It has to be good to be the Madison Memorial basketball team. They have been to state nine straight years and things just keep falling into place for them to make it a tenth time. This years team isn't nearly as strong as last years team but, their sectional as a whole isn't really that strong either. Their two top teams standing in their way were Sun Prairie and Mukwonago. Sun Prairie who beat Memorial once this year ended up getting upset last night to Middleton who Memorial has defeated twice this year already and then will more then likely meet Mukwonago in Sun Prairie which will give Memorial somewhat of a home court advantage.
Madison Memorial 87 Madison East 54
This game was just flat out Memorials size and pressing that one them this game. East is a very undersized team and with Memorial's size they were able to dominate on the glass getting second and third opportunities. I'm not sure if it's because Memorial had the size advantage of they were looking to feature there junior big man but, Memorial really looked to force feed Tyler Lindquist in the post and Lindquist was able to get position and score at will. In the second half they didn't look inside as much but, there was no need to as the were able to force turnovers over and over and get easy buckets on the other end. Memorial really looked to push the tempo whether it was on the turnovers or rebounds. In the third quarter Memorial was able to push their lead from seven to 27 by, pushing that tempo.
Top Players
Jester Weah 6'4 senior Madison Memorial- Really showed his whole package of athleticism. Hitting the midrange jumper, running the court, and putting back offensive rebounds.
Tyler Lindquist 6'6 junior Madison Memorial- As always really battled on the glass on both ends of the court and really showed the ability to score in the post when his team mates went to him.
Madison Memorial 59 Madison Lafollette 56
Unlike the previous night this game was a real struggle for Memorial throughout. This game was fast passed early on but, Lafollette was able to slow the pace and look inside to Nygel Drury who was able to score over the Memorial big man who were strapped with foul trouble early. Also the strong play of sophomore point guard, Darold Thomas, against the Memorial pressure allowed them to keep this game close throughout. Memorial wasn't hitting anything but, they were able to grab offensive rebounds and get put backs and score but, not nearly as easy as things were against East in the previous night. In the second half Memorial upped the pressure defense a notch and forced Lafollette into numerous turnovers even before they got the ball past half court. With the Memorial big man hindered with foul trouble it was Memorials little guards Shareef Smith and Julian Walters who had huge second halfs. Smith more then Walters but, they able to penetrate with no fear and finish with a variety of moves over larger defenders. Memorial was up by eight in the third quarter as they game got to a frenzied pace which really favored Memorial but, the defense and patience of Lafollette allowed themselves to claw back into the game. Throughout most of the game Memorial actually hit their free throws but, some missed free throws late allowed Lafollette a shot late they was taken just after the buzzer to tie it up. The shot did go down but, it was clearly after the buzzer.
Top Players
Shareef Smith 5'10 sophomore Memorial- With no one really taking over on the offensive end for Memorial Smith stepped up in the second half and was able to score over and around much bigger defenders. Was also very clutch from the free throw line throughout the entire game.
Jester Weah 6'4 senior Memorial- Just his normal self doing all the dirty work rebounding and running the court.
Nygel Drury 6'5 senior Lafollette- Took advantage of Memorial's foul trouble and score at will on the inside.
Even with Sun Prairie losing Memorial still isn't a lock to make state. Middleton missed a three point shot late that would of allowed them to beat Memorial and then they have Mukwonago awaiting them in the game to go to state.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Portage over Madison Edgewood
As I suspected I didn't do any more tournament predictions so glad I did the two I did as they are the two big ones to watch for. Tournaments have started now and on a night when there really isn't much for games I decided to take in the local game in the town where I work and watch Portage played Madison Edgewood. I knew with Edgewood you would always get a team that played with a ton of heart, hustle, and very disciplined. The heart and hustle were there but, not always the discipline. Unlike the Edgewood teams of the past they really didn't work the ball as much and took the first shot that was there.
Portage really came out firing early on and seemed to be riding the energy of playing at home in a playoff game. Ian Taylor came out firing hitting three first half three point shots and was the steadying influence throughout the game. Watching the game it felt like Portage was just running away with the game but, when you looked at the scoreboard Edgewood was always within striking distance. Portage did finally get some room late in the first half as Edgewood turned the ball over a few times which allowed Portage to build a nine point half time lead. In the second half Edgewood got their outside shooting going as they were led by Nicholas Wiese who came off the bench in the first half but, started the second half and he was huge for Edgewood. Everytime Wiese was able to get his feet set he was able to knock down the outside shot. In the fourth quarter Portage started turning the ball over and with the hot shooting of Edgewood and Wiese it was a three point game with 56 seconds left in the game. Edgewood showed some lack of discipline as they came down and took the very first shot they saw which was a miss. Portage hit their free throws late to seal the game and sneak away with a win.
Top Players
Ian Taylor 6'1 senior Portage- Really was a steadying influence on the game running the point and was really hitting the threes from the outside.
Daniel Beck 6'3 senior Portage- Was very strong with the ball in the post and showed a great leaping ability in rebounding and blocking shots.
Nicholas Wiese 6'2 senior Edgewood- If he was given the open shot from the outside the shot was going to fall.
Jeffrey Zellner 5'10 junior Edgewood- Really liked this kid as a point guard. Handles the ball well, really looks to distribute to team mates, can hit the outside shot, or take the ball strong to the rim.
Box Score
Portage 63- Taylor 22 Beck 14 Jordan Walker 12 Stian Anderson 10 Matt Bate 5 Mitchell Gray 2 Brock Holmes 0 Taylor Krocker 0 Sam Harkins 0
Edgewood 55- Wiese 16 Zellner 11 Connor McGinnis 11 Paul Mutch 8 Samuel Wolfe 4 Alexander Wendler 3 SamuelSchemmel 2 Daniel Miller 0
Round one is done and we have only four rounds to go until we reach state. I know this write up wasn't the greatest but, this wasn't a huge game and I just couldn't get myself into it.
Portage really came out firing early on and seemed to be riding the energy of playing at home in a playoff game. Ian Taylor came out firing hitting three first half three point shots and was the steadying influence throughout the game. Watching the game it felt like Portage was just running away with the game but, when you looked at the scoreboard Edgewood was always within striking distance. Portage did finally get some room late in the first half as Edgewood turned the ball over a few times which allowed Portage to build a nine point half time lead. In the second half Edgewood got their outside shooting going as they were led by Nicholas Wiese who came off the bench in the first half but, started the second half and he was huge for Edgewood. Everytime Wiese was able to get his feet set he was able to knock down the outside shot. In the fourth quarter Portage started turning the ball over and with the hot shooting of Edgewood and Wiese it was a three point game with 56 seconds left in the game. Edgewood showed some lack of discipline as they came down and took the very first shot they saw which was a miss. Portage hit their free throws late to seal the game and sneak away with a win.
