The Schwab wrote:Run4Fun2009 wrote:defensewinsgames wrote:My predictions for tonight's play-in games:
G1: #9 Milnor-North Sargent (6-14) @ #8 Maple Valley (11-9) by 7 to 10 points
G2: #13 Sargent Central (1-18) @ #4 Central Cass (13-7) by 20+
G3: #12 Wyndmere-Lidgerwood (4-15) @ #5 Oak Grove (9-11) by 15
G4: #10 Lisbon (8-12) @ #7 Tri-State (11-9) by 2 to 5 points
G5: #11 Hankinson (5-13) @ #6 Northern Cass (13-7) by 15+
The most interesting one to me is Lisbon and Tri-State. They played on the last game of the season and it was a very close game. I think this one will be similarly close. Often it comes down to who learned the most from the last game. I think Lisbon gets this one on the road (gut feeling). Milnor vs. Maple Valley could be interesting but I think Maple Valley handles business. I would be surprised if the other ones were competitive the whole game.
No disagreements; Lisbon/Tri-State is in Rosholt which is a better gym then where final game was played (Fairmount). The 8/9 & 7/10 games should be very competitive. CC, OG & NC should have no problems with their matchups...slow starts could hinder them but depth will be key here.
Very interesting that a North Dakota regional tournament game is being played outside of North Dakota.
Central Cass 85, Sargent Central 43 final.