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I think the bottom line is this Region is not very good. I posted in late August/early Sept. that an above average team would win this Region because of how down it was. As the season has played out that is what is going to happen. The top two teams are above average teams in comparison to teams in ...

Region 17 is playing out as I thought. Unfortunately for football fans, this region is as weak as I've ever it in the past 15 years. If Wheelersburg does not win this Region, it will be a huge (HUGE) upset. Without the Columbus schools or private schools in this Region, it is going to take an above ...

I think this should be a great game. I think Jackson wins a close game unless they turn the ball over. If they turn it over, Wheelersburg is good enough to make them play for it. I think one of the big differences in this game is strength of schedule. Jackson's schedule has tested them up to the poi...

The Brown kids at running back and the Hatcher kid at receiver are legit. They are solid weapons for the quarterback, Lowe. The big different in this game is the physical line play of Valley. People that understand football know the importance of line play. I think Valley wins this game unless they ...

NCH is a 0-3 team that is not very good. This game should be over by half. Starters should be watching the second half to avoid injuries for next week's test.

I don't think there is any doubt this Region is very (very) down. I would agree that Wheelersburg should win this Region.

Wow!!! After two weeks of the season, Region 17 might be down more than I even expected. And .... I thought it was going to be down a lot. Out of Region matchups have not been good for Region 17 teams. Garaway, Ridgewood and Martin Ferry got beat. An average team will win this Region.

Looking over this Region I would have to believe it is finally Wheelersburg's year. With no Columbus teams or private schools in the entire region, an above average team can win this Region. By what I read on SEOP, Wheelersburg is not as good as years past but some times it has to do with what the o...

Any word on how the teams looked? I was wondering who looked like the favorites on each side (SOC-I/ SOC-II)

I have to agree with Claw and admit, Williams would win at Eastern as well as Barrick. But I also believe just about any good coach would win at Eastern. Eastern is a very good basketball school. Where I disagree is when he said if the Superintendent hasn't involved Williams would still be their top...

GoIndians, I have heard the same thing. I heard it was a done deal from the beginning.

Is Williams a graduate of Eastern?

Where has he been coaching recently?

Congrats Trojans on a great year! I'm really surprised Eastmoor was able to hold off Portsmouth. Huge upset win for them.

Congrats to Waterford on a magical run!!! No question TVC girls basketball is at the top right now!!

No Question Portsmouth should win this game! This will be their 4th game in the Convo compared to 2 for Eastmoor. Also Portsmouth has been in the Regional Finals 3 time in the past 5 years compared to 0 for Eastmoor. Plus tournament success is about guard play and PHS's guards are playing better.

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You kind of had a good reason to think Wheelersburg would win when Tornadocager picked Fairland!

He also thought Ironton would win and South Webster would win the State. Unfortunately for Wheelersburg that was the one game he got right!

Congrats to Fairland on a hard fought Regional title! They earned it with a win over Wheelersburg and a tough win today! Best of luck in Columbus!

Trimble is a huge favorite in this game. No disrespect to East's "Bigs" but Trimble's "Bigs" are longer, faster and just as physical. Tempo will favor Trimble and in turn the game will go Trimble's way.

Trimble is a very balanced team. They had size, speed and good athletes. No insult to Sciotoville but Trimble is on a different level.

Congrats to Clay for winning the SOC I title! I think there is no doubt that Clay's coach wins "Coach-of-the-Year" honors! After having seen Paint Valley and Clay within the last month, Clay should have been the 2 Seed at Northwest!

40 yrs? If my math is correct it is closer to 30 than 40.

Were these 4 schools in the same league? Did each of those schools run out of talent while the new school had talent coming up? Did he move to each new community? Just wondering!