Allow me to clarify. Yes, Findlay is more talented than most of Northwest Ohio. What I meant was that they are not as talented as the best teams in the state. Since they are very high in the state rankings and polls, in my opinion, they are not as talented as THOSE other teams that are ranked similarly.
Hill and the big kid are very good high school basketball players. I don't believe the rest of their team is very talented. I have seen them a few times. They only play 6, maybe 7, players. Those other 4/5 guys are just solid, tough, hard working players and they all play well TOGETHER. A few football player types that know their role and are physical. Combine that with a great coach and you have a formula for a very successful season.
Just looking at the NW Ohio Division 1 Districts, I would take Whitmer, Perrysburg, St. John's, Sandusky, Lima (the Spartans are very talented; just really young) over Findlay in terms of overall talent. That doesn't mean that I think Findlay would lose to all of those teams. But in terms of talent on the court, I just think Findlay isn't as good as what their record shows. That is a compliment to them. I think they have one of the best programs in the area. It feels like every season they pull off a few upsets in the regular season.
When it comes to tournament time, I believe talent shines. So in March, I do not think Findlay will make it to Regionals. Obviously we'll wait and see what the bracket looks like, but I just think a more talented team will beat them. There are some Findlay faithful on here that believe that they regularly underachieve in the tournament. I completely disagree with that. I think they OVERACHIEVE in the regular season, which sets them for disappointment in the tournament.