Top Players
Ian Taylor 6'1 senior Portage- Really was a steadying influence on the game running the point and was really hitting the threes from the outside.
Daniel Beck 6'3 senior Portage- Was very strong with the ball in the post and showed a great leaping ability in rebounding and blocking shots.
Nicholas Wiese 6'2 senior Edgewood- If he was given the open shot from the outside the shot was going to fall.
Jeffrey Zellner 5'10 junior Edgewood- Really liked this kid as a point guard. Handles the ball well, really looks to distribute to team mates, can hit the outside shot, or take the ball strong to the rim.
Box Score
Portage 63- Taylor 22 Beck 14 Jordan Walker 12 Stian Anderson 10 Matt Bate 5 Mitchell Gray 2 Brock Holmes 0 Taylor Krocker 0 Sam Harkins 0
Edgewood 55- Wiese 16 Zellner 11 Connor McGinnis 11 Paul Mutch 8 Samuel Wolfe 4 Alexander Wendler 3 SamuelSchemmel 2 Daniel Miller 0
Round one is done and we have only four rounds to go until we reach state. I know this write up wasn't the greatest but, this wasn't a huge game and I just couldn't get myself into it.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Division Three Predictions
I've kind of put my predictions on hold so I'm not sure if I will be able to get all five divisions in before the tournament actually starts so I decided to go with D3 next as it is the deepest division and I have followed the closest. With the division being so deep there are a lot of contenders and not a whole lot of darkhorses.
River Falls Sectional
My Pick
Lacrosse Aquinas- Have by far to most talent with Bronson Koenig, Michael Conway, and company. Have faced the toughest competition and have been playing bigger schools all year long.
Contenders
Barron- Don't know anything about them really but, they are the other #1 seed in the sectional.
Somerset- Have had a very good season and a great record.
Durand- Have lost only one game this year so that says something.
Darkhorses
GET- Were at state a year ago and have the two Wagner brothers leading the way.
Baldwin-Woodville- Started out the season very strong and beat some very solid teams from the Northwest.
Ashwaubenon Sectional
My Pick
Little Chute- Have been just about every ones pick all year long and have a pair of D1 recruits leading them.
Contenders
Brillion- State Champions a year ago and are very talented deep team with lots of balance.
Roncalli- Strong tradition Roncalli shoots the ball as good as any team in the state which allows them to beat anyone in the state.
Wrightstown- Battled Brillion and Roncalli for the conference title and would be no shocked to see them come out on top.
Darkhorses
Peshtigo- Yes they have only lost one game this year but, they aren't even in the coaches rankings and because they play in a D4/D5 conference no one is giving them a shot.
Xavier- Took down Little Chute a year ago and played them extremely tough this year as well.
Middleton Sectional
My Pick
Wisconsin Dells- Has been the number one team nearly the entire season and minus a little set back would of been #1 when the season finished.
Contenders
Lodi- Have only lost two games within the state of Wisconsin, one of which was to WD.
Marshall- State team a year ago and have only lost two games this year and are led by high scorer Cam Ward.
Lake Mills- Battled Lodi to the bitter end in conference and good easily take them down if they meet again.
Darkhorses
There really isn't a darkhorse in this sectional.
Arrowhead Sectional
My Pick
East Troy- Have played an incredibly tough schedule and with three D1 recruits can play with anyone in the state.
Contenders
Oostburg- A conference champion with a very strong rich tradition.
Brown Deer- Have played a very tough schedule against numerous city teams in Southeast Wisconsin and shouldn't feel the pressure.
Looking at my predictions right now the final four should be fairly obvious but, it never ever seems to work out the way that you think it should no matter how obvious it is. I will be very curious to see if the top four teams can actually be the four teams that make it to state.
River Falls Sectional
My Pick
Lacrosse Aquinas- Have by far to most talent with Bronson Koenig, Michael Conway, and company. Have faced the toughest competition and have been playing bigger schools all year long.
Contenders
Barron- Don't know anything about them really but, they are the other #1 seed in the sectional.
Somerset- Have had a very good season and a great record.
Durand- Have lost only one game this year so that says something.
Darkhorses
GET- Were at state a year ago and have the two Wagner brothers leading the way.
Baldwin-Woodville- Started out the season very strong and beat some very solid teams from the Northwest.
Ashwaubenon Sectional
My Pick
Little Chute- Have been just about every ones pick all year long and have a pair of D1 recruits leading them.
Contenders
Brillion- State Champions a year ago and are very talented deep team with lots of balance.
Roncalli- Strong tradition Roncalli shoots the ball as good as any team in the state which allows them to beat anyone in the state.
Wrightstown- Battled Brillion and Roncalli for the conference title and would be no shocked to see them come out on top.
Darkhorses
Peshtigo- Yes they have only lost one game this year but, they aren't even in the coaches rankings and because they play in a D4/D5 conference no one is giving them a shot.
Xavier- Took down Little Chute a year ago and played them extremely tough this year as well.
Middleton Sectional
My Pick
Wisconsin Dells- Has been the number one team nearly the entire season and minus a little set back would of been #1 when the season finished.
Contenders
Lodi- Have only lost two games within the state of Wisconsin, one of which was to WD.
Marshall- State team a year ago and have only lost two games this year and are led by high scorer Cam Ward.
Lake Mills- Battled Lodi to the bitter end in conference and good easily take them down if they meet again.
Darkhorses
There really isn't a darkhorse in this sectional.
Arrowhead Sectional
My Pick
East Troy- Have played an incredibly tough schedule and with three D1 recruits can play with anyone in the state.
Contenders
Oostburg- A conference champion with a very strong rich tradition.
Brown Deer- Have played a very tough schedule against numerous city teams in Southeast Wisconsin and shouldn't feel the pressure.
Looking at my predictions right now the final four should be fairly obvious but, it never ever seems to work out the way that you think it should no matter how obvious it is. I will be very curious to see if the top four teams can actually be the four teams that make it to state.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Division One Tournament Predictions
With the state tournament less then a week away I figure I would give my picks for who would make it to state, who would win state, and other teams that I could see making state. In each bracket I will break down by pick to win, the top contenders that I wouldn't be surprised to see make it, and then my darkhorses or long shots.
Stevens Point Sectional
My Pick
Oshkosh North- Won the Fox Valley Association which automatically puts them as the team to beat. Recently defeated Neenah who was my pick to make state a couple weeks ago.
