Region 9

[Pol pot]

raider -- they don't suck because they are from SEO, they aren't ready for the rigors of the playoffs because they didn't play any good competition. Plain & simple.

What do you know about the playoffs?

[Raider6309]

Looks like Athens got a good draw with Granville. Same type of team as Athens. De Sales eliminated

[A-Town Big Dog]

Looks like Athens got a good draw with Granville. Same type of team as Athens. De Sales eliminated

Still not guaranteed to see Granville, Logan Elm is also still in the mix. If Waite wins tomorrow, Dover will get in at #7 and push Logan Elm down to the #8 spot and Granville would be out. If Waite loses Dover finishes #9 and is out which would allow Granville to finish #8 and allow Logan Elm to remain #7.

[Pol pot]

Logan Elm or Granville will be no match for Athens.

[GoChiefs]

Big win for Philly who missed the playoffs a couple of years ago at 9-1 I think.

Yep. '09 I believe? Only loss was to Dover and they still only finished 11th or 12th in the region.

[athens78]

Athen and MF are buy far the most talented teams in this region. However has anyone noticed Brookhavens move up over the last few weeks? Wasn't it like 4 weeks ago they were outside the top 8 and only a couple weeks ago they were at 8 or 9? Now finished at a 3. Inner city could be a whole lot a problems for people. Athens, MF, Brookhaven and New Philly are the only ones with a chance.

[LHS 72]

Athen and MF are buy far the most talented teams in this region. However has anyone noticed Brookhavens move up over the last few weeks? Wasn't it like 4 weeks ago they were outside the top 8 and only a couple weeks ago they were at 8 or 9? Now finished at a 3. Inner city could be a whole lot a problems for people. Athens, MF, Brookhaven and New Philly are the only ones with a chance.

Region will finish like this:

Marion Franklin
Brookhaven
Athens
New Philly

2nd place will be very close between Athens and The Haven!

[GoChiefs]

I'd be very surprised if Philly makes any noise in the playoffs. I look for Tri Valley to put them out in the 1st round. Same old New Philly. Make it in to the playoffs by way of an easy schedule and get eliminated early.

[LHS 72]

Logan Elm or Granville will be no match for Athens.

Watch for Granville Been running the same system as the bullpuppies for years!

[athens78]

I'm not sure easy schedule has anything to do with it. Athens plays what most would consider a very easy schedule but they are very talented and can compete with anyone. The only advantage most schools in the playoffs will have on them is that Athens never played most of its starters past the first or second series of the third quarter. That being said it may also be an advantage for Athens, having healthy rested starters. Logan Elm has no possible chance to advance and Tri-Valley coming from a football league MVL may get past Philly.

[athens78]

if Athens wins its first round game who would they play next? The winner of the 4/5 game or the 3/6 game?

[GoChiefs]

I'm not sure easy schedule has anything to do with it. Athens plays what most would consider a very easy schedule but they are very talented and can compete with anyone. The only advantage most schools in the playoffs will have on them is that Athens never played most of its starters past the first or second series of the third quarter. That being said it may also be an advantage for Athens, having healthy rested starters. Logan Elm has no possible chance to advance and Tri-Valley coming from a football league MVL may get past Philly.

I hope that I'm wrong, I'd love to see the Quakers finally get over that hump and get past week 11, but history doesn't favor them. Yes, I realize the past is the past, but sometimes history has a way of repeating itself. Look at Philly's last 5 or 6 playoff appearances. Not once making it onto round 2. Even in '03 I think when they went into the playoffs the #1 seed, they still got bounced in the first round. It just seems like come playoffs, they are just not prepared.

[Pol pot]

Go Chiefs I would agree with you on NP.

[A-Town Big Dog]

I watched Logan Elm play Hamilton TWP Thursday night and while I would favor Athens over them, I wouldn't say they have no chance of advancing to round 2. While I think if you could choose any teams in the playoffs or with a chance to get in today that you would want either LE or Granville both are still pretty darn good and with a break or two can beat you.

[Raider6309]

Does Marion still have their best player out for the year? They didn't look good in any of their second half of the season games.

[bengals01]

Looks like Athens got a good draw with Granville. Same type of team as Athens. De Sales eliminated

Still not guaranteed to see Granville, Logan Elm is also still in the mix. If Waite wins tomorrow, Dover will get in at #7 and push Logan Elm down to the #8 spot and Granville would be out. If Waite loses Dover finishes #9 and is out which would allow Granville to finish #8 and allow Logan Elm to remain #7.

i heard if waite wins Athens plays Dover if they lose it's Granvile. Do you think Dovers win over Waite in reg. season and Waite beating 2-7 Woodward is enough to put them at 7?

[Raider6309]

Yes, Joe eitel has dover's max out more than Granville. I don't see Waite winning tho. If they win, Dover is 7th and Logan elm is 8th

[bengals01]

Yes, Joe eitel has dover's max out more than Granville. I don't see Waite winning tho. If they win, Dover is 7th and Logan elm is 8th

it looks like Waite at 1-8 and woodward at 2-7 there playing for last place in there reagon Paster has Waite 7 pt. favorite

[Raider6309]

I hope they win. Athens should kill Logan elm, help Athens since playing SEO teams wasn't any competition

[mray23]

I watched Logan Elm play Hamilton TWP Thursday night and while I would favor Athens over them, I wouldn't say they have no chance of advancing to round 2. While I think if you could choose any teams in the playoffs or with a chance to get in today that you would want either LE or Granville both are still pretty darn good and with a break or two can beat you.

Logan Elm is a better team than how they played Thursday vs HT. The 40+ mph wind, heavy rain, and the muddy field really hampered both teams. LE may not beat Athens but if they play to their potential, they should hang around for awhile plus Coach Bartholomew (sp?) is a very good coach.