DIV - MEIGS SECTIONAL

[Futurebkstar]

Eastern lost a heartbreaker last night to Fed. Hock. they had them beat. Outplayed them, outworked them the entire night, just didnt close the deal. had turnovers in 3 of the last 4 possessions, but somehow figured a way to go up 39-38. FH got an offensive rebound put back at the horn to win.

Friday's game means will lock up the bottom 2 seeds. SG wins they will get out of the celliar and that puts Eastern in. If Eastern wins they would sweep with SG and put Waterford and SG in the 8-9 game. It will be very interesting to see how Eastern rebounds from a tough loss like that.

I agree w that

[Lightle04]

I feel the # 3 is the spot to be in in this sectional once you get to the convo I beleave you would have the # 2 from Valley. Which right now is East. Any coach would want East on a big floor rather than play Webster, White Oak, Fairfield. Those 3 and Notre Dame are very good teams. East is as well but IMO not as scary on a big floor Bias is dominant on there smaller floor. They are still good just not as scary.

[93Bulldog]

Have you never watched Hoosiers lightle04?

I'm pretty sure the Convo floor and basket are the same in diameter and height as any high school gymnasium.

[Lightle04]

Yes I'm referring to Easts home floor there Bulldog it's 4 foot smaller than every other floor in southern Ohio Bias has a far bigger impact on a smaller floor his 6'10 size on a compacted floor is a difference maker . With a wider floor like the rest of southern Ohio has you can use the corners in you offense and swing the ball makeing him move more in there zone. But yes the rim is the same height. And the foul lime is the same but the rest isn't.

[SOCFAN1430]

Yes I'm referring to Easts home floor there Bulldog it's 4 foot smaller than every other floor in southern Ohio Bias has a far bigger impact on a smaller floor his 6'10 size on a compacted floor is a difference maker . With a wider floor like the rest of southern Ohio has you can use the corners in you offense and swing the ball makeing him move more in there zone. But yes the rim is the same height. And the foul lime is the same but the rest isn't.

Lightle 04 is correct

It is a fact that it is basically impossible to shoot a 3 from the corner at East. Unless you wear like a size 7 shoe if you get your feet behind the 3point line your heels will be well out of bounds, the out of bounds line and 3pt line basically meet in the corners of the gym.

[Futurebkstar]

Here is my updated opinion.

1. Beaver Eastern 13-3
2. Symmes Valley 9-5
3. Southern 8-8
4. Trimble 8-9
5. Miller 6-10
6. Ironton St Joe 6-10
7. South Gallia 5-11
8. Waterford 4-9
9. Eastern 3-12

[Lightle04]

Big league game Tuesday as the Vikeings come to Beaver they will leave Beaver in a tie for first or in third in the league!

[EasternDspy]

Waterford has lost 7 in a row.

[Eaglesnest]

Here is my updated opinion.

1. Beaver Eastern 13-3
2. Symmes Valley 9-5
3. Southern 8-8
4. Trimble 8-9
5. Miller 6-10
6. Ironton St Joe 6-10
7. South Gallia 5-11
8. Waterford 4-9
9. Eastern 3-12

Not that its a big deal, but Eastern Pike is 13-2 with 3 tough games this week (Symmes Valley, East, and Zane trace). This week will determine if they are the #1 seed.

[93Bulldog]

I think they earned the #1 seed about a week or two ago ...

[Lightle04]

I agree even if they came up short in all of there games and had the same record as Symmes there strength of schedual would decide a tie. I feel. But they need to "D" it up so this situation can be avoided.

[93Bulldog]

A good way to judge all these TVC-HOCKING teams in the sectional is to view their league record, which indicates head-to-head results.

Fed Hock (10-2) - DIII
Belpre (8-3) - DIII
MIller (6-4)
Trimble (6-5)
Southern (6-6)
Wahama (5-6) - WV
Eastern (3-7)
South Gallia (3-8)
Waterford (2-8)

[Lightle04]

There was several TVC coaches at Eastern's game at Clay getting some scouting done. I like seeing coaches going that extra mile to help the boys that sweat and bleed for them. And try to give there team an edge.