Contenders
Superior- Have had a great regular season but, wouldn't be the first time that they had a great season and then laid an egg come playoff time.
Stevens Point- Were undefeated until having lost two games late in the year.
Neenah- Like I said a couple weeks ago they were my pick to get to state.
DC Everest- Mark Miller has them losing to in the sectional final so that's good enough to me.
Darkhorses
Marshfield- Defeated Stevens Point late in the year.
Appleton West- This was the preseason pick to make state and they have a lot of talent. If they could put it all together they really could make a deep run.
Homestead Sectiona
Pick
Germantown- Their the defending state champs. Have a ton of talent and have been #1 throughout the entire season.
Contenders
De Pere- Have lost only two games in state and have defeated some very good teams.
Sheboygan North- Have the great record.
Arrowhead- Really a talented team that has been battle tested all year long.
Hamilton- Have lost only one game this year and just seem to play together really well.
Darkhorses
Homestead- They really do have a ton of talent if they can just put it all together.
Bay Port- Beat De Pere early in the year and have really been tested as well.
Sun Prairie Sectional
Pick
Sun Prairie- Memorial seems to be reallying and Sun Prairie has the two best players in this sectional.
Contenders
Madison Memorial- They have been to state nine straight years. Hard to imagine them not being there. Split with Sun Prairie during the season.
Mukwonago- Have a great record and are a very fundamentally sound team and is very strong on the inside.
Darkhorses
There really isn't anyone else.
Racine Sectional
Pick
Milwaukee Vincent- There a very deep team with solid guard play and have the size to battle bigger teams.
Contender
Milwaukee King- Have tremendous guard play, have the history, and one of the top coaches in the state.
Milwaukee Hamilton- Have the best player in the state but, lost two games this year once to King and once to Vincent.
Brookfield Central- Have played some big time competition and played them tough. Riley Lachance is a big time player
Racine Case- A very deep and quick team with tremendous guard play.
Darkhorses
Milwaukee Marquette- A very disciplined team that plays great defense and are also very deep.
Final Four
Germantown over Oshkosh North
Milwaukee Vincent over Sun Prairie
Championship
Germantown over Milwaukee Vincent
Well there you have it. My state champ is Germantown. I just think they are deeper and bigger then any other team in the state. Next year I'm taking Milwaukee Hamilton but, this will be a repeat year for Germantown.
Stevens Point Sectional
My Pick
Oshkosh North- Won the Fox Valley Association which automatically puts them as the team to beat. Recently defeated Neenah who was my pick to make state a couple weeks ago.
Contenders
Superior- Have had a great regular season but, wouldn't be the first time that they had a great season and then laid an egg come playoff time.
Stevens Point- Were undefeated until having lost two games late in the year.
Neenah- Like I said a couple weeks ago they were my pick to get to state.
DC Everest- Mark Miller has them losing to in the sectional final so that's good enough to me.
Darkhorses
Marshfield- Defeated Stevens Point late in the year.
Appleton West- This was the preseason pick to make state and they have a lot of talent. If they could put it all together they really could make a deep run.
Homestead Sectiona
Pick
Germantown- Their the defending state champs. Have a ton of talent and have been #1 throughout the entire season.
Contenders
De Pere- Have lost only two games in state and have defeated some very good teams.
Sheboygan North- Have the great record.
Arrowhead- Really a talented team that has been battle tested all year long.
Hamilton- Have lost only one game this year and just seem to play together really well.
Darkhorses
Homestead- They really do have a ton of talent if they can just put it all together.
Bay Port- Beat De Pere early in the year and have really been tested as well.
Sun Prairie Sectional
Pick
Sun Prairie- Memorial seems to be reallying and Sun Prairie has the two best players in this sectional.
Contenders
Madison Memorial- They have been to state nine straight years. Hard to imagine them not being there. Split with Sun Prairie during the season.
Mukwonago- Have a great record and are a very fundamentally sound team and is very strong on the inside.
Darkhorses
There really isn't anyone else.
Racine Sectional
Pick
Milwaukee Vincent- There a very deep team with solid guard play and have the size to battle bigger teams.
Contender
Milwaukee King- Have tremendous guard play, have the history, and one of the top coaches in the state.
Milwaukee Hamilton- Have the best player in the state but, lost two games this year once to King and once to Vincent.
Brookfield Central- Have played some big time competition and played them tough. Riley Lachance is a big time player
Racine Case- A very deep and quick team with tremendous guard play.
Darkhorses
Milwaukee Marquette- A very disciplined team that plays great defense and are also very deep.
Final Four
Germantown over Oshkosh North
Milwaukee Vincent over Sun Prairie
Championship
Germantown over Milwaukee Vincent
Well there you have it. My state champ is Germantown. I just think they are deeper and bigger then any other team in the state. Next year I'm taking Milwaukee Hamilton but, this will be a repeat year for Germantown.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
East Troy and Royal win at the JAG
This Saturday I took in a pair of games played at Just A Game Fieldhouse. The first game was a battle between a pair of top five teams in division three and the second game was my first chance to see D5 power Royal play.
The first game pitted #1 ranked Wisconsin Dells taking on #5 East Troy. There was a lot of talk who would come out on top prior to the game. Would the speed and quickness of the Dells win out or would it be the height and size of East Troy. Dells really only has one true post player in 6'4 senior Shane Wimann, while East Troy has a pair of D1 recruits in 6'9 senior twins Alex and Brett Prahl.
Early on Wisconsin Dells was doing what they do, shooting threes and making them, moving the ball, and forcing East Troy into turnovers resulting in fast break baskets. On the other side East Troy really looked to get the ball into the Prahl's but, the Dells really packed in their zone defense and keyed on the big man which allowed open wide side cuts typically by sophomore Conner Mitchell. Mitchell was unheard of prior to the game but, he game up with double digit points in the first half and really carried ET offensively at times. For WD Wimann was basically able to do whatever he wanted in the first half, moving without the ball and getting open shots, knocking down outside shots and driving past the bigger defenders and scored 16 first half points. After one quarter the game was tied and at half Dells was up by three.
Besides the two Prahl's, Nate Dodge is the third big time scorer. Dodge never could get things going besides a couple threes but, Brett Prahl finally go things going using a variety of post moves to score in the paint. For Dells Wimann cooled off but, fellow star MJ Delmore got things going as no ET defender could stay in front of him and Delmore showed his full array of moves to score. Dells was able to get a 12 point lead in the third quarter but, the play of Brett Pahl allowed ET to get back in this game. Then mid way through the fourth quarter, Dells stopped moving the ball and fell into Delmore just going one on one and trying to score. Everyone besides Delmore was just standing around the outside waiting for him to do something and when he wasn't able to break down the defense he was forced to throw up some wild shots. In the end it was East Troy's ability to stick where their game plan that allowed them to win this game and the inability of Wisconsin Dells to keep up their high intensity and motion.
