Division 3 Sectional Records

[Wffan]

Adena lost to East Clinton. That is their bad loss. ZT also beat Lynchburg.

[Crab's Brother]

1. Valley
2. Lynchburg
3. Adena
4. Westfall
5. Portsmouth
6. Zane Trace
7. Eastern
8. North Adams

Asking the SVC guys.....Do any of you feel if the top 2 are set (Valley - LC), that ZT would make a play at the 7 for the matchup with LC rather than playing Adena again? Do you think the SVC guys would want to play each other and ensure an SVC presence at the Convo, or attempt to set matchups to where 3 teams have a chance?


1. Fairland
2. Chesapeake
3. Wheelersburg
4. Alexander
5. Minford
6. Ironton
7. Wellston
8. Oak Hill

You can make the case for Wheelersburg at #2, but I would guess the OVC sticks together and gives Mark and his team another chance at a game they blew a few weeks ago.

These are my predictions for the seeds. And here is my guess for the District Semis:

1. Valley vs.5. Minford (Round 3)
2. Lynchburg (if ZT is the #6- If ZT is the #7 - I'll take them) vs. 3.Wheelersburg
6. ZT (If they are #7 I'll take Adena over Eastern) vs. 2. Chesapeake
5. Portsmouth vs 1. Fairland (Round 3)

[Stryker]

Not sure about the seeding in Jackson. Saw where Fairland lost to Huntington St Joe last night 85-65 and Boyd County beat Chesapeake on Tuesday night. . Should be interesting to see how that vote comes out.

[trojandave]

Beware of Ironton........my Trojans handled the Fighting Tigers 66-50 at Ironton, but they won the rematch 73-63 at Portsmouth. The Tigers are the most physical team in D3, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if they make the Convo. They have had some injuries, but could be fully healthy when the tournament starts.

[Wffan]

For the SVC question:

I have seen in the past where SVC teams try to avoid playing each other in the first round. For example, Westfall or Adena trying to play West Union instead of Paint Valley, or Northwest instead of Huntington. But with 7 teams from the SVC in here, I don't think it makes sense to worry past the first round. Can't avoid it altogether. I can see scenarios for any of the teams with 6-7 losses playing each other in the second round. Looking forward to see how this plays out. I believe all 6 of those teams could make it to the convo.

[Championship]

Jackson sectional is a total toss up imo. Likely will come down to politics and whether the OVC and TVC stick together or not. I believe teams within this sectional would jockey to get a different seed than they probably should get to avoid a "bad" matchup. I also believe that the higher seeds in the sectional could potentially try convince their way out of a seed they should get based on what they think may happen out of the Waverly seeding. For instance avoiding Valley or Portsmouth in the district semi's. I think the top 5 are set in stone just a matter of who goes to what seed (Fairland, Burg, Minford, Peake and Alexander). I think the next 4 are also just about set but toss up on where they land (Wellston, Oak Hill, South Point and Ironton). I believe 10 and 11 will be Coal Grove and Nelsonville York could flip one or the other. Crooksville likely will land the 12, River Valley the 13 and Rock Hill the 14. Truthfully the only given in this entire sectional is Rock Hill, especially after the last 2 nights games (Ironton over Portsmouth by 10 at Ports, Huntington St Joe over Fairland by 20 at Fair, Alexander over Vinton Co, River Valley over Wellston, Minford over SW by 4, Burg over OH at OH by 9, SP over South Gallia by 15 at home, Boyd Co (KY) over Peake at Boyd).

[93Bulldog]

The Alexander (16-4) resume looks pretty nice.

beat Warren (16-3) ... 55-47
beat Vinton County (14-4) ... 59-54
beat Meigs (14-3) ... 80-69
beat Minford (14-3) ... 60-46

[spartans_fan]

The Alexander (16-4) resume looks pretty nice.

beat Warren (16-3) ... 55-47
beat Vinton County (14-4) ... 59-54
beat Meigs (14-3) ... 80-69
beat Minford (14-3) ... 60-46

Alexander has a tough rematch at Meigs tonight. A 17-4 record with the above schedule is impressive. Losses to three division 2 teams and at Chesapeake.

[FannyPack]

The Alexander (16-4) resume looks pretty nice.

beat Warren (16-3) ... 55-47
beat Vinton County (14-4) ... 59-54
beat Meigs (14-3) ... 80-69
beat Minford (14-3) ... 60-46

Alexander has a tough rematch at Meigs tonight. A 17-4 record with the above schedule is impressive. Losses to three division 2 teams and at Chesapeake.

Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you.

If Alexander gets to the Convo, remember they ain't playing at the Alley, I'll pick them to lose by 15 there.

[spartans_fan]

The Alexander (16-4) resume looks pretty nice.

beat Warren (16-3) ... 55-47
beat Vinton County (14-4) ... 59-54
beat Meigs (14-3) ... 80-69
beat Minford (14-3) ... 60-46

Alexander has a tough rematch at Meigs tonight. A 17-4 record with the above schedule is impressive. Losses to three division 2 teams and at Chesapeake.

Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you.

If Alexander gets to the Convo, remember they ain't playing at the Alley, I'll pick them to lose by 15 there.

The saying is:

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

If the Spartans keep shooting the ball the way they have been, they are going to be a tough out anywhere.

Go Alex.

[FannyPack]

Alexander has a tough rematch at Meigs tonight. A 17-4 record with the above schedule is impressive. Losses to three division 2 teams and at Chesapeake.

Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you.

If Alexander gets to the Convo, remember they ain't playing at the Alley, I'll pick them to lose by 15 there.

The saying is:

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

If the Spartans keep shooting the ball the way they have been, they are going to be a tough out anywhere.

Go Alex.

Thanks for correcting my mistake. Here's a non mistake, Alexander is now 6-4 away from the Alley, those 6 wins came against teams who average 4.25 wins. They better hope they get gifted another high seed so they can walk to the Convo.

[uherdit]

I know the voting was mostly over but no one will want to see Portsmouth in the first round. Portsmouth lost a tough game at Fairland who HAS to be a 1 seed! But on neutral court they will be tough game for anyone!

[danicalifornia]

Put the top 5 teams names in a hat at Jackson and draw from there. Although, I think Fairland is definitely the 1 seed, after that it's a crapshoot.

[Crab's Brother]

Looks like someone at Zane Trace made someone mad as they drop to the #8 seed.

[93Bulldog]

All first round DIII games at the Convo will be on a Sunday thanks to the Ohio Bobcats playing on Saturday.

[danicalifornia]

Looks like someone at Zane Trace made someone mad as they drop to the #8 seed.

It was probably everyone that ZT played this year lol. A lot has gone down, so I'm guessing they weren't going to get any favors.

But, they have won 6 straight, including pounding 2 seed Lynchburg. They deserved a better seed and I'm not sure Valley is real excited to see them.

[danicalifornia]

All first round DIII games at the Convo will be on a Sunday thanks to the Ohio Bobcats playing on Saturday.

Yes! As both a student teacher and baseball coach, this is perfect. Won't cause me to miss a game.

[Crab's Brother]

Having watched North Adams last night, if they are the 6th best team, this is the worst sectional in the state.

[danicalifornia]

Having watched North Adams last night, if they are the 6th best team, this is the worst sectional in the state.

Lol! I was trying not to base my thoughts on them based on the Huntington game (trailed for 31+ mins) but that seals up what I was thinking in general.

[petesweaty]

Zane Trace has played well lately. Valley will have their hands full if Zane Trace gets past Southeastern for the third time.