Class 3 District 9-12 predictions

[mohsbballfan]

What are everyone's thoughts on this section of the state bracket? This is my take on it.

District 9- Probably the most loaded class 3 district in the state. I don't see anyone beating St. James though. Tolton is 2 and Southern Boone is the 3. None of the top three have played each other, but there's some common opponents and connections that seem to point to St. James being quite a bit better than both Tolton and Southern Boone. I actually think the Lady Tigers biggest hurdle will come in the second round against Hermann.

District 10- This district looks pretty weak overall, only two teams with winning records. Licking the only team with more than 15 wins and has already beat most the field. Licking should win this.

District 11- There's some really good teams in here, Clever, Fair Grove, and Catholic, but Strafford is in here too. The Lady Indians will run through this pretty easily.

District 12- I don't know much about this district. Mt Vernon, Lamar, and Butler are the first three seeds. Just looking at the field it'd be surprising if anyone else came out of this.

Sectionals
St. James plays Licking. They've already beat Licking pretty bad this year.
Strafford continues to roll.

Quarters
Both undefeated, Strafford has been totally dominant all season. This might be their biggest test, but I see Strafford going to the Final 4.

 

[tiny1972]

Based on everything I've seen, I believe your assessment is pretty accurate. That D9 is brutal and wouldn't be surprised if an upset came out of there. But all roads here run through Strafford who I think has to be the favorite in C3 on the girls side.

 

[Majost]

I think St. James will win this. Fr. Tolton I don't think should ranked second. I think it will be Southern Boone playing St. James. The St. James girls will have to go through the playoffs with that undefeated label on their backs. Not any easy thing to do. Their season will end with Strafford as I don't see anyone staying within 10 of them through the whole way. Yes they will have to run through it with that undefeated mark on their back also, but I just think they have the ability to handle it better. Will be some interesting match ups actually in a all classes before state.