Quick correction here: It was Conner who beat Ryle 6-1 in the last regular season game with each other. I agree that these are the top 3 teams in Norhern Kentucky, but looking at the schedules I have to go with Conner. There was only 1 day when they really looked bad. They played a double header against Ryle and Grant county, lost the games 13-3 and 14-3 respectively. Their pitcher just did not have it that day (walked 10+ batters threw 5+ wild pitches and hit 5 batters) but for some reason the Conner coaches felt that she needed to throw every pitch that day.
Also in the Grant game they made 10 errors. This is a team that averages less than 1 error a game.
Look at the schedules. Conner has held it's own with some of the better teams in the state. Take out the one bad day and they have only lost 2 games by more than 3 runs (Allen County 5-0 and East Central, IN 9-3). I know that I am biased and agree that the coaches polls are less than perfect, but I really feel the numbers favor Conner.
That being said, if they and Ryle make it to the regional final (St. Henry scares me), Conner will have a hard time if they continue to swing for the fences.
P.S. George Rogers Clark is a good team. I think Conner or Ryle could take them. Conner was 6-0 against the 10th region, beating Harrison County and Bishop Brossart, Ryle was 3-0 vs. the 10th.
Of course this is just my opinion, I could be wrong.
Good luck to all the teams. We are proud of all of you!