Posted by sideline starter on Thu, Mar 7, 2013, at 8:44 PM:
Here is the central hub for statewide large school quarterfinal discussion. Provide predictions if you wish. I will. On Friday evening or Saturday morning, I will provide links for the Sikeston, Dexter, and Jackson games.
Class 4 Quarterfinal Matchups
Sikeston vs Gateway
Normandy vs Mexico
St Francis Borgia vs Republic
Grandview vs Liberty North
Class 5 Quarterfinal Matchups
Jackson vs DeSmet
Vianney vs McCluer North
Hickman vs Kickapoo
Blue Springs vs Rockhurst
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Class 4
Sikeston
Normandy
Republic
Grandview (upset special)
Class 5
DeSmet
McCluer North
Hickman
Rockhurst
-- Posted by sideline starter on Thu, Mar 7, 2013, at 8:45 PM
Class 4
Sikeston
Normandy
Borgia
Liberty North
Class 5
Desmet
Mc North
Hickman
Rockhurst
-- Posted by stlscott on Thu, Mar 7, 2013, at 8:58 PM
Sikeston
Normandy
Borgia
Liberty
Jackson( screw it ill ride the wave until it crashes)
McCluer
Hickman
Rockhurst
-- Posted by Bunk on Thu, Mar 7, 2013, at 9:20 PM
Class 4
Sikeston
Mexico
Republic
Liberty North
Class 5
DeSmet
McCluer North
Hickman
Rockhurst
Rockhurst plays Fort Osage.
-- Posted by nimbus on Fri, Mar 8, 2013, at 1:54 AM
You are right Nimbus. I have absolutely no idea where I pulled Blue Springs from.
-- Posted by sideline starter on Fri, Mar 8, 2013, at 2:10 AM
Sikeston
Normandy
St Francis Borgia
Liberty North
DeSmet
McCluer North
Hickman
Rockhurst
-- Posted by sm0723 on Fri, Mar 8, 2013, at 10:13 AM
Sikeston
Normandy
Borgia
Liberty North
DeSmet
McCluer North
Hickman
Rochhurst
-- Posted by BuckMajor on Fri, Mar 8, 2013, at 10:17 AM
I'm glad this is just for fun. I've seen seven of these teams, but many of these picks are just guesses.
Sikeston over Gateway. But I still worry about how Sikeston responds when a team clamps down on Ruffin. Hsaven't seen Gateway, but they led Madison Prep after 3 quarters and lost by just 5. Many of their other results are far less impressive.
Normandy over Mexico. I just like Normandy, in part because of what their kids have to go through. I've seen them a couple of times. Can be alarmingly out of control on the offensive end but work their tails off on defense and attack the glass when the ball goes up. Mexico usually has some athletes with skill and may be able to hold up. Both have beaten a stout Duchesne squad.
Borgia over Republic. Saw Borgia hold Hazelwood Central to 32 points in a close loss and then beat a decent Parkway West team. Still, this is perhaps the least talented Borgia team I've seen in quite a while. But Neier is such a good coach. If their 3s fall, they could win.
Liberty North over Grandview. Just a guess.
De Smet over Jackson. I think De Smet, with Nolan Berry in game form, is the best team in the StL area this year. Barton is an excellent PG that Daume will have to contain. But I haven't seen anyone shut him down this year, not even Rock Bridge's star guard who is headed to Creighton. De Smet is also physical. Get Berry in foul trouble and Jackson has a shot. I do have to say I really like Daume, and I expect the Jackson kids to show up and battle.
McCluer North over Vianney. Vianney will have a good plan, and if 6'5" Brad Woodson, over 17 ppg, gets hot, they could win. Vianney also has much improved 6'8" Sean O'Brien, who averages 16 ppg and 10 boards. Haven't seen MN but they appear to be on the upswing and should be a little too athletic for Vianney.
Hickman over Kickapoo. Most famous player in Hickman history is Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. Probably won't help them much on Saturday, but I'll take them anyway.
Rockhurst over Fort Osage. Rockhurst smacked De Smet a few weeks ago, and the De Smet players had no excuses. They have to be good.
-- Posted by unclegrubworm on Fri, Mar 8, 2013, at 10:50 AM
Probably be a few upsets today. March Madness
-- Posted by stlfan38 on Sat, Mar 9, 2013, at 10:58 AM
Here is the central hub for statewide large school quarterfinal discussion. Provide predictions if you wish. I will. On Friday evening or Saturday morning, I will provide links for the Sikeston, Dexter, and Jackson games.
Class 4 Quarterfinal Matchups
Sikeston vs Gateway
Normandy vs Mexico
St Francis Borgia vs Republic
Grandview vs Liberty North
Class 5 Quarterfinal Matchups
Jackson vs DeSmet
Vianney vs McCluer North
Hickman vs Kickapoo
Blue Springs vs Rockhurst
Replies (9)