Top Players
Shane Wimann 6'4 senior WD- Pretty much said it all about him already.
MJ Delmore 5'11 senior WD- Showed his normal impressive ball handling skills and the ability to get by his defender any time he wanted.
Connor Mitchell 6'0 sophomore ET- Did a tremendous job of moving without the ball and also knocked down the three ball as well.
Brett Prahl 6'9 senior ET- Used his size and strength to score on the inside, as well as some very impressive post moves.
East Troy 66 Wisconsin Dells 62
Top Scorers
WD- Wimann 23 Delmore 19 Colyn Buss 10
ET- B Prahl 21 Mitchell 17 Dodge 14 A Prahl 13
Royal 84 Blair Taylor 62
Before the year started this game was a game I had looked to as being a very good game but, Blair Taylor hasn't lived up to their past or their talent and has really struggled this year. This BT doesn't hesitate to take an open shot. If they get a little opening they are going to take the shot. This wasn't a bad plan early on as BT was hitting everything when they weren't turning the ball over. On the other side Royal was struggling to get their shot to drop and were having a tough time against the BT zone defense but, they were getting multiple rebounds allowing them to score most times down the court. At half Royal was only up 36-34.
In the second half Royal got their game going forcing BT to turn the ball over and getting out and running and getting easy buckets. Also Royal's star Sam Murphy started getting things going as he hit three consecutive threes in the third quarer. Blair Taylor went to a box and one on Murphy and that just opened things up for the rest of the Royal players and they were able to cruise to a 20 plus point victory.
Blair Taylor is a team that seems like they could beat some teams if they get hot and they don't have a senior on the team so the future has to be bright. Royal is the classic tough D5 team that plays good defense, have a pair of big time scorers in Murphy and team mate Nate Scheeter, and the rest of the team knows their role and does it without trying to do too much.
Top Players
Sam Murphy 6'4 senior Royal- Tallest kid on the team but, runs the point a lot so that tells you something. Is an exceptional shooter that can do a little bit of everything.
Nate Scheeter 6'2 senior Royal- Really liked this kids game as he just seems like a very smart player that moved well without the ball. Is also a tremendous shooter that can really rain the threes from the outside.
Brett Ladsten 6'1 sophomore BT- Just had to say wow with the way he shoots the ball. Doesn't need much of an opening and the shot is going to fall.
Simeon Pooler 6'1 junior BT- Not quiet the shooter as Ladsten but, can also shoot the ball well and is a real hustler that always plays hard.
Top Scorers
Royal- Murphy 29 Scheeter 26 Brandon Retzlaff 8 Trae Ness 8
BT- Ladsten 26 Pooler 18 Dalton Soto 7 Nolan Kujak 7
Was a nice night of basketball unfortunately Dells lost their first game of the year but, I caught a great state level game and then got to watch a very good D5 team. These were my last regular season games of the year and the seedings are out so it will be time to make my predictions as well as my end of the season predictions.
The first game pitted #1 ranked Wisconsin Dells taking on #5 East Troy. There was a lot of talk who would come out on top prior to the game. Would the speed and quickness of the Dells win out or would it be the height and size of East Troy. Dells really only has one true post player in 6'4 senior Shane Wimann, while East Troy has a pair of D1 recruits in 6'9 senior twins Alex and Brett Prahl.
Early on Wisconsin Dells was doing what they do, shooting threes and making them, moving the ball, and forcing East Troy into turnovers resulting in fast break baskets. On the other side East Troy really looked to get the ball into the Prahl's but, the Dells really packed in their zone defense and keyed on the big man which allowed open wide side cuts typically by sophomore Conner Mitchell. Mitchell was unheard of prior to the game but, he game up with double digit points in the first half and really carried ET offensively at times. For WD Wimann was basically able to do whatever he wanted in the first half, moving without the ball and getting open shots, knocking down outside shots and driving past the bigger defenders and scored 16 first half points. After one quarter the game was tied and at half Dells was up by three.
Besides the two Prahl's, Nate Dodge is the third big time scorer. Dodge never could get things going besides a couple threes but, Brett Prahl finally go things going using a variety of post moves to score in the paint. For Dells Wimann cooled off but, fellow star MJ Delmore got things going as no ET defender could stay in front of him and Delmore showed his full array of moves to score. Dells was able to get a 12 point lead in the third quarter but, the play of Brett Pahl allowed ET to get back in this game. Then mid way through the fourth quarter, Dells stopped moving the ball and fell into Delmore just going one on one and trying to score. Everyone besides Delmore was just standing around the outside waiting for him to do something and when he wasn't able to break down the defense he was forced to throw up some wild shots. In the end it was East Troy's ability to stick where their game plan that allowed them to win this game and the inability of Wisconsin Dells to keep up their high intensity and motion.
Top Players
Shane Wimann 6'4 senior WD- Pretty much said it all about him already.
MJ Delmore 5'11 senior WD- Showed his normal impressive ball handling skills and the ability to get by his defender any time he wanted.
Connor Mitchell 6'0 sophomore ET- Did a tremendous job of moving without the ball and also knocked down the three ball as well.
Brett Prahl 6'9 senior ET- Used his size and strength to score on the inside, as well as some very impressive post moves.
East Troy 66 Wisconsin Dells 62
Top Scorers
WD- Wimann 23 Delmore 19 Colyn Buss 10
ET- B Prahl 21 Mitchell 17 Dodge 14 A Prahl 13
Royal 84 Blair Taylor 62
Before the year started this game was a game I had looked to as being a very good game but, Blair Taylor hasn't lived up to their past or their talent and has really struggled this year. This BT doesn't hesitate to take an open shot. If they get a little opening they are going to take the shot. This wasn't a bad plan early on as BT was hitting everything when they weren't turning the ball over. On the other side Royal was struggling to get their shot to drop and were having a tough time against the BT zone defense but, they were getting multiple rebounds allowing them to score most times down the court. At half Royal was only up 36-34.
In the second half Royal got their game going forcing BT to turn the ball over and getting out and running and getting easy buckets. Also Royal's star Sam Murphy started getting things going as he hit three consecutive threes in the third quarer. Blair Taylor went to a box and one on Murphy and that just opened things up for the rest of the Royal players and they were able to cruise to a 20 plus point victory.
