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Post by shelbyrr11 on Dec 12, 2023 20:05:24 GMT -5
It appears the great decision-makers of our area read our opinions and ideas on this website about the district tournament location last year (I kid, I kid, but it does line up with some of our thoughts shared last season...)
Per Jake Furr on Twitter/X:
"Also, according to the @nwdabsports site, the Division II boys basketball district tournament that was held at Ashland last year is a TBD site. Sources say it will either be at Mansfield Senior, Ontario, Lexington, or Galion (in that order) depending on who is still playing."
The northern half of the district may have some grief about this, but at least we are showing some presumed cooperation and creativity amongst area schools to provide a district location that suits what should be an exciting district tournament this season.
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Dec 12, 2023 22:10:05 GMT -5
That is great news. Should be an exciting district for what could be some nice crowds at the district games no matter what venue is selected.
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Post by dude on Dec 12, 2023 22:36:18 GMT -5
Have they listed the teams that will be in this District?
If I had to make a guess as of today. Ontario will be hosting.
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Dec 12, 2023 22:55:12 GMT -5
From wherever I know to check, no word on the district teams. As far as geography is concerned, I think the southern site list implies we could grab Kenton and Upper Sandusky. Sandusky is up to D1, so I can see Bellevue being shuttled to what was the Millbury Lake district this last season (where Clyde was allocated). That would make our district the same size as last year. Only Vermilion, Perkins, and Norwalk would be left with a long drive south in that scenario. That's reasonable if there's a Kenton & Upper who have to make a similar drive towards Richland County.
I had the same thoughts about the eventual host. Ontario ought to be the host unless there are some considerable seeding shenanigans and turmoil. I have the hindsight of reading that Lex won @ Mansfield 70-45 tonight. Maybe there's a world where Lex or Shelby gets Mansfield in the draw & a victory over them during sectionals. Can't ignore Willard acting up and knocking off a team either. Ignoring that, I'd say Ontario is the likely spot. I think any of the sites show more promise than Ashland HS.
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Post by dude on Dec 12, 2023 23:00:06 GMT -5
From wherever I know to check, no word on the district teams. As far as geography is concerned, I think the southern site list implies we could grab Kenton and Upper Sandusky. Sandusky is up to D1, so I can see Bellevue being shuttled to what was the Millbury Lake district this last season (where Clyde was allocated). That would make our district the same size as last year. Only Vermilion, Perkins, and Norwalk would be left with a long drive south in that scenario. That's reasonable if there's a Kenton & Upper who have to make a similar drive towards Richland County. I had the same thoughts about the eventual host. Ontario ought to be the host unless there are some considerable seeding shenanigans and turmoil. I have the hindsight of reading that Lex won @ Mansfield 70-45 tonight. Maybe there's a world where Lex or Shelby gets Mansfield in the draw & a victory over them during sectionals. Ignoring that, I'd say Ontario is the likely spot. Norwalk is also D1 |
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Dec 12, 2023 23:05:59 GMT -5
Ah. Didn't catch that about Norwalk. Maybe that's enough to keep Bellevue in the scene. As I look at the NW district schools listed on Davey1 and the Ashland bracket from last year, I didn't realize how much the gravity has shifted towards a near total stronghold for teams in the Richland County area. Truly hard to complain from most schools' perspective as far as driving is concerned.
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Post by 419bossman on Dec 12, 2023 23:32:17 GMT -5
There are 33 teams for DII, so each district will get 11.
Gained- Bowling Green, Tiffin Columbian
Lost- Wapakoneta, Sandusky, Norwalk, Otsego
Here are the DII teams- Bath, Bellevue, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Central Catholic, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Galion, Kenton, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Maumee, Napoleon, Ontario, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Shawnee, Shelby, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert, Vermilion, Wauseon, Woodward, Willard.
