OHSAA Region 7 (E + SE + Central D2) Playoff Preview
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The OHSAA playoffs are underway in some parts of the state so it’s the perfect time to discuss each playoff region. This is the final region for D1 and D2 for us to preview, check out Michael Roth and Tony…
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Continue ReadingThe OHSAA playoffs are underway in some parts of the state so it’s the perfect time to discuss each playoff region. This is the final region for D1 and D2 for us to preview, check out Michael Roth and Tony Peters articles to get informed on all the top playoff action.
Southeast
One of the biggest districts in the state, this district has TWENTY teams in it! Washington Court house is the top seed and their city rival Miami Trace is the three seed. Fairfield Union has had an impressive season and locked down the number 2 seed. Warren is a potential sleeper candidate as is Gallia Academy. Many of the top players in this district are also football studs including Isaac Clary Isaac Clary 6'8" | C Gallia Academy | 2023 State OH , Tanner LeMaster and Andrew Guthrie.
District title prediction: Washington Court House over Gallia Academy
East 1
The east district is now split up into two districts, this one will meet up with the southeast district winner. New Philadelphia is the top seed in the district with a forward duo of Carter Vandall Carter Vandall 6'5" | PF New Philadelphia | 2023 OH and Michael Vickers Michael Vickers 6'5" | SF New Philadelphia | 2023 State OH . Tri Valley is their biggest obstacle with Max Lyall Max Lyall 6'3" | SF Tri Valley | 2025 State OH as their star sophomore.
District title prediction: Tri Valley over New Philadelphia
East 2
Top seeded Maysville led by senior Hayden Jarrett Hayden Jarrett 6'1" | CG Maysville | 2023 State OH won their first MVL title this century. They got the top seed in the entire east district and their top threats are Carrollton and East Liverpool.
District title prediction: Maysville over East Liverpool
Central 2
Bishop Ready is the prohibitive favorite to win this region as the Silver Knights are still unbeaten off the backs of senior trio Kaleb Schaffer Kaleb Schaffer 6'5" | PF Bishop Ready | 2023 State OH , Charlie Russell Charlie Russell 6'5" | PF Bishop Ready | 2023 State OH and Luke Ruth Luke Ruth 6'2" | CG Bishop Ready | 2023 State OH . Their biggest obstacle will be conference rival Bishop Hartley who has a lot of younger talent ready to mature with a playoff run. Bexley and Johnstown will look to prevent Hartley from getting the rivalry meeting in the district finals.
District title prediction: Bishop Ready over Bishop Hartley