Louisiana Playoffs: 2A Second Round Preview
And just like that, the first round has come and went! That means that we are heading down the final stretch of the season here in Louisiana, and within the next two weeks, we will be crowning 12 brand new state…
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Continue ReadingAnd just like that, the first round has come and went! That means that we are heading down the final stretch of the season here in Louisiana, and within the next two weeks, we will be crowning 12 brand new state champions. If you read the first round previews, you will have seen that we have hit more than 80% of our predictions. Now I’m not a betting man, but I like those odds. We are going to be continuing those previews and predictions here, moving on to Class 2A
- Madison Prep vs. 16. Sterlington
A 22 point win in the first round seems like a pretty dominant win for Sterlington. However they are playing a Madison Prep team coming off a ridiculous 102 point win. Somehow, we’ve gotten to the point that as long as a team keeps it within 100, it’s a moral victory.
PHLA Pick: Madison Prep
- Mamou vs. 24. Lakeside
Lakeside was able to pick up the huge upset win, making them the 2nd lowest seeded team to make it to the 2nd round. However, I think that the 6’8 and 6’6 frontline of Mamou is going to serve as the proverbial buzzsaw to end the Lakeside season.
PHLA Pick: Mamou
- Rapides vs. 12. Lakeview
This is going to be an interesting matchup, with the undersized Rapides team trying to push the pace and get up and and down the court, and Lakeview trying to slow the game down and use their size to their advantage. These teams have already played once this season with Lakeview coming out on top. I see much of the same in this upset pick.
PHLA Pick: Lakeview
- Many vs. 13. West St. Mary
Many has only lost to a single 2A team all season, and I don’t see that changing this week. I’m going with the higher ranked team.
PHLA Pick: Many
- Ferriday vs. 14. Red River
This is going to be back to back games that Red River is going to be playing against a big man in the middle, picking up a win in the first round against Mentorship Academy. However, Ferriday is a totally different animal, and my money is on Dantriez Scott.
PHLA Pick: Ferriday
- North Caddo vs. 22. Pickering
The fact that Pickering is still in the playoffs says more about how overrated Kinder was at the 11 seed than how well Pickering played as the 22 seed. I think this Cinderella story is going to come to a crashing halt in their game against North Caddo.
PHLA Pick: North Caddo
- Sophie B. Wright vs. 10. Lake Arthur
Once again, I think there is a big difference between the top 10 in 2A and everyone else. This game is really a toss-up, but I think that Sophie B. Wright is going to have the best player on the court in Charlie Russell, so I’m going with them.
PHLA Pick: Sophie B. Wright
- Rayville vs. 15.Jonesboro-Hodge
This should be another statement game for Rayville, and they should come out looking for a big win in the second round to show Madison Prep that they are capable of winning big as well.
PHLA Pick: Rayville