[Eaglesnest]

I think they earned the #1 seed about a week or two ago ...

If they lost all 3 games this week and had the same record as Symmes would there still be no debate? Not sure?

[CoachBrittonFL]

Well 93 if you wanna do it by league record Eastern Meigs who as the worst record overall record in the sectional would be your #7 seed because they beat SG and Waterford. They have a good stretch of games here if they play well can rattle off some wins. Home vs Wahama and Miller on tuesday and friday then @ south gallia saturday then @ waterford the following tuesday. If they play like they did against Fed. they could win all 4 and get as high as the 4 or 5 seed which would be crazy. I doubt all that happens because they havent played with any kind of consistency all season, but I was very impressed with Coach Britton and the Eagles against Fed they had that game won.

I also wouldnt be suprised if SG won a couple games and get out of the rat tail game. Don't be shocked if Waterford plays St. JOe in the 8/9 game. I know that will fire up the ISJ fans but it could happen, they only have 6 wins and with all those TVC school and Coach Saunders a TVC guy they could be alone more than usual.

I don't think SV beats pike this week which would give pike the #1. I am still a little of wary of number 2 I think SV should get it but you never know what TVC coaches will do, do they vote the way they are suppose to or band together and vote Trimble for 2.

[Futurebkstar]

Well 93 if you wanna do it by league record Eastern Meigs who as the worst record overall record in the sectional would be your #7 seed because they beat SG and Waterford. They have a good stretch of games here if they play well can rattle off some wins. Home vs Wahama and Miller on tuesday and friday then @ south gallia saturday then @ waterford the following tuesday. If they play like they did against Fed. they could win all 4 and get as high as the 4 or 5 seed which would be crazy. I doubt all that happens because they havent played with any kind of consistency all season, but I was very impressed with Coach Britton and the Eagles against Fed they had that game won.

I also wouldnt be suprised if SG won a couple games and get out of the rat tail game. Don't be shocked if Waterford plays St. JOe in the 8/9 game. I know that will fire up the ISJ fans but it could happen, they only have 6 wins and with all those TVC school and Coach Saunders a TVC guy they could be alone more than usual.

I don't think SV beats pike this week which would give pike the #1. I am still a little of wary of number 2 I think SV should get it but you never know what TVC coaches will do, do they vote the way they are suppose to or band together and vote Trimble for 2.

Im a huge SV fan but I'm with you on a couple of things. I think "IF" SV would get Eastern Pike tonight Eastern would still get the #1 seed. I think no doubt SV is the clear #2 seed. Not being biased but the ND and East wins are pretty quality with one being at East. I also think that its a coin flip between Trimble, Southern, and miller for 3-5, #6 is St. Joe, and the rest fight it out. St Joe has upped their schedule strength and wont be shunned this drawing. I think Williams has done a great job and they will suprise. Things will get more clear as Feb 10th rolls near with #3-9. I think Beaver and SV has quality wins. Again, Im not being biased just no other teams have quality wins outside of the sectional than these two.

[Futurebkstar]

Neither Southern nor Trimble has defeated a team with a winning record.

Trimble has beaten teams with a combined record of 34-70. Southern has beaten teams with a combined record of 34-82.
trimble has lost to teams with a combined record of 77-47. Southern has lost to teams with a combined record of 47-54.

Eastern Pike defeated Wellston 8-7, Piketon 13-3, Symmes Valley 9-5, East 10-5 lost to teams combined record 24-6.
Eastern Pike lost to Oak Hill and Notre Dame.

Symmes Valley Defeated Notre Dame 11-3 ans East 10-5 and lost to teams combined record of 61-14.
Symmes Valley lost to Coal Grove 2X, East, Oak Hill, and Eastern Pike.

[beaverlover]

Right now Symmes Valley is the clear #2 in my opinion, but that could change... Still some basketball to be played.

[Lightle04]

Eastern lost to Notre Dame and also beat Notre Dame .

[old bird]

If Miller wins tonight against Belpre (8-7) I would think it will lock them into a 3 seed. With the thought they should win one of the following two against the Meigs county schools.