ricola;719018 wrote:Hiland actually graduates 3 starters, but have a deep bench returning. As mentioned next year they will start 6'5, 6'6, 6'7, & a returning starting guard. To say Rosecrans is "certainly favored" next year is quite a big statement. I hope they (Rosecrans) think that as well. Either way, I expect the same two teams to see each other at the same place next year.
I would agree that Rosecrans would have advanced through the regional as well. It is a shame that those teams happened to be in the same district. (I remember a number of years ago when Cambridge and East Liverpool I believe were in somewhat the same position; 2 of the best teams in the state in essentially the same district meeting too early in the tourney.) A few years ago it was the same with Hiland and Malvern in the same sectional. Both advanced to district where Hiland won on a last second shot--ended up in Columbus.
As for the refs---everyone sees things differently I guess. But so far you are the only one anywhere I've run across who thought that game was well called. I think we can at least agree it didn't decide the outcome thankfully. I will say, compared to the McDonald/Hiland game, the Rosecrans game refs were certainly better than those!
Thanks for the support/well wishes. So far we kinda think if we can beat Rosecrans I like our chances with anyone else!
Actually, I think it was East Liverpool and Zanesville that always met in a One Game District at St Johns in Steuby. I think Zanesville always won that matchup too.
ricola;719018 wrote:Hiland actually graduates 3 starters, but have a deep bench returning. As mentioned next year they will start 6'5, 6'6, 6'7, & a returning starting guard. To say Rosecrans is "certainly favored" next year is quite a big statement. I hope they (Rosecrans) think that as well. Either way, I expect the same two teams to see each other at the same place next year.
you're right. Got to thinking after I posted that , that it probably was Zanesville. In any event it sure stinks for the losing team when you see the team advance to state...