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Post by mrsteel on Mar 2, 2018 22:03:57 GMT -5
Lexington 66 Clyde 53 Final I picked Lex by 8 missed by 4 however maybe Lex was a better team than Clyde... check your math Vegas guru
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Post by 4th & 1 on Mar 2, 2018 22:06:18 GMT -5
Lexington 66 Clyde 53 Final I picked Lex by 8 missed by 4 however maybe Lex was a better team than Clyde... I agree Lex is probably a better team. However, Clyde goes 5-18 from the line, 4-22 from three, Harrah finishes with zero points and maybe one rebound, and despite all of that Clyde had Lex down 4 going into the 4th quarter. So if they are better it’s not by much at all.
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Post by portwalk on Mar 2, 2018 22:38:00 GMT -5
Lexington 66 Clyde 53 Final I picked Lex by 8 missed by 5 however maybe Lex was a better team than Clyde...
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Post by portwalk on Mar 2, 2018 22:42:20 GMT -5
I picked Lex by 8 missed by 5 however maybe Lex was a better team than Clyde... Fixed for Mr Steel big win for the minutemen tonight
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 1:03:12 GMT -5
I picked Lex by 8 missed by 4 however maybe Lex was a better team than Clyde... I agree Lex is probably a better team. However, Clyde goes 5-18 from the line, 4-22 from three, Harrah finishes with zero points and maybe one rebound, and despite all of that Clyde had Lex down 4 going into the 4th quarter. So if they are better it’s not by much at all. Give credit to the Lexington defense for some of the Clyde shooting and keeping Harrah in check. You could tell they were focused on him which allowed Homan to have a big night. Lexington also did this with a player on the bench in an arm sling and only shot 2-11 from three so neither team was on fire from long range.
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Post by baldref on Mar 3, 2018 9:29:33 GMT -5
Vermilion 53 Shelby 47 Final I heard Shelby played without would be four year varsity letter winner Brady Hill. He quit. I’ll admit I am out of the loop this year. I only saw four games. I’ve heard about four other kids quitting. Anyone have any additional information about what happened? Correct. Do not know the details but essentially Shelby finished the season (tournament game) with five varsity players remaining from the original roster. Vermilion is good. Give them credit,. They are quick, play hard and have perfected the body-up defense. MOst officials watch the arms and hands and ignore body contact. Vermilion uses a lot of body contact defensively...sort of bump and push with the body. It's usually just enough to throw off a shot.
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Mar 3, 2018 10:09:56 GMT -5
Ok on to the next round... 3/6/18 Game 1 #2 Mansfield Sr. (16-7) vs #4 Sandusky (16-8)
Game 2 #3 Lexington (19-5) vs #1 Vermilion (20-4)
Any thoughts or predictions?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 10:57:54 GMT -5
Sandusky by 6 because they are mad they lost last time. Lex by 5 because sailors have no answer for stover.
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Mar 3, 2018 15:15:34 GMT -5
My only games this year are the Willard sectional finals and the Vermilion/Bellevue game. My recap:
Vermilion/Shelby was flat. Vermilion's crowd is ok, but I imagine they are used to sustained tournament runs. I noticed as well that Shelby was only 4 deep on the bench. It certainly took me out of the game a bit - what could be going on in the players and the coaches' heads prepping for a game when there are only 9 varsity players available? How/When did all these players quit? That seemed more compelling at times. I wasn't thoroughly impressed with Vermilion either time I saw them. They seem to generate most of their points with their chaotic fast-break style, but lack size to create offensive opportunities inside the paint outside of cutting to the paint or dribble drives (which they have personnel to do that). #23 is fun to watch. I can't imagine Vermilion would have had the same success in the Lake division as they did in the Bay. Still a competent team.
