Division III Sectional at Waverly

[Wffan]

I don't know about Piketon licking their lips...Adena just took them to overtime on their home court. To play again on a neutral court...

To say the least, second round games will be very tight...top to bottom.

[Out of Bounds]

If Piketon decides to put they're head to it and start playing with the kind of effort they did against Waverly, they will be fine. But it's going to be up to the seniors to bring it to the floor. If not, could be a end to a "what could have been" season. They ARE the most talented team in the D3 bracket.

[Sports 101]

Piketon will be fine if they have to play adena agian...If legg and southworth stay out of foul trouble that would have been a different game... but piketon has to win their first round game first...you cant look passed anyone...

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

I don't know about Piketon licking their lips...Adena just took them to overtime on their home court. To play again on a neutral court...

To say the least, second round games will be very tight...top to bottom.

I would think Piketon who is always talking about taking one game at a time is concentrating on Southeastern. Once the tournament starts, you best believe their focus will be on Lynchburg Clay....forget all of that talent crap. I heard Lisath's interview about the tournaments....he said when he played at Portsmouth they were 11-7 going into the tournament and won the state championship, the next year they were 18-0 and ranked #1 in the state and lost in the District, he further stated throw records out the window and start over... As for Adena, I'm sure they will be worried about Eastern Brown, a team who took North Adams to overtime and just drilled Southeastern on the road.

[Out of Bounds]

Lisath is right....why would he admit how much talent they have and put added pressure on himself and the team? With talent comes expectations. It's a lot easier to be mediocre and over achieve than be good and under achieve.

[rooster]

Peebles is now 11-3 with the win over Paint Valley Saturday night. Two losses were to undefeated North Adams and the other loss was by one point to a 2 loss Albany Alexander team at the Convo in a game Peebles led for over 31 minutes.

Among others Peebles has to beat Alexander and North Adams to get to the Regionals. How ironic?

I know we can do it, and boy won't that be sweet??

Good luck Indians!!!

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Lisath is right....why would he admit how much talent they have and put added pressure on himself and the team? With talent comes expectations. It's a lot easier to be mediocre and over achieve than be good and under achieve.

Probably because he knows talent and expectations doesn't always win championships. Seeing how he owns two State Championship Rings, and openly admits he has overachieve and underachieved as a player and coach, I'm sure he understands all of that.

And lets not over use the word talent. Real Talent is "Blue Chip" players that go on to play at the next level....he does have a good ball club....but Duke, UNC, OSU, are not sending scouts every game.

[beaverlover]

Lisath is right....why would he admit how much talent they have and put added pressure on himself and the team? With talent comes expectations. It's a lot easier to be mediocre and over achieve than be good and under achieve.

Probably because he knows talent and expectations doesn't always win championships. Seeing how he owns two State Championship Rings, and openly admits he has overachieve and underachieved as a player and coach, I'm sure he understands all of that.

And lets not over use the word talent. Real Talent is "Blue Chip" players that go on to play at the next level....he does have a good ball club....but Duke, UNC, OSU, are not sending scouts every game.

I think there using the word talent in comparision to other teams in this area,not Duke,UNC and UCLA recruits,and yes Piketon does have more talent than most ball clubs in this area.Coach Lisath better have them ready to play, the D3 tourney is going to be tough!

[sparky]

trojan dave,
sounds like playing a tough schedule doesn't hold much water when it comes to seeding. portsmouth should pick up some really weak teams for their non league games and maybe they would get a better shake come tournament time. they don't ask how, they just ask how many.

[bucknut 23]

sparky

I can't speak for trojandave, but I don't think it's an issue of their non-league schedule that got them a # 9 seed. They are undefeated against the SOC II schools this year but are way under .500 in their league, the SEOAL. What non-league schools has Portsmouth lost to? I guess I could go to their latest thread and look it up myself.

I agree with some of the posters on here about any other team playing Portsmouth's schedule. I think that any team in the Waverly Sectional would have at least 4 losses, if not more, playing the schedule that Portsmouth has played.

[sparky]

portsmouth would be better off if they could get into the soc but i doubt that ever happens, could they get into the league with chesapeake and south point? from i am reading the seoal is going to fold.

[THE'GENERAL']

does west have a chance against peebles? i know they are very young now and playing very inconsistantly. they are playing some games very good and some games very badly. they do have two kids putting up some very good numbers with bricker and pendleton. me personally really thinks that there defense is the worst i seen in years. any chance they can sure up there defense before the tournament?

[jimmy chipwood]

General, West has no chance unless Peebles has a bus crash or gets food poisoning the night of the game. If Portsmouth gets into the SOC2, and I believe it only benefits the league to have them join, they will contend for the league title most years with Burg. Their non-league record speaks for itself. If they would have beat Jackson and been more competitive in a few of their losses coming down the stretch I think they get a lower seed (6-8).

[Out of Bounds]

Lisath is right....why would he admit how much talent they have and put added pressure on himself and the team? With talent comes expectations. It's a lot easier to be mediocre and over achieve than be good and under achieve.

Probably because he knows talent and expectations doesn't always win championships. Seeing how he owns two State Championship Rings, and openly admits he has overachieve and underachieved as a player and coach, I'm sure he understands all of that.

And lets not over use the word talent. Real Talent is "Blue Chip" players that go on to play at the next level....he does have a good ball club....but Duke, UNC, OSU, are not sending scouts every game.

Yeah your right Greek! There is a whole of those players running around in our district! I love the "Two State Championship Rings" comment. He should be proud of those! Unbelievable accomplishment. I envy anyone that is able to accomplish such that. But the does nothing for winning the league and making a tourney run. I bet there there are plenty of good coaches around that never got out of the districts in they're HS career. They couldn't get past all those "Blue Chip" players.

If you think Piketon is not talented compared to teams in they're district. (and that's who they play in the tournament) then never mind.

[Eaglesnest]

I am sure that this has already been mentioned. But, the seedings are an embarrasment. Look at Minford? Look at Portsmouth. Looks like an SVC setup to me!

Let Piketon play the winner of Portsmouth and Minford in the sectional final. Lisath's team would not even make it to the Convo!

[Jayhawks]

West has no chance against Peebles.They dont play enough defense to stop the Indians offense.My sleeper for this sectional is Eastarn Brown.If they can control their turnovers, they could be very dangerous.I really like the way they are playing right now.They just had way too many turnovers against N.A.

[Kickinurz]

Just win and quit crying about the seedings. Peebles has the bracket if you ask me about it.

[Out of Bounds]

Just win and quit crying about the seedings. Peebles has the bracket if you ask me about it.

Zane Trace isn't too bad. And Hunting has beaten Piketon once and given them all they wanted at home.

I would think Adena is hoping for a rematch against the Red Streaks if the the Warriors can get by Eastern Brown. I haven't seen EB play but somebody just said they are playing well. Beuchler (spelling??) Does a great job!

[bucknut 23]

Well, it's now officially tournament week. What's everyone's thoughts as the games get nearer?

[peeblesportsfan1391]

If Piketon decides to put they're head to it and start playing with the kind of effort they did against Waverly, they will be fine. But it's going to be up to the seniors to bring it to the floor. If not, could be a end to a "what could have been" season. They ARE the most talented team in the D3 bracket.

Piketon is by no means the most talented in the D3 bracket