My predictions
Lake- Bowling Green, Bryan, Central Catholic, Clyde, Maumee, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Wauseon, Woodward
Liberty-Benton- Bath, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Napoleon, Shawnee, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert
TBA- Bellevue, Clear Fork, Columbian, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Ontario, Perkins, Shelby, Vermilion, Willard
I could be wrong on a few of them, but I think this is what they might do
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Post by dude on Dec 13, 2023 6:15:51 GMT -5
There are 33 teams for DII, so each district will get 11. Gained- Bowling Green, Tiffin Columbian Lost- Wapakoneta, Sandusky, Norwalk, Otsego Here are the DII teams- Bath, Bellevue, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Central Catholic, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Galion, Kenton, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Maumee, Napoleon, Ontario, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Shawnee, Shelby, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert, Vermilion, Wauseon, Woodward, Willard. My predictions Lake- Bowling Green, Bryan, Central Catholic, Clyde, Maumee, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Wauseon, Woodward Liberty-Benton- Bath, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Napoleon, Shawnee, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert TBA- Bellevue, Clear Fork, Columbian, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Ontario, Perkins, Shelby, Vermilion, Willard I could be wrong on a few of them, but I think this is what they might do This could be very accurate but Columbian is much closer to Liberty Benton and the trip for Upper is similar if at Ontario or even Galion. (that is if Mansfield and Lex do not host) |
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Dec 13, 2023 20:15:58 GMT -5
I've noticed on Davey 1 schools that changed Divisions have been adjusted, but their District Locations have not. I have to assume Norwalk and Sandusky will be either in Lake or Central Catholic District
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Post by edchambers on Dec 18, 2023 15:14:57 GMT -5
There are 33 teams for DII, so each district will get 11. Gained- Bowling Green, Tiffin Columbian Lost- Wapakoneta, Sandusky, Norwalk, Otsego Here are the DII teams- Bath, Bellevue, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Central Catholic, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Galion, Kenton, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Maumee, Napoleon, Ontario, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Shawnee, Shelby, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert, Vermilion, Wauseon, Woodward, Willard. My predictions Lake- Bowling Green, Bryan, Central Catholic, Clyde, Maumee, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Wauseon, Woodward Liberty-Benton- Bath, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Napoleon, Shawnee, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert TBA- Bellevue, Clear Fork, Columbian, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Ontario, Perkins, Shelby, Vermilion, Willard I could be wrong on a few of them, but I think this is what they might do Nailed it. |
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Dec 18, 2023 15:31:14 GMT -5
There are 33 teams for DII, so each district will get 11. Gained- Bowling Green, Tiffin Columbian Lost- Wapakoneta, Sandusky, Norwalk, Otsego Here are the DII teams- Bath, Bellevue, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Central Catholic, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Galion, Kenton, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Maumee, Napoleon, Ontario, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Shawnee, Shelby, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert, Vermilion, Wauseon, Woodward, Willard. My predictions Lake- Bowling Green, Bryan, Central Catholic, Clyde, Maumee, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Wauseon, Woodward Liberty-Benton- Bath, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Napoleon, Shawnee, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert TBA- Bellevue, Clear Fork, Columbian, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Ontario, Perkins, Shelby, Vermilion, Willard I could be wrong on a few of them, but I think this is what they might do Nailed it. that's why even Bruce Springsteen calls 419 The Boss |
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Dec 18, 2023 17:36:32 GMT -5
There are 33 teams for DII, so each district will get 11. Gained- Bowling Green, Tiffin Columbian Lost- Wapakoneta, Sandusky, Norwalk, Otsego Here are the DII teams- Bath, Bellevue, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Central Catholic, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Galion, Kenton, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Maumee, Napoleon, Ontario, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Shawnee, Shelby, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert, Vermilion, Wauseon, Woodward, Willard. My predictions Lake- Bowling Green, Bryan, Central Catholic, Clyde, Maumee, Port Clinton, Rogers, Rossford, Scott, Wauseon, Woodward Liberty-Benton- Bath, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Napoleon, Shawnee, St. Marys, Upper Sandusky, Van Wert TBA- Bellevue, Clear Fork, Columbian, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Sr., Ontario, Perkins, Shelby, Vermilion, Willard I could be wrong on a few of them, but I think this is what they might do Nailed it. Did the district assignments settled finally? If so, where could I find it, other than this post if it's correct. Tiffin and Bellevue would be a fun wrinkle in the district. Tiffin looks like they are rolling along pretty decently. Could be a fun sectional final matchup with one of those two taking on someone like Willard, Mansfield, Lex, and Shelby. As far as I can understand, the Liberty-Benton district could be reasonably weak. Defiance is looking a step down from usual. Van Wert has taken their L's. |
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Post by 419bossman on Dec 18, 2023 17:44:47 GMT -5
Go to nwdab.org to find the list.