Blair Taylor is a team that seems like they could beat some teams if they get hot and they don't have a senior on the team so the future has to be bright. Royal is the classic tough D5 team that plays good defense, have a pair of big time scorers in Murphy and team mate Nate Scheeter, and the rest of the team knows their role and does it without trying to do too much.
Top Players
Sam Murphy 6'4 senior Royal- Tallest kid on the team but, runs the point a lot so that tells you something. Is an exceptional shooter that can do a little bit of everything.
Nate Scheeter 6'2 senior Royal- Really liked this kids game as he just seems like a very smart player that moved well without the ball. Is also a tremendous shooter that can really rain the threes from the outside.
Brett Ladsten 6'1 sophomore BT- Just had to say wow with the way he shoots the ball. Doesn't need much of an opening and the shot is going to fall.
Simeon Pooler 6'1 junior BT- Not quiet the shooter as Ladsten but, can also shoot the ball well and is a real hustler that always plays hard.
Top Scorers
Royal- Murphy 29 Scheeter 26 Brandon Retzlaff 8 Trae Ness 8
BT- Ladsten 26 Pooler 18 Dalton Soto 7 Nolan Kujak 7
Was a nice night of basketball unfortunately Dells lost their first game of the year but, I caught a great state level game and then got to watch a very good D5 team. These were my last regular season games of the year and the seedings are out so it will be time to make my predictions as well as my end of the season predictions.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Week 12 Rankings
Well another Sunday has come so it's time for another round of rankings.
Division One
Only team that lost in the top 15 was Madison Memorial who lost to Janesville Craig and Madison Lafollette and fall completely out of the rankings. Losing to those two teams was just too much for me to keep them in the rankings and in jumped Racine Case who I had neglected all year after they lost a pair of early games. Sheboygan North continues to just be outside the rankings.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee King
3. Milwaukee Hamilton
4. De Pere
5. Sussex Hamilton
6. Milwaukee Vincent
7. Sun Prairie
8. Mukwonago
9. Arrowhead
10. Brookfield Central
11. Oshkosh North
12. Neenah
13. Superior
14. Stevens Point
15. Racine Case
Division Two
D2 once again showed to be the most up and down division. Wisconsin Lutheran lost to Germantown and Brookfield Central which are both very tough opponents but, two losses are two losses and they drop to 10. Last week I missed Wilmot losing a game and should of dropped them and are now at eight. West De Pere lost to Hortonville and fell to #9. Ashwaubenon and Antigo lost twice and drop out of the rankings. Milwaukee Washington comes in at 14 even though they don't have the greatest record they may of played the toughest schedule of any D2 team. Medford checks back in the rankings at 15 despite not having played a game in the past week.
1. Onalaska
2. Rice Lake
3. Seymour
4. Rhinelander
5. Pulaski
6. Lacrosse Central
7. Slinger
8. Wilmot
9. West De Pere
10. Wisconsin Lutheran
11. Waunakee
12. Catholic Memorial
13. Whitefish Bay
14. Milwaukee Washington
15. Medford
Division Three
Wisconsin Dells suffered their first lose of the year to East Troy and fall to four. Lodi lost to Poynette and fall to #6 and Aquinas did lose to Lacrosse Central and fell to #7. Everyone after that remained the same. I know I'm in the minority with Peshtigo ranked so high but, they've only lost one game this year so that's good enough for me. Oostburg is right on the outside looking in.
1. Little Chute
2. Peshtigo
3. East Troy
4. Wisconsin Dells
5. Marshall
6. Lodi
7. Lacrosse Aquinas
8. Brown Deer
9. Somerset
10. Brillion
11. Durand
12. Roncalli
13. GET
14. Barron
15. Neillsville
Division Four
Shiocton lost to Amherst and fall to 14 followed by Marathon at 15 who lost to Pittsville. Wild Rose lost to Marion and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Colfax at 13.
1. Aburndale
2. Cuba City
3. Laconia
4. Brookfield Academy
5. Elk Mound
6. Dominican
7. Augusta
8. Southwestern
9. Onalaska Luther
10. St. Mary's Springs
11. Fall Creek
12. Amherst
13. Colfax
14. Shiocton
15. Marathon
Division Five
Cassville lost to Potosi dropping to 12, followed by Elmwood who lost to Colfax.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Drummond
5. Royal
6. Suring
7. Luck
8. Black Hawk
9. Monticello
10. Potosi
11. North Crawford
12. Cassville
13. Elmwood
14. Washburn
15. Turtle Lake
Really wasn't a whole ton of changes this week, with the exception of D2 who always has changes every week. The seedings came out for the playoffs so I will be doing my predictions on the rankings and how the tournament will play out.
Division One
Only team that lost in the top 15 was Madison Memorial who lost to Janesville Craig and Madison Lafollette and fall completely out of the rankings. Losing to those two teams was just too much for me to keep them in the rankings and in jumped Racine Case who I had neglected all year after they lost a pair of early games. Sheboygan North continues to just be outside the rankings.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee King
3. Milwaukee Hamilton
4. De Pere
5. Sussex Hamilton
6. Milwaukee Vincent
7. Sun Prairie
8. Mukwonago
9. Arrowhead
10. Brookfield Central
11. Oshkosh North
12. Neenah
13. Superior
14. Stevens Point
15. Racine Case
Division Two
D2 once again showed to be the most up and down division. Wisconsin Lutheran lost to Germantown and Brookfield Central which are both very tough opponents but, two losses are two losses and they drop to 10. Last week I missed Wilmot losing a game and should of dropped them and are now at eight. West De Pere lost to Hortonville and fell to #9. Ashwaubenon and Antigo lost twice and drop out of the rankings. Milwaukee Washington comes in at 14 even though they don't have the greatest record they may of played the toughest schedule of any D2 team. Medford checks back in the rankings at 15 despite not having played a game in the past week.
1. Onalaska
2. Rice Lake
3. Seymour
4. Rhinelander
5. Pulaski
6. Lacrosse Central
7. Slinger
8. Wilmot
9. West De Pere
10. Wisconsin Lutheran
11. Waunakee
12. Catholic Memorial
13. Whitefish Bay
14. Milwaukee Washington
15. Medford
Division Three
Wisconsin Dells suffered their first lose of the year to East Troy and fall to four. Lodi lost to Poynette and fall to #6 and Aquinas did lose to Lacrosse Central and fell to #7. Everyone after that remained the same. I know I'm in the minority with Peshtigo ranked so high but, they've only lost one game this year so that's good enough for me. Oostburg is right on the outside looking in.
