Who is the favorite to win the Class 5 State Championship?
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how refreshing to see all the same names of basketball factories going to another final 4 in search of a state title..... again.
I'd say it's Kickapoo and Nixa in SWMO. They're probably a bit better than everyone else in that quarter. Not to say that Willard, Parkview, Ozark, or Republic couldn't upset somebody. They are all very good. Granted, I know nothing about the two Blue Springs schools in the quarter.
The top rated high schools today are about the same as 12-15 years ago with a few exceptions. It is important for our young coaches to seek basketball positions in " Traditional schools " to be successful however things are changing in Missouri. MSHSAA have rules in place that favor the private schools and boarding schools. A few high schools have been moving in players for 30 plus years and see nothing wrong with cheating the other schools who play by the rules. This trend will continue unless Principal, athletic directors and coaches use better judgement when signing the transfer form provided by MSHSAA. Some AD approve the transfer form when they knew " Violations " have occurred.
Favorites to win a state championship:
Class 5
1. Webster Groves
2. Chaminade
3. Kickapoo
Class 4
1. Vashon--
2
Class 3
1. Ritter
Class 2
1. Hartville
Class 1
1. Advance-Winston-------Co-Favorites
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Thayer is very good this year and could contend to beat Hartville. Hartville is not the Hartville of last year but still very good.
Walnut Grove is solid, and don't count out a Greenfield or Hermitage if they can get by Walnut Grove in Class 1.
Bolivar is also a team that could surprise people in Class 4. Don't know if they have the depth to win it all, but could make a run at it.
Not saying they have the fire power to win it, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Republic sneak out of the SWMO area. They are the most fundamentally sound, and best defensive team in this area. Nixa in districts will be a great game, and the Poo will definitely be hard to overcome if they manage to get by the eagles, but republic should definitely be in the conversation. Fisher is a great coach, and might have the most disciplined team in the state.
Many in SWMO say Fisher might be the best young coach in the area. His kids play hard, the right way, and don't make very many mistakes. With that said I think Kickapoo has too much firepower. I know Republic almost got Kickapoo in the TOC in January. Could be an interesting potential sectional matchup.
Double OT game that had both teams combine to score 115 points. That was Hillcrest's total in their double OT loss to Glendale (119). Nixa and Republic play with a defensive mindset, which make them tough. They both control pace really well.
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Once again, Glendale is having to give up its home court advantage due to our crappy, small, old, dark, dank gym. That Bond has GOT to pass in April. Ditto for Kickapoo. Branson, Parkview, & Nixa would be able to host every game of the district, but not Kickapo & Glendale.
If you compare the coaches poll with max preps you should find true rankings somewhere in the middle right? Lol
Coaches Poll
1 Webster Groves 18-2
2 Kickapoo 17-4
3 Lee’s Summit West 17-2
4 SLUH 18-6
5 Chaminade 18-4
6 Nixa 19-2
7 Rock Bridge 16-4
8 Liberty 15-6
9 Park Hill South 16-6
10 Republic 16-5
Max preps
1. Lee's Summit West
2. Nixa
3. Kickapoo
4. Webster Groves
5. Park Hill
6. Chaminade
7. Central
8. Ray town
9. Park Hill South
10. Glendale
My Top 5
1. Kickapoo (laugh if you want)
2. Webster Groves
3. SLUH
4. Chaminade
5. Lee's Summit West
Coaches Poll
1 Webster Groves 18-2
2 Kickapoo 17-4
3 Lee’s Summit West 17-2
4 SLUH 18-6
5 Chaminade 18-4
6 Nixa 19-2
7 Rock Bridge 16-4
8 Liberty 15-6
9 Park Hill South 16-6
10 Republic 16-5
Max preps
1. Lee's Summit West
2. Nixa
3. Kickapoo
4. Webster Groves
5. Park Hill
6. Chaminade
7. Central
8. Ray town
9. Park Hill South
10. Glendale
My Top 5
1. Kickapoo (laugh if you want)
2. Webster Groves
3. SLUH
4. Chaminade
5. Lee's Summit West
Their only losses have been to Blue Springs home and away. After beating them by 23 in the Jewell tournament.
it looks like they have a pretty straight shot to the final 4. I don't know a lot about the teams in their path but I don't think they have any big obstacles in their way.
