(4) South vs. (5) Solon

D-I Euclid District sectional final Willoughby South High School March 2, 7 p.m. South 17-5, Solon 14-8

The winner advances to a Euclid District semifinal against the winner between Mentor and Mayfield March 6.

Solon blew out John Hay by 43 points. The Comets now play South, whose season they’ve ended the last two years, although the Rebels pushed Solon in each of those games. Unlike the past two years, South has home-court advantage. Despite the graduation of Sincere Carry, a favorite to win the Atlantic 10’s Rookie of the Year, Solon is still dangerous behind guards Trent Williams and Mike Bekelja. The Rebels’ most significant edge lies in the frontcourt, where 6-foot-6 forward Damion Williams and 6-foot-6 wing Xavier Hopps give South a major size advantage over the Comets. If the Rebels play with poise, attack the basket and prevent Solon from putting together a big run, South can advance to the district round for the first time since 2016.

South

(2) Euclid vs. (7) Maple Heights

D-I Solon District sectional final Euclid High School March 2, 7 p.m.

Euclid 15-7, Maple Heights 9-13

The winner advances to a Solon District semifinal against the winner between Garfield Heights and Nordonia March 7.

Maple Heights advanced with a win over Kenston. Euclid’s season ended in a sectional final last year, when the Panthers lost at Garfield Heights. Euclid will be at home this year, and Garvin Clarke and Mario Lacy Jr. are capable of leading the Panthers to a district title.

Euclid

(1) Shaker Heights vs. (9) University

D-I Solon District sectional final School Heights Shaker Heights High

March 2, 7 p.m.

Shaker Heights 13-9, University 13-10

The winner advances to a Solon District semifinal against the winner between Twinsburg and John Adams March 6.

University advanced to a matchup at Shaker Heights with a solid road win over Bedford in a sectional semifinal. TJ Kelly, Jack Voudouris and the Preppers will need their best game of the