1. Little Chute
2. Peshtigo
3. East Troy
4. Wisconsin Dells
5. Marshall
6. Lodi
7. Lacrosse Aquinas
8. Brown Deer
9. Somerset
10. Brillion
11. Durand
12. Roncalli
13. GET
14. Barron
15. Neillsville
Division Four
Shiocton lost to Amherst and fall to 14 followed by Marathon at 15 who lost to Pittsville. Wild Rose lost to Marion and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Colfax at 13.
1. Aburndale
2. Cuba City
3. Laconia
4. Brookfield Academy
5. Elk Mound
6. Dominican
7. Augusta
8. Southwestern
9. Onalaska Luther
10. St. Mary's Springs
11. Fall Creek
12. Amherst
13. Colfax
14. Shiocton
15. Marathon
Division Five
Cassville lost to Potosi dropping to 12, followed by Elmwood who lost to Colfax.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Drummond
5. Royal
6. Suring
7. Luck
8. Black Hawk
9. Monticello
10. Potosi
11. North Crawford
12. Cassville
13. Elmwood
14. Washburn
15. Turtle Lake
Really wasn't a whole ton of changes this week, with the exception of D2 who always has changes every week. The seedings came out for the playoffs so I will be doing my predictions on the rankings and how the tournament will play out.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Sun Prairie finally defeats Madison Memorial
In a game where Madison Memorial could of very well of clinched another Big Eight Conference championship they dropped the ball and Sun Prairie was able to defeat Memorial and maintain their conference title hopes for at least another week. Memorial hasn't looked anything close to the Memorial teams of old but, they have always seemed to find a way to win despite their lack of talent, at least by Memorial standards. Tonight though the talent of Sun Prairie was just too much for their hustle and athleticism to over come.
Memorial is really starting to feel the absence of Brendan Ortiz, who is still out with an injury, as they really lack a go to player at this point. Currently they are running their offense through Jester Weah who is a tremendous athlete but, I just don't feel that he is a guy you can run your offense through. Weah has always been great grabbing offensive boards and dunking the ball but, not being the focal point. Also at times it appeared that Memorial just looked plan lost on the offensive end. They appeared to be running a different offense then what I've seen earlier this year. They ran a lot of handoffs out top and their guards were just didn't have the ability to take the ball and get to the rim, which I believe Ortiz has that ability. Shareef Smith may get to that point and shows some great flashes but, is still very young. Reggie Roemer is a solid point guard but, his ability and size doesn't allow him to really be a big scorer and Julian Walters seems content pulling up for outside jumpers. Right now this Memorial team shows a lot of heart and athleticism but, I just do feel they have that go to player that can get his basket at any time and they are really going to struggle on the offensive end.
For Sun Prairie the game is still two big time scorers with some nice role players around them. In the second half of this game it finally appeared that Nick Fuller has broke out of his little slump at least when I have seen him play this year. Fuller had two air balls in his first two three point attempts but, after that he really settled down and found his shot from long range. Nick Noskowiak is the other big time scorer. Noskowiak can get his shot at any time he wants but, feels like he forces some difficult shots when he could just as easily drive all the way to the hoop or find a team mate. Noskowiak has a very nice step back jumper but, he seems to fall in love with it at times and takes some shots falling away that do fall when he's hot but, at times I'd rather seem him get to the rim. I'm very excited to watch Noskowiak play the next two years, particularly with this very talented sophomore and junior classes returning. Next year Craig Evans will be the key with his tremendous size and strength. If Evans can play within himself and not try to do too much he could be a huge force on the inside but, with his lack a mobility and height will be a hindrance on the defensive end. When Evans is in the game all the focus goes to him because he is so big and takes up so much space on the court.
Top Players
Jester Weah 6'4 senior Memorial- Showed a nice little mid range jump shot tonight and of course did a great job of rebounding on both ends.
Reggie Roemer 5'9 junior Memorial- Despite his deficiencies had a nice game and showed some ability to get to the rim and score. At times may of took it to the hoop a little too much.
Shareef Smith 5'10 sophomore Memorial- Very similar to Roemer showing his ability to get to the rim and score against bigger defenders.
Nick Fuller 6'7 senior Sun Prairie- Was able to get his three point shooting going in this game. Really moved well without the ball in this game and did a nice job guarding Weah and limiting his second chance buckets.
Nick Noskowiak 6'3 junior Sun Prairie- Handled the ball and pressure extremely well. Continues to show the ability to get his shot at any time.
Box Score
Memorial 53- Weah 15 Smith 9 Roemer 8 Walters 7 Tyler Lindquist 5 Andrew Walls 5 Daurice Fountain 2 Darrlyn Willis 2 Sam Sutherland 0 Brett Tauber 0
Sun Prairie 64- Fuller 26 Noskowiak 22 Shane Waldon 6 JT Ruffin 5 Michael Marchese 3 Craig Evans 2 Donnel Thompson 0 Malik Robinson 0
This game was some what sloopy but, as always was a great game and these two teams should match up in Sectionals again at Sun Prairie and my money will be on Sun Prairie to come up with the win.
Memorial is really starting to feel the absence of Brendan Ortiz, who is still out with an injury, as they really lack a go to player at this point. Currently they are running their offense through Jester Weah who is a tremendous athlete but, I just don't feel that he is a guy you can run your offense through. Weah has always been great grabbing offensive boards and dunking the ball but, not being the focal point. Also at times it appeared that Memorial just looked plan lost on the offensive end. They appeared to be running a different offense then what I've seen earlier this year. They ran a lot of handoffs out top and their guards were just didn't have the ability to take the ball and get to the rim, which I believe Ortiz has that ability. Shareef Smith may get to that point and shows some great flashes but, is still very young. Reggie Roemer is a solid point guard but, his ability and size doesn't allow him to really be a big scorer and Julian Walters seems content pulling up for outside jumpers. Right now this Memorial team shows a lot of heart and athleticism but, I just do feel they have that go to player that can get his basket at any time and they are really going to struggle on the offensive end.
For Sun Prairie the game is still two big time scorers with some nice role players around them. In the second half of this game it finally appeared that Nick Fuller has broke out of his little slump at least when I have seen him play this year. Fuller had two air balls in his first two three point attempts but, after that he really settled down and found his shot from long range. Nick Noskowiak is the other big time scorer. Noskowiak can get his shot at any time he wants but, feels like he forces some difficult shots when he could just as easily drive all the way to the hoop or find a team mate. Noskowiak has a very nice step back jumper but, he seems to fall in love with it at times and takes some shots falling away that do fall when he's hot but, at times I'd rather seem him get to the rim. I'm very excited to watch Noskowiak play the next two years, particularly with this very talented sophomore and junior classes returning. Next year Craig Evans will be the key with his tremendous size and strength. If Evans can play within himself and not try to do too much he could be a huge force on the inside but, with his lack a mobility and height will be a hindrance on the defensive end. When Evans is in the game all the focus goes to him because he is so big and takes up so much space on the court.
