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Get everyone's thoughts on the Riverdale Classic. A lot of the best local teams are playing. Who will win? Also thoughts on players to watch.

 

17U: Some of the teams----Ballerz Elite and Select, Nashville Celtics (16s and 17s), TN Thunder (two teams), Franklin Rage (two teams)

 

16U: Nashville Stallions, Ballerz Elite and Select, TN Thunder, SE Elite (15s? not sure), TN Tigers

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I believe some players to watch for from the mid-state are:

 

Ballerz: Kevin Smith #25, Ryan Westbrooks #61, Matt Smigelski #75, Shawn Merriweather #76, Josh Lipscomp #100

 

Celtics: Gerald Robinson #6, Jamie Graham #8, Josh Slater #14, Scott Saunders #16, Rashard Mason #27, Codye Hatcher #36, Cameron Jordan #39, Lamont Harris #73,

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I believe some players to watch for from the mid-state are:

 

Ballerz: Kevin Smith #25, Ryan Westbrooks #61, Matt Smigelski #75, Shawn Merriweather #76, Josh Lipscomp #100

 

Celtics: Gerald Robinson #6, Jamie Graham #8, Josh Slater #14, Scott Saunders #16, Rashard Mason #27, Codye Hatcher #36, Cameron Jordan #39, Lamont Harris #73,

 

 

Here are the 17U pools. Only 1 team from each pool advances. Pools arent exactly balanced well.

 

A: Ballerz-Elite, Franklin Rage A, Celtics, Team TN

B: TN Thunder, Black Knights, Lipscomb Rebels, AL Breds

C: Franklin Rage B, Ballerz Select, Celtics 16s, Thunder (Blue)

Pools D and E are school teams.

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Looks to be a great field of teams...

 

Still hate that only one team per pool makes it out...

 

I'd say the Celtics in 17's would have to be the favorites. Thunder should be very good as well... ACT weekend could end up hurting the Ballerz... Should be very competitive, and the 9pm Sat matchup vs. the Ballerz and Celtics should be a fun one to watch, and hopefully the first of a number of matchups between these two talented teams... Celtics 16's also look to be very good...

 

In 16's, the Thunder should also be very good as well... The Ballerz teams should be solid as well. The Stallions also will look to build upon a successfull 05 campaign...

 

Can't wait to get started!!!

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Yeah, I think the ACT weekend will end up hurting several of the teams. I think they tried to balance the schedule where the test would be over but if you have a bunch of guys from West TN like the Ballerz, then it would be more of an issue. Tha being said, pool A should come down the Ballerz and Celtics which is a late tip on Sat so most guys should be there.

 

Should be fun to watch. I suspect a little ragtag being the first weekend for the Celtics guys to play together in a game situation but entertaining for those in the crowd for sure. Almost would rather watch in the crowd!

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Yeah, I think the ACT weekend will end up hurting several of the teams. I think they tried to balance the schedule where the test would be over but if you have a bunch of guys from West TN like the Ballerz, then it would be more of an issue. Tha being said, pool A should come down the Ballerz and Celtics which is a late tip on Sat so most guys should be there.

 

Should be fun to watch. I suspect a little ragtag being the first weekend for the Celtics guys to play together in a game situation but entertaining for those in the crowd for sure. Almost would rather watch in the crowd!

the ACT test is hurting all sports this weekend

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