by Get Lynned » Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:23 am
As for the other regions...
North Coast
1. Solon
2. Aurora
This is probably the toughest one to call. Solon is the most likely of the teams in the region to clinch one of the two spots, and I believe that they're the best team in the region. After Solon, it's hard to tell. My gut says Aurora, although it could certainly be Olmsted Falls or Westlake.
Northeast
1. Copley
2. Cloverleaf
I expect Copley to win the Northeast Regional. Cloverleaf has a pretty solid squad this year, too. I expect that the Colts' balance will overcome the one man wrecking crew that is Jason Wright (and friends) of Black River in the game that decides the final entrant on the road (I-71) to Columbus.
Northwest
1. Sidney
2. Centerville
Of all six regions, this is the one where I'm pretty much making an educated guess. Sidney might have the best resume this year of the teams in the NW Regional. After that... I'm not entirely sure. I have Centerville as #2 on a basis no stronger than the belief that since they're a large school and given they traditionally do well in Dayton-area tournaments (when they attend), that they can probably out-muscle everyone else in NW Ohio. If not Centerville, then probably Tiffin Columbian or TS4A, since those two have more extensive pyramidal experience of recent than the Elks. I guess that Versailles could also be playing in the afternoon for that second spot, too, since they're from the MAC (what's understood doesn't need to be explained.)
West Central
1. Beavercreek
2. MVS
Well... I don't know if it'll be in that order, but I'd say with a high degree of confidence that it'll be those two advancing from the WC. The only thing that would likely cause my prediction to break is if Northmont can catch a good packet against the BC/MVS loser in the "final ticket to Columbus" game.
Southwest
1. Little Miami
2. Walnut Hills
In years past, I would typically try and pick a GCL school like St. X or Moeller, or even one of the inner-ring suburbs like Madeira. However, Little Miami will almost certainly win this region based on their strong performances this year at Northmont events and others. After LM, Walnut Hills is probably the safest bet. I don't even know who WH's toughest competition would likely be. CHCA? Wyoming? X?
Southeast
1. Bexley
2. ???
See above post(s).
Thomas Moore
Ohio Wesleyan '18
Retired from online, for good.