Top Players
Jester Weah 6'4 senior Memorial- Showed a nice little mid range jump shot tonight and of course did a great job of rebounding on both ends.
Reggie Roemer 5'9 junior Memorial- Despite his deficiencies had a nice game and showed some ability to get to the rim and score. At times may of took it to the hoop a little too much.
Shareef Smith 5'10 sophomore Memorial- Very similar to Roemer showing his ability to get to the rim and score against bigger defenders.
Nick Fuller 6'7 senior Sun Prairie- Was able to get his three point shooting going in this game. Really moved well without the ball in this game and did a nice job guarding Weah and limiting his second chance buckets.
Nick Noskowiak 6'3 junior Sun Prairie- Handled the ball and pressure extremely well. Continues to show the ability to get his shot at any time.
Box Score
Memorial 53- Weah 15 Smith 9 Roemer 8 Walters 7 Tyler Lindquist 5 Andrew Walls 5 Daurice Fountain 2 Darrlyn Willis 2 Sam Sutherland 0 Brett Tauber 0
Sun Prairie 64- Fuller 26 Noskowiak 22 Shane Waldon 6 JT Ruffin 5 Michael Marchese 3 Craig Evans 2 Donnel Thompson 0 Malik Robinson 0
This game was some what sloopy but, as always was a great game and these two teams should match up in Sectionals again at Sun Prairie and my money will be on Sun Prairie to come up with the win.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Wisconsin Dells over Mauston
In a game that should of been decided who won the South Central conference, the Wisconsin Dells chiefs won going away to more then likely seal up the conference title. This game should of been a very good match up but, unfortunatly Mauston was without their star playing Joel Heesch. Evidently Heesch has two blood clots in his lungs and will miss the remainder of the season.
Wisconsin Dells was back to their patented 1-2-2 zone defense and without Heesch Mauston really couldn't do anything against the zone. Mauston would get the ball inside and just seemed afraid or unwilling to take the shot and not even look at the hoop. The Golden Eagles were very content to just pass the ball around the perimeter until someone took a shot. The lone highlights for Mauston was the play of Garrett Manthe and Hunter Nelson who did show some ability late to get inside and score but, at that point the game was basically inside.
For whatever reason Mauston's defense was to leave shooters open outside and it played right into the Chief's hands as they were able to hit eight threes in the games. Wisconsin Dells did what they have been doing as of late. Get a huge lead and then coast the rest of the game. First half they hit the threes and then in the second half it was the Shane Wimann show. Wimann was saddled with foul trouble in the first half and barely saw the court but, he made up for it late and had a game high 15. Wimann showed some real domination on the inside and even was able to hit a three point shot. Also appears as Mike Dickman is starting to come around as he had four three point shots in the game. If Dickman can become a solid third scorer for the Chiefs that will make them even tougher to beat in the playoffs.
Top Players
Garrett Manthe 6'4 senior Mauston- Really showed a nice mid range shot and the ability to reboudn strong.
Hunter Nelson 6'3 senior Mauston- Showed alot of energy and hustle in the game and was able to find openings in the zone and score.
Shane Wimann 6'4 senior Wisconsin Dells- As I said earlier he was a beast in the paint and took his game out to the three point line even.
Mike Dickman 5'8 senior Wisconsin Dells- Really showed off the long range shooting hitting those four threes.
Colyn Buss 6'2 senior Wisconsin Dells- Really is the unsung player on this Dells team. Doesn't always score a bunch but, he doesn't make mistakes and really sets up his team mates nicely for easy buckets.
Box Score
Mauston 35- Nelson 13 Manthe 8 Brent Stoughtenger 5 Ross Thompson 3 Skylar Reicks 2 Kody Schell 2 Tyler Krattiger 2 Mitchell Orlowski 0 Taylor Hanson 0
WD 57- Wimann 15 Dickman 12 Buss 9 MJ Delmore 8 Dan Sweeney 6 Sean Kendall 3 Tyler Young 2 PJ Flock 2 Dezmen Morse 0 Danny ODea 0 Jake Stanford 0 Gunnar Backhaus 0
Well congrats to the Chiefs and it really appears that they are poised to make that state run. They will once again have Lodi standing in their way though.
Wisconsin Dells was back to their patented 1-2-2 zone defense and without Heesch Mauston really couldn't do anything against the zone. Mauston would get the ball inside and just seemed afraid or unwilling to take the shot and not even look at the hoop. The Golden Eagles were very content to just pass the ball around the perimeter until someone took a shot. The lone highlights for Mauston was the play of Garrett Manthe and Hunter Nelson who did show some ability late to get inside and score but, at that point the game was basically inside.
For whatever reason Mauston's defense was to leave shooters open outside and it played right into the Chief's hands as they were able to hit eight threes in the games. Wisconsin Dells did what they have been doing as of late. Get a huge lead and then coast the rest of the game. First half they hit the threes and then in the second half it was the Shane Wimann show. Wimann was saddled with foul trouble in the first half and barely saw the court but, he made up for it late and had a game high 15. Wimann showed some real domination on the inside and even was able to hit a three point shot. Also appears as Mike Dickman is starting to come around as he had four three point shots in the game. If Dickman can become a solid third scorer for the Chiefs that will make them even tougher to beat in the playoffs.
Top Players
Garrett Manthe 6'4 senior Mauston- Really showed a nice mid range shot and the ability to reboudn strong.
Hunter Nelson 6'3 senior Mauston- Showed alot of energy and hustle in the game and was able to find openings in the zone and score.
Shane Wimann 6'4 senior Wisconsin Dells- As I said earlier he was a beast in the paint and took his game out to the three point line even.
Mike Dickman 5'8 senior Wisconsin Dells- Really showed off the long range shooting hitting those four threes.
Colyn Buss 6'2 senior Wisconsin Dells- Really is the unsung player on this Dells team. Doesn't always score a bunch but, he doesn't make mistakes and really sets up his team mates nicely for easy buckets.
