Fairland versus Portsmouth West thoughts

[Dragon70]

I’m looking forward to watching this contest tomorrow night too see if the Dragons can get revenge for a loss in late December by three points to the Senators. Fairland has changed a little since then but must keep the Senators off the boards and shoot better from long distance then last time. Hopefully the home advantage will pull the dragons thru this battle.

[TigerBob]

I like the Dragons, but they are gettable without Porter. Scary sectional final for the 2 seed, West battle tested coming out of toughest league in SE district.

[TigerBob]

The big question is will Fairland take their senior banners down?

[Ironman92]

If No AP I think West is the slight favorite

[MattyIce]

I like the Dragons, but they are gettable without Porter. Scary sectional final for the 2 seed, West battle tested coming out of toughest league in SE district.

Toughest league in SE District? I definitely think that’s a stretch.

[Ironman92]

I like the Dragons, but they are gettable without Porter. Scary sectional final for the 2 seed, West battle tested coming out of toughest league in SE district.

Toughest league in SE District? I definitely think that’s a stretch.

Who you got?

[MattyIce]

Leagues in Southeast District basketball: FAC, SVC, SHAC, TVC, OVC, SOC. I think this is all of them.

I’m not convinced the SOC is the toughest league out of all these conferences. The FAC is made up of some big schools that are very competitive on the hardwood and the OVC matchups were a dogfight every game this year.

[TigerBob]

I honestly didn’t think it was a controversial statement. SE district will produce 6 district champs, SOC teams are favored for 3 of them. Three of pfloyd’s top four, with South Webster, Wheelersburg looming as potential dark horses. West is 6th best and beat the OVC champ.

Best league in SEO this year.

[MattyIce]

I do not feel like the SOC is the best league in the SE district this year. The OVC was a much more competitive league from top to bottom. The OVC has 5 teams in the top 12 in DIII, SOC has 2.

[Ironman92]

I do not feel like the SOC is the best league in the SE district this year. The OVC was a much more competitive league from top to bottom. The OVC has 5 teams in the top 12 in DIII, SOC has 2.

Fairland
Ironton….peaking nicely
Portsmouth….peaking nicely
Chesapeake….lost some steam
South Point lost steam
Gallia Academy lost some momentum too

Very solid league….watched Jackson win at Peake and South Point

Waverly….best team
Minford
Valley
South Webster
Portsmouth West
Burg

It’s close….SOC 2 had a more consistent very good season IMO

[Kicker.]

The SOC vs OVC debate is like B1G football and SEC. the SEC may have 2-3 very good squads but the rest are still solid. But as far as the game I think West has a shot and pull this one out

[MattyIce]

West definitely has a shot in this game. Overall, it seems like they underachieved during the regular season. Fairland wins the rematch.

[peake71]

I dont think the Peake has lost steam. Yes lost to South Point, 3rd game in 4 days. To beat Gallia and South Webster in back to back days and then play South Point. Easy 1st sectional game gavevsome rest as Coach Davis pulled the starters and everyone played.

[CAT22]

I’ve heard that AP is playing tomorrow, if so, I’ll take the dragons by 6.

[84Dragon]

I’ve heard that AP is playing tomorrow, if so, I’ll take the dragons by 6.

Good for him AND Fairland . If he does play , I say he will definitely be slowed down. I was suprised by the early season loss to West but theyre a decent team , but Fairland is better . I say the Dragons pull this one out .

[bbjunky81]

If AP plays they will win.

If he doesn't they will lose.

West has had an underachieving season but the talent is there. They will keep it close regardless of who plays but I genuinely believe they win if AP is out.

[Dashy]

Leagues in Southeast District basketball: FAC, SVC, SHAC, TVC, OVC, SOC. I think this is all of them.

I’m not convinced the SOC is the toughest league out of all these conferences. The FAC is made up of some big schools that are very competitive on the hardwood and the OVC matchups were a dogfight every game this year.

SOC has 3 teams ranked in the top 10 in the state in their division. Personally, I think any of the top 3 SOC schools would’ve won the OVC. Waverly, Minford, and Valley are all great teams. You also have teams like West, South Webster, and Wheelersburg that can compete and knock off anyone on any given night. I agree the OVC was close and tough but I think the SOC has the best teams this year.

[MattyIce]

If Waverly, Minford and Valley played the OVC schedule, they would’ve suffered more losses than they did playing the SOC schedule. It’s darn near impossible to go on the road to SP, Fairland, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Gallia, Ironton, etc and win on a consistent basis.

[Dashy]

If Waverly, Minford and Valley played the OVC schedule, they would’ve suffered more losses than they did playing the SOC schedule. It’s darn near impossible to go on the road to SP, Fairland, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Gallia, Ironton, etc and win on a consistent basis.

You’re probably right, however I would still bet on any of the 3 to win the OVC hands down. This same West team that beat Fairland lost to valley by a combined 50+ in 2 games this season. Lost to Minford by 20+ in 2 games and to waverly by a combined 34 points in 2 games. The top 3 in SOC are better than any of the OVC teams IMO.

[Dragonguy13]

If AP plays they will win.

If he doesn't they will lose.

West has had an underachieving season but the talent is there. They will keep it close regardless of who plays but I genuinely believe they win if AP is out.

They said the same thing before we played Ironton too last week