Clyde/Lex was a great game to watch. I don't know if the Clyde crowd was raucous because they don't have much historical basketball success or if they were eager to take down Lex again or if they simply are always that lively but I really enjoyed their energy. Clyde's team was extremely entertaining to watch. Even the last guy on the bench was getting up and whooping and jumping and yelling whenever Clyde made a big play - something that I don't see all that much on the high school level. The game was much closer than the scored showed - but fouls really ruled the night as Lex had three players with 4 fouls with several minutes left in the fourth quarter. When Hohman (spelling) fouled out, Clyde couldn't recover.
I bet Lexington smacks Vermilion around with no issue. They have so much more offensive dynamism with Stover than what Vermilion can afford to stop.
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Post by broccolirob on Mar 3, 2018 17:32:29 GMT -5
Lexington may beat Vermilion, but I'll take your bet about them getting smacked around. For better or worse, Vermilion has played to the level of its competition all year, including a game they should have won against Lorain early in the year (a one-point loss aided by the Lorain officiating circuit old-boy network). I submit that Lorain is far more talented than any team in this district. Vermilion's depth isn't quite what it was since they're down an injured starter (Pfeil's younger brother, a very similar athlete and a 2nd team all conference player) but they seemed to have adjusted to that pretty well.
As for the crowd, Willard is a dicey 50-minute drive, especially late at night in the winter. I'll leave it at that.
As for the Sailors' success in the Lake division, they're now 4-0 this season. Wins at Perkins and at Sandusky, and "neutral" court wins 50 minutes away at Willard vs. Bellevue and Shelby. I'm not saying they would finish 11-1 like they did in the Bay, but I think they've proven they can hold their own.
Should be some good games next week.
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Mar 5, 2018 11:22:49 GMT -5
Didn't know Vermilion was down a starter. I saw Vermilion has had some strong competition in their non-league schedule so I can buy that they play to the level of their competition, especially given their results against schools closer to Cleveland. We'll have to see how things play out at districts.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 11:58:44 GMT -5
Didn't know Vermilion was down a starter. I saw Vermilion has had some strong competition in their non-league schedule so I can buy that they play to the level of their competition, especially given their results against schools closer to Cleveland. We'll have to see how things play out at districts. Vermilion was down 2 starters when they played Shelby, one with a foot injury and the other with a hand injury. the kid with the bad foot should be about ready to come back and may play Tuesday. I was told he has been out almost 4 week.
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Post by malabar10 on Mar 5, 2018 12:00:56 GMT -5
Shelbyrr11, any more details about the situation in Shelby? Brady Hill always seemed like a class act, and a 4 year starter, so for him to quit seems dire.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 12:27:00 GMT -5
Shelbyrr11, any more details about the situation in Shelby? Brady Hill always seemed like a class act, and a 4 year starter, so for him to quit seems dire. He was listed as a News Journal All Star. If he is not on a high school team does that automatically remove him from that game?
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Mar 5, 2018 12:51:32 GMT -5
Shelbyrr11, any more details about the situation in Shelby? Brady Hill always seemed like a class act, and a 4 year starter, so for him to quit seems dire. I have no knowledge of anything going on. I do not live in Shelby and the only basketball game I attended this year was the Vermilion game in question, so I am often a few degrees of separation from hearing about these things. It did come as a complete surprise to myself.
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Post by malabar10 on Mar 5, 2018 14:37:46 GMT -5
I found out through my Shelby source, and it is not a good enough reason to quit on your teammates IMO. Sad!
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Mar 6, 2018 11:16:26 GMT -5
He will if he hasn't already come to regret his decision. To me Hill not plaing was the difference in Shelby winning the game.
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Mar 6, 2018 11:23:55 GMT -5
My Predictions.
Sandusky over Mansfield Sr. 63 - 60 in a nail biter. -The memories are still fresh from that 40-16 4th quarter a couple of weeks ago.
Lexington over Vermillion 65 - 58.- Vermillion still down at least a man or possibly 2 from what I've heard. Lex looks to be a lot more physical than vermillion.
I do reserve the right to be wrong, Should be an interesting night. JMHO....