Box Score
Mauston 35- Nelson 13 Manthe 8 Brent Stoughtenger 5 Ross Thompson 3 Skylar Reicks 2 Kody Schell 2 Tyler Krattiger 2 Mitchell Orlowski 0 Taylor Hanson 0
WD 57- Wimann 15 Dickman 12 Buss 9 MJ Delmore 8 Dan Sweeney 6 Sean Kendall 3 Tyler Young 2 PJ Flock 2 Dezmen Morse 0 Danny ODea 0 Jake Stanford 0 Gunnar Backhaus 0
Well congrats to the Chiefs and it really appears that they are poised to make that state run. They will once again have Lodi standing in their way though.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Week 11 Rankings
Well here is another week so another time for rankings. I did see two games the end of last week but, figured I would do my rankings before more games happened that may change my rankings.
Division One
Madison Memorial lost to Sun Prairie and Apple Valley from Minnesota, I didn't hold the Apple Valley against them but, they still fell to #6. Milwaukee Vincent lost to Milwaukee Washington and drop just behind Memorial at seven. De Pere lost to Hopkins of Minnesota which once again doesn't hurt them. Neenah lost to Oshkosh North and Appleton West and dropped all the way to 13. Stevens Point lost to Marshfield and fall to 15. Milwaukee Marquette lost to Brookfield Central and Menomonee Falls and fell out of the rankings and are replaced at Superior at 14.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee King
3. Milwaukee Hamilton
4. De Pere
5. Sussex Hamilton
6. Madison Memorial
7. Milwaukee Vincent
8. Sun Prairie
9. Mukwonago
10. Arrowhead
11. Brookfield Central
12. Oshkosh North
13. Neenah
14. Superior
15. Stevens Point
Divisioin Two
Pulaski lost to Ashwaubenon and drop to #8. Rice Lake lost to Prior Lake Minnesota which of course I didn't hold against them and moved them to five. Catholic Memorial lost to Mukwonago and drop to 12. Medford lost to Lakeland and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Antigo at 15.
1. Onalaska
2. Wisconsin Lutheran
3. Wilmot
4. West De Pere
5. Rice Lake
6. Seymour
7. Rhinelander
8. Pulaski
9. Lacrosse Central
10. Slinger
11. Waunakee
12. Catholic Memorial
13. Whitefish Bay
14. Ashwaubenon
15. Antigo
Division Three
Lodi lost to Wisconsin Dells and drop to #3. Roncalli lost to Eden Prairie Minnesota which again I don't hold against them. Wrightstown lost to Brillion and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Neillsville.
1. Wisconsin Dells
2. Little Chute
3. Lodi
4. Peshtigo
5. East Troy
6. Lacrosse Aquinas
7. Marshall
8. Brown Deer
9. Somerset
10. Brillion
11. Durand
12. Roncalli
13. GET
14. Barron
15. Neillsville
Division Four
St. Mary's Springs lost to Chilton dropping to 11 and they were the only change in the D4 rankings.
1. Aburndale
2. Cuba City
3. Laconia
4. Brookfield Academy
5. Elk Mound
6. Dominican
7. Augusta
8. Southwestern
9. Shiocton
10. Onalaska Luther
11. St. Mary's Springs
12. Marathon
13. Fall Creek
14. Wild Rose
15. Amherst
Division Five
Suring lost to Peshtigo falling to #6. Monticello lost to Black Hawk and drop to 10. CWC lost to Randolph and Faith Christian lost to Milwaukee Academy of Science causing both teams to fall from the rankings and are replaced by Washburn and Turtle Lake.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Drummond
5. Royal
6. Suring
7. Luck
8. Black Hawk
9. Cassville
10. Monticello
11. Potosi
12. Elmwood
13. North Crawford
14. Washburn
15. Turtle Lake
Those are my new rankings. Tomorrow I should probably be doing my recap of the two games I went to this past week.
Division One
Madison Memorial lost to Sun Prairie and Apple Valley from Minnesota, I didn't hold the Apple Valley against them but, they still fell to #6. Milwaukee Vincent lost to Milwaukee Washington and drop just behind Memorial at seven. De Pere lost to Hopkins of Minnesota which once again doesn't hurt them. Neenah lost to Oshkosh North and Appleton West and dropped all the way to 13. Stevens Point lost to Marshfield and fall to 15. Milwaukee Marquette lost to Brookfield Central and Menomonee Falls and fell out of the rankings and are replaced at Superior at 14.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee King
3. Milwaukee Hamilton
4. De Pere
5. Sussex Hamilton
6. Madison Memorial
7. Milwaukee Vincent
8. Sun Prairie
9. Mukwonago
10. Arrowhead
11. Brookfield Central
12. Oshkosh North
13. Neenah
14. Superior
15. Stevens Point
Divisioin Two
Pulaski lost to Ashwaubenon and drop to #8. Rice Lake lost to Prior Lake Minnesota which of course I didn't hold against them and moved them to five. Catholic Memorial lost to Mukwonago and drop to 12. Medford lost to Lakeland and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Antigo at 15.
1. Onalaska
2. Wisconsin Lutheran
3. Wilmot
4. West De Pere
5. Rice Lake
6. Seymour
7. Rhinelander
8. Pulaski
9. Lacrosse Central
10. Slinger
11. Waunakee
12. Catholic Memorial
13. Whitefish Bay
14. Ashwaubenon
15. Antigo
Division Three
Lodi lost to Wisconsin Dells and drop to #3. Roncalli lost to Eden Prairie Minnesota which again I don't hold against them. Wrightstown lost to Brillion and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Neillsville.
1. Wisconsin Dells
2. Little Chute
3. Lodi
4. Peshtigo
5. East Troy
6. Lacrosse Aquinas
7. Marshall
8. Brown Deer
9. Somerset
10. Brillion
11. Durand
12. Roncalli
13. GET
14. Barron
15. Neillsville
Division Four
St. Mary's Springs lost to Chilton dropping to 11 and they were the only change in the D4 rankings.
1. Aburndale
2. Cuba City
3. Laconia
4. Brookfield Academy
5. Elk Mound
6. Dominican
7. Augusta
8. Southwestern
9. Shiocton
10. Onalaska Luther
11. St. Mary's Springs
12. Marathon
13. Fall Creek
14. Wild Rose
15. Amherst
Division Five
Suring lost to Peshtigo falling to #6. Monticello lost to Black Hawk and drop to 10. CWC lost to Randolph and Faith Christian lost to Milwaukee Academy of Science causing both teams to fall from the rankings and are replaced by Washburn and Turtle Lake.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Drummond
5. Royal
6. Suring
7. Luck
8. Black Hawk
9. Cassville
10. Monticello
11. Potosi
12. Elmwood
13. North Crawford
14. Washburn
15. Turtle Lake
Those are my new rankings. Tomorrow I should probably be doing my recap of the two games I went to this past week.
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