Class 1-2 Sectionals: My Fearless Predictions
It is now time for the sectional playoffs in Classes 1 and 2 and as always, it is time to give you my fearless predictions for this first-round state playoff games. As we all know, anything can happen in the…
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Continue ReadingIt is now time for the sectional playoffs in Classes 1 and 2 and as always, it is time to give you my fearless predictions for this first-round state playoff games. As we all know, anything can happen in the month or March and it usually does, but it is always fun to try to give our little forecasts as to what might happen.
All Sectional games are scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
Class 1
Gideon at Delta: Host Delta is back in the playoffs after advancing to the state quarterfinals last season while Gideon is back for the first time since its Final Four appearance in 2017. (Prediction: Delta)
Chadwick at South Iron: The showcase game with two teams that like to get up and down the court. South Iron is ranked No. 1 in the state, but Chadwick is fearless and will run and press. They scored 104 points in the their district final. (Prediction: South Iron)
Higbee at Northwest (Hughesville): (Prediction: Northwest Hughesville)
Green City at Meadville: A third meeting between these two meetings. Green City won both meetings by double digits. (Prediction: Green City)
St. Elizabeth vs. Golden City at Camdenton: These two teams met in the Final Four a year ago. (Prediction: St. E)
Miami at Thomas Jefferson: (Prediction: Thomas Jefferson)
Grundy County at Orrick: (Prediction: Grundy County)
Stanberry at Mound City: This will be the third meeting between the two teams with Mound City winning both games. (Prediction: Mound City)
Class 2
Alton at Campbell: Host Campbell is making its first appearance in the sectionals with high scorer Blake Fowler Blake Fowler 5'11" | PG Campbell | 2021 State MO (pictured) leading the way. Alton comes into sectionals on a seven-game winning streak. (Prediction: Campbell)
Crystal City at Valle: A rematch of a game played two weeks ago won by Valle. (Prediction: Valle)
Norwood at Newburg: Norwood is paced by standout 2022 guard Garrett Devault while Newburg comes out of District 9. (Prediction: Norwood).
Crane vs. College Heights Christian at Carthage: Crane is currently ranked No. 1 in the state and came out of a tough District 11 field. They will face a solid College Heights Christian squad. (Prediction: Crane)
Wellsville-Middletown vs. Northeast Cairo at Montgomery County: Wellsville-Middletown has been hot down the stretch. NE Cairo is a team with the size and depth to make a deep run in March. (Prediction: NE Cairo).
Salisbury at Lincoln: An excellent matchup featuring a veteran Salisbury team against a talented young Lincoln team that defeated Smithton in the district finals. (Prediction: Salisbury)
Lakeland vs. Wellington-Napoleon at Clinton: Lakeland spent much of the season ranked No. 1 in the state while Well-Nap has a good group of underclassmen (Prediction: Lakeland)
North Andrew at Mid-Buchanan: Two excellent NWMO programs that are used to winning. (Prediction: Mid-Buchanan)