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Post by dude on Jan 27, 2024 7:00:45 GMT -5
This district happens to have multiple teams being mentioned in the state rankings. Once again one of the tougher districts in the state.
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Jan 27, 2024 9:27:21 GMT -5
In alphabetical order, here are notable teams in this district:
Bellevue 11-3
Lexington 17-1
Mansfield 12-3
Shelby 12-2
Willard 12-2
That's a combined record of 64-11 amongst the top five teams. The 11 losses are comprised of:
Tiffin 8-6
Sandusky 11-1 (3x, Bellevue Willard Mansfield)
Norwalk 9-6
Gahanna Lincoln 11-5
Ottawa-Glandorf 13-2
Margaretta 12-2
Lexington (Mansfield 2x and Shelby)
Plenty of battle tested teams in this grouping, and that's only by examining the losses.
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Post by dude on Jan 27, 2024 14:36:57 GMT -5
In alphabetical order, here are notable teams in this district: Sports are not made to be alphabetical. I could see an argument for this order. Lexington 17-1 Shelby 12-2 Mansfield 12-3 Willard 12-2 Bellevue 11-3 |
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Jan 27, 2024 15:18:42 GMT -5
In alphabetical order, here are notable teams in this district: Sports are not made to be alphabetical. I could see an argument for this order. Lexington 17-1 Shelby 12-2 Mansfield 12-3 Willard 12-2 Bellevue 11-3 I definitely agree with 1st 3, but could be solid debate between Bellevue and Willard. I guess we'll find out tonight, Ha! |
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Jan 28, 2024 1:18:03 GMT -5
Sports are not made to be alphabetical. I could see an argument for this order. Lexington 17-1 Shelby 12-2 Mansfield 12-3 Willard 12-2 Bellevue 11-3 I definitely agree with 1st 3, but could be solid debate between Bellevue and Willard. I guess we'll find out tonight, Ha! Shelby definitely proved to be 2 over Mansfield Senior, and we'll slide Bellevue past Willard |
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Post by malabar10 on Jan 28, 2024 13:04:54 GMT -5
It us sad that D2 NW dist 1 only has 2 of the 11 teams in it with a winning record, and they both have 5 Ls. Is there any other solution? Top 5 teams in Dist 3 would be top seed.
On another note, are the seeds locked into a bracket, or can coaches still pick their line on the bracket?
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Post by dude on Jan 28, 2024 13:19:29 GMT -5
It us sad that D2 NW dist 1 only has 2 of the 11 teams in it with a winning record, and they both have 5 Ls. Is there any other solution? Top 5 teams in Dist 3 would be top seed. On another note, are the seeds locked into a bracket, or can coaches still pick their line on the bracket? Coach pick still for brackets. Having the higher seed host Sectional games will put a new spin on some movement. |
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Feb 11, 2024 17:22:12 GMT -5
#2 Lexington vs winner of #8 Galion vs #9Clear Fork
#1 Shelby vs #11 Vermillion
#3 Willard vs winner #6 Sandusky Perkins vs #7 Tiffin Columbian
#4 Bellevue vs winner #5 Mansfield Senior vs #10 Ontario
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