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Post by beefcake on Mar 6, 2018 19:47:12 GMT -5
Sandusky beats Mansfield 56-49
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Mar 6, 2018 21:50:44 GMT -5
Lex was up 30-19 at half on Vermilion last I heard
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Post by portwalk on Mar 6, 2018 22:10:47 GMT -5
Lex was up 30-19 at half on Vermilion last I heard Lex holds on to defeat Vermilion 46-43
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Post by shelbyrr11 on Mar 7, 2018 8:49:04 GMT -5
Lexington may beat Vermilion, but I'll take your bet about them getting smacked around. For better or worse, Vermilion has played to the level of its competition all year, including a game they should have won against Lorain early in the year (a one-point loss aided by the Lorain officiating circuit old-boy network). I submit that Lorain is far more talented than any team in this district. Vermilion's depth isn't quite what it was since they're down an injured starter (Pfeil's younger brother, a very similar athlete and a 2nd team all conference player) but they seemed to have adjusted to that pretty well. As for the crowd, Willard is a dicey 50-minute drive, especially late at night in the winter. I'll leave it at that. As for the Sailors' success in the Lake division, they're now 4-0 this season. Wins at Perkins and at Sandusky, and "neutral" court wins 50 minutes away at Willard vs. Bellevue and Shelby. I'm not saying they would finish 11-1 like they did in the Bay, but I think they've proven they can hold their own. Should be some good games next week. Not the result Vermilion was looking for, but kudos on a great showing. I only listened to the third quarter on the radio, but it really seemed that Pfeil was a huge instrument to keeping Vermilion within reach.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2018 10:36:18 GMT -5
Streaks vs Lex at 2:00 Saturday at Madison Middle School. I am hoping for a Sandusky win but I just don't see it happening. I think Lexington is too physical for the Streaks. If they Streaks win, they need a monster game from two individuals and I mean 20 plus points. I think lex is the better fundamental team and Sandusky will have no answer for Stover down low. I am curious to know what Mansfield did to beat Lex twice this year.
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Post by portwalk on Mar 7, 2018 16:28:10 GMT -5
Streaks vs Lex at 2:00 Saturday at Madison Middle School. I am hoping for a Sandusky win but I just don't see it happening. I think Lexington is too physical for the Streaks. If they Streaks win, they need a monster game from two individuals and I mean 20 plus points. I think lex is the better fundamental team and Sandusky will have no answer for Stover down low. I am curious to know what Mansfield did to beat Lex twice this year. Don’t sell the Streaks short I think they can cause Lex troubles all about pace of play. I’ll be rooting for the inaugural SBC champ on Saturday...
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Mar 7, 2018 23:01:49 GMT -5
In the two wins the Tygers had some key impacts from two players that were not available against the Blue Streaks. Burton and Manns. Also Lex had one of there bad qurarter like the 3rd quarter vs Vermilion. As far as the game Saturday Lex will have to take better care of the basketball against Sandusky's quicker guards. Also contain Williams and Staveskie.
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Post by portwalk on Mar 8, 2018 22:57:21 GMT -5
With all the talk of competitiveness of this district I believe I would've been able to pick every game to this point... No major upsets Lex under seeded, and Vermillion over seeded IMO... Sandusky dominated Senior all but one quarter no surprise really other than that pretty much as expected. Hopefully the Streaks can pull the mild upset in the final taking down the minutemen however if forced to pick I still think Lex advances. Go Streaks
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Mar 8, 2018 23:02:37 GMT -5
Were you able to predict V's 2 injuries? JMHO
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Post by portwalk on Mar 9, 2018 18:46:11 GMT -5
Were you able to predict V's 2 injuries? JMHO Wouldn't' change anything IMO...
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Mar 9, 2018 20:30:38 GMT -5
Only questioning your prognosticating equipment. When you had your deck of gypsy tarot cards out, was there nothing in the cards about the injuries? JMHO
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2018 23:53:17 GMT -5
Were you able to predict V's 2 injuries? JMHO Wouldn't' change anything IMO... 3 of the 4 teams in this district were dealing with injuries.
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