1987 Bellevue played Dayton on the opposite side with Bellevue hitting a shot with 2 seconds left to get them in the finals against NCC the best team in the Region. 98/99 and 07/08 might be the only other 2 times in the last 24 yrs its wound up thato way. I don't understand what the big fuss is to be honest. Newport seems to be the deciding vote on this issue.

I heard a good idea from someone about seeding vs blind draw. Since mandating seeding in districts will bring on a major movement for classification, why not alternate. Even years seed, odd years blind draw. Seems like the best of both worlds.

 

Note...I'm not opposed to classification I just understand some are completely for and some are completely against it.

Looking at the last 14 seasons (counting this year), going back to 97/98, Highlands and NewCath have picked opposite sides 11 times with the seasons: 98/99, 07/08, & 09/10 being the 3 years they picked on the same side. In those 11 seasons where Highlands and NewCath picked opposite sides, Newport picked NewCath's side 7 times. In 98/99 & 07/08 Bellevue sneaked into the Regional and then in 09/10 Newport 'snuck' in with the 09/10 season being the only season in the last 14 that NewCath, Highlands & Newport picked on the same side.

Last year NC, Highlands and Newport were all worthy of being in the Regional tourney. Esp considering some of the other districts. I'd be in favor of a seeded Regional tournament. Always thought the district format is out of date.