The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Girls hoops tournament capsules
(9) WICKLIFFE AT (8) TRINITY
What: Division III sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (1) Elyria Catholic on Feb. 24 For the record: The Blue Devils are in the CVC Chagrin, meaning they’re playing bigger schools all year. That could help them here. Keep an eye on Stephanie Martin (15.9 ppg) and Hannah Levon (8.3). Kampf’s pick: Trinity
(10) BROOKLYN AT (7) BEACHWOOD
What: Division III sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (2) Kirtland on Feb. 24 For the record: The teams are relatively similar, but the ultimate tiebreaker is Beachwood senior Taylor Royster (23.1 ppg). Brooklyn’s only shot is to control Royster, which few teams do. Kampf’s pick: Beachwood
(9) GRAND VALLEY AT (8) CARDINAL
What: Division III sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (1) Champion on Feb. 24 For the record: Cardinal won a close regular-season game, but this is a toss-up. Two battles to watch — in the paint with Cardinal’s Camille Cummins and GV’s Danni Shreve, and on the perimeter where Cardinal’s Hanna Traggiai and Ashley Gubanyar try to contain GV guard Abby Triskett. Kampf’s pick: Cardinal
(11) LABRAE AT (6) BERKSHIRE
What: Division III sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (3) Garrettsville on Feb. 24 For the record: The Badgers boast Kayla White (14.6 ppg) and Rachel Breckenridge (59 3-pointers), and they shoot an uncanny 72 percent from the line. The Vikings are led by Olivia Williams (10.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg). Kampf’s pick: Berkshire
(13) FAIRPORT AT (4) BADGER
What: Division IV sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces the winner of (5) Southington and (12) Windham on Feb. 24 For the record: The Skippers are coming off a win over Mentor Christian where Paige Hagedorn, Natalie Urban and Mikala Hucks all hit double figures. Badger has very good balance, with four players averaging between 8.2 and 9.4 points, led by Kierstn Tricker’s 9.4. Kampf’s pick: Badger
(10) NEWBURY AT (7) WARREN JFK
What: Division IV sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (2) Cuyahoga Heights on Feb. 24 For the record: Hannah Grubbs is having a pretty solid year for Newbury, averaging 10 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. This one comes down to defense, and finding a way to slow down JFK’s Caitlyn Condoleon (20.7 ppg). Kampf’s pick: Warren JFK
(11) RICHMOND HEIGHTS AT (6) VIENNA MATHEWS
What: Division IV sectional semifinal When: 7 p.m., Feb. 21 On deck: Winner faces (3) Bristol on Feb. 24 For the record: The Spartans’ chances to move on hinge on defense, because the Mustangs are very balanced with Carlie Pratt (16.2), Emily Strama (14.3) and Cara Bornemiss (11.0) all averaging double figures. Kampf’s pick: Vienna Mathews Kampf’s record: 9-2 (.818)