Class AAA - REGION 3

[GradfromtheNest]

Ok everyone, this is a crazy region! I haven't posted much on the bball boards this year, but I have been following the results of the teams in this region. So as we go into the district tourney's what does everyone think?

 

From District 5

Bradley Central (7-1) - lost to Cleveland

Cleveland (6-2) - lost to Bradley, Cumberland Co

Cumberland Co (4-4) - lost to McMinn, Bradley x 2, Cleveland

McMinn County (3-5) - beat Cumberland, Rhea x 2

Rhea Co (1-7)

 

From District 6

Brainerd (8-0)

Ooltewah (5-3) - lost to Red Bank, Brainerd x 2

Red Bank (3-5) - beat Soddy, Ooltewah, Central

Soddy (2-6) - beat Red Bank, Central

Central (2-6) - beat Red Bank, Soddy

 

Other notes worth mentioning:

--Brainerd defeated Cleveland by 10

--Ooltewah lost to Brainerd 2 times by a combined margin of 5 points

 

Obviously the favorites are Bradley, Brainerd, and Cleveland.

 

This region is notorious for having several sleeper teams that can win on any given night. I think Ooltewah is definately that team this year. They've lost a lot of close games, and although they may not be the favorite, they could beat any of these teams on any night.

 

I'm going to go with the top 4 teams to be the last 4 teams remaining: Bradley, Brainerd, Cleveland, Ooltewah.

 

I really just want to see another Ooltewah/Cleveland game.

Edited February 19, 2005 by GradfromtheNest

[BC#2]

McMinn(3-5)- lost to Bradley twice, Cleveland twice, and Cumberland once.

Edited February 19, 2005 by BC#2

[GradfromtheNest]

McMinn(3-5)- lost to Bradley twice, Cleveland twice, and Cumberland once.

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Thanks, I edited it so people can see when they come to the thread.

[GoldenFlake14]

I think that this Region will belong to Bradley in the end. I believe that most all the teams in this Region are even but even though Cleveland lost to Bradley I still think they are above all the teams in this Region. I think that the dark horse in the tournament isn't Oolteawh, although I wouldn't want to play the Owls, I think the Darkhorse is Cumberland County. They have beaten Cleveland and almost beaten Bradley up there on the hill. I think that besides Bradley Cumberland has to be the team that will do pretty well too.

 

I think the Semi-Finals will be - Bradley, Cleveland, Cumberland County, and whoever is the #1 out of District 6. (Prolly Brainerd or Ooltewah.)

[basketballisbest]

Unless there is an upset... I would take Bradley and Cleveland one and two in the Region. That would be followed closely by Brainerd and Ooltewah. Looks like another year for 5AAA sending two teams beyond the Region.

[GoldenFlake14]

I think this could be one of the most interesting Region Tournament in the state. I just wish it wasn't played all the way out there in Cumberland so more people could see it. That will stink if its a Bradley -Cleveland finals. Or I am afraid the crowds will be down unless Cumberland can stay in it. Which is always possible in this Region.

[clevelandblueraiderfan]

I'm gonna say, that the finals will be: Bradley vs. Cleveland or Brainerd

[marcvols]

If I'm not mistaken, isn't both the district and region at Cumberland Co.?

 

If this is the case, I look for a couple of upsets and some early region matchups that may not have been expected. I still think that Bradley and Cleveland are the teams to beat (not taking anything away from several others).

[Marlboro32]

Yea cumberland is a LOT better team at home than on the road.

[GoldenFlake14]

I think the first round of the Region will look something like this....This is just what I think.

 

#1 Bradley vs. #4 Soddy Daisy

 

#2 Brainerd vs. #3 Cumberland County

 

#2 Cleveland vs. #3 Red Bank

 

#1 Ooltewah vs. #4 McMinn County

 

What do yall think?

[clevelandblueraiderfan]

I think the first round of the Region will look something like this....This is just what I think.

 

#1 Bradley vs. #4 Soddy Daisy

 

#2 Brainerd vs. #3 Cumberland County

 

#2 Cleveland vs. #3 Red Bank

 

#1 Ooltewah vs. #4 McMinn County

 

What do yall think?

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I see it like this:

 

#1. Cleveland vs. #4. Soddy Daisy

 

#2. Ootlewah vs. #3. Cumberland Co.

 

#1. Brainerd vs. #4. McMinn Co.

 

#2. Bradley vs. #3. Red Bank

 

 

 

 

Second round looks like this:

 

#1. Cleveland vs. #3. Cumberland Co.

 

#1. Brainerd vs. #2. Bradley

 

 

 

 

 

Championship round looks like this:

 

#1. Cleveland vs. #2. Bradley

 

 

 

 

Champion is:

 

*Cleveland Blue Raiders*

 

 

 

Runner-up is:

 

*Bradley Central Bears*

Edited February 21, 2005 by clevelandblueraiderfan

[GoldenFlake14]

We now know two things are for sure. McMinn and Soddy Daisy will be making the triprs to Cumberland.