Well now that Ryle is past Heritage we can officialy speak about this one. The first meeting was poorly officiated on both sides and Ryle pulled out a barnburner in OT. St. Henry went on to beat Boone and Conner and to became the #1 seed.

 

What does everyone think of the matchups? Who are the key players? Winner goes to the Regional!!!

St. Henry by 10

I think anything can happen here. Ryle has shown they can beat good teams and they are also playing well right now. With that said, St. Henry is the definite favorite, and who I expect to win. No matter the outcome, though, I won't be surprised.

Could should be a close game. Speed for SH is hot, also is Nichols still out for Ryle? Plus one advantage for SH is Coach Faust will have the ready.

I believe the Cru will come away with the victory in this one, winning by less than five.

St. Henry by 11

I think anything can happen here. Ryle has shown they can beat good teams and they are also playing well right now. With that said, St. Henry is the definite favorite, and who I expect to win. No matter the outcome, though, I won't be surprised.

 

Ryle did beat St. Henry @ St. Henry without Maley.

 

I'll take the Raiders by a handful.

Ryle by 12.

The Cru wins by 8 and advance on to the 9th Region.

Could should be a close game. Speed for SH is hot, also is Nichols still out for Ryle? Plus one advantage for SH is Coach Faust will have the ready.

 

 

He is still out.

Speed isn't the only weapon St. Henry has found. Senior Center Zach Dedden has played very well over the past 2 months. In my opinion he is the most improved big man in the region. A very solid rebounder and he has good post moves. Also a mid range jump shot creates problems for many defenders.

I'll take St Henry in this one. They have played really well down the stretch and seem to be peaking at the right time.

St. Henry in OT by 4.

I would be absolutely shocked if St. H won by more than 2-3 points if they indeed beat Ryle. It should be a great game and I believe Ryle will win if they shoot 40% or more. Raiders always seem to play great d. Hopefully, Clay Coleman can play - a nice player. It looked like he twisted his ankle pretty good last night and didn't play much.

I agree with Dedden and I put Adams on Coleman. I think Adams will match up well against Coleman and maybe keep the 3 ball he shoots so well in control tonight. Anyway you look at a great matchup. The Cru by 12.