AA State Tourney Teams-Midseason Guess

[sportsnerd]

Let's have some fun! Who will be the 8 in AA in Murfreesboro? Here's the "Nerds" picks. Don't get mad - it's just my opinion and a guess. What say ye?

 

Region 1/2 - Elizabethton / Gat. Pitt.

Region 3/4 - Tyner  / McMinn Central

Region 5/6 - Cheatham Cty. / CPA

Region 7/8 - Southside / Haywood

[gottcha]

Looks about right, but you know we will have one sleeper in the mix.

[sportsnerd]

I agree. Austin East and East Lit are 2 that also look very good.

[knightsfan]

look out for pearl they beat east lit by 6 and are undefeated in the district.

[YankeeBlood42]

@Knightsfan  Was thinking that also.  Pearl has been on a tear in the district and can pose problems for a lot of teams come tourney time.  CPA is the only lock I see in Regions 5/6.  It will be a battle between Pearl, East, Stratford, Waverly and Cheatham County.  The edge goes to Cheatham County at the midway point based on their experience.

[sportsnerd]

I believe East is better than Pearl despite loss to them earlier and that East will win rematch. East's entire body of work this year is much more impressive than Pearl. We'll see.

[TynerRamFan]

Let's have some fun! Who will be the 8 in AA in Murfreesboro? Here's the "Nerds" picks. Don't get mad - it's just my opinion and a guess. What say ye?

 

Region 1/2 - Elizabethton / Gat. Pitt.

Region 3/4 - Tyner  / McMinn Central

Region 5/6 - Cheatham Cty. / CPA

Region 7/8 - Southside / Haywood

I am surprised the folk in District 8-AA (Region 4) haven't responded..they are very passionate about those teams in that area..the mere thought of them being left out usually sends them into orbit(lol)

[Cody]

I am surprised the folk in District 8-AA (Region 4) haven't responded..they are very passionate about those teams in that area..the mere thought of them being left out usually sends them into orbit(lol)

I'm looking forward to seeing a MCentral/Tyner Region championship possibility. Would be one heck of a game!

[sportsnerd]

I am not showing any favorites based on bias. I have examined year so far and I am making a guess. District 8, IMO, is a bit weak for the final 8, as LA is a bit down this year. Could change as the season progresses.

[volfan777]

Let's have some fun! Who will be the 8 in AA in Murfreesboro? Here's the "Nerds" picks. Don't get mad - it's just my opinion and a guess. What say ye?

Region 1/2 - Elizabethton / Gat. Pitt.

Region 3/4 - Tyner / McMinn Central

Region 5/6 - Cheatham Cty. / CPA

Region 7/8 - Southside / Haywood

Region 1 hasn't sent team to state in long time. Maybe elizabethton can change that. If I were betting, hard to go against Fulton whose only district losses came when they were winning 2nd straight title in football. Other one is probably toss up ... but Alcoa is 4-0 in district play so look for them to meet Fulton for that region 2 title if guessing today. Those two teams have played very tough schedules and if past history is any indication the East Tennessee AA teams that have had good success against top teams usually beat the AA teams who have more wins against a much easier schedule once tournament time gets here and those records are only good for a district seed. Edited January 18, 2014 by volfan777

[sportsnerd]

Volfan, I agree, Betsy has had a good season and played SH tough, but SH is a bit down this year. You may be right about Fulton and I think AE is also a possibility. Not sold on Alcoa but we will see. Hard to totally gauge early season results due to football season transition.

[rabbitranch]

I am not showing any favorites based on bias. I have examined year so far and I am making a guess. District 8, IMO, is a bit weak for the final 8, as LA is a bit down this year. Could change as the season progresses.

Edited January 18, 2014 by rabbitranch