who wants it the most.It’s definitely one of the stronger and more interesting final 8s in a while.
Just FYI: it will be R2 V R1 & R3 V R4 for Semi Finals. So Lakota would not play an R2 team unless R2 beats R1 & Lakota makes it to state finalLakota west should be favored against Moeller and the Region 2 winner. From there who knows
What about Springfield-Moeller?If I had the power to rearrange all this? Games I would like to see?
Marysville - UA on a dirt field. A little muddy as a bonus.
Moeller - Ed
Springfield - LW put this one on the track.
Medina - PC
That was a great team that was very driven. Wouldn't be denied.Upper Arlington was the first D1 champion ever from the Columbus area (2000).
false, the matchups are not set until the regional finals sites are finalized. we will likely get R2 vs R4Just FYI: it will be R2 V R1 & R3 V R4 for Semi Finals. So Lakota would not play an R2 team unless R2 beats R1 & Lakota makes it to state final
Correct. Geography plays a big part. SHS is considered SW Ohio so they will be scheduled against R4. Marysville probably would be too. But, if a Toledo area team won R2, they'd probably be put against R1.false, the matchups are not set until the regional finals sites are finalized. we will likely get R2 vs R4
What's your prediction for Friday vs. PC?The 2000 UA team had a better overall D-fense than this years team, Better rushing attack (Backes was a game changer on both sides of the ball), better O-line, Better D-line. This years team has great balance and much better passing attack then the 2000 team. The Rushing attack with Greesock (who is as good a back as any team left) A solid QB in Monin, Two receivers that can break it any time Cannon & Mazzeferi. Defensivley they have studs at every level and are more of a a bend don't break D Vs the 2000 teams whos D-Line with Frazier/Schaefer and Lisis would pin their ears back and get after the QB. This years Team can play with anybody. If they get up a couple scores you better have an offense that can play in a shoot out cause this team can bust a big one though the air or on the ground on any given play.
Is that set in stone? I’ve seen the state change matchups based on who comes out of each region. I have a hard time believing they wouldn’t match up Lakota West and Springfield if they were left standingJust FYI: it will be R2 V R1 & R3 V R4 for Semi Finals. So Lakota would not play an R2 team unless R2 beats R1 & Lakota makes it to state final
A link on the OHSAA site shows Region 1 vs. Region 2 (and 3 vs. 4) in the state semifinals:false, the matchups are not set until the regional finals sites are finalized. we will likely get R2 vs R4
false, the matchups are not set until the regional finals sites are finalized. we will likely get R2 vs R4
that’s the Maxpreps bracket. the OHSAA states “rebracketing may occur at State Semifinals”A link on the OHSAA site shows Region 1 vs. Region 2 (and 3 vs. 4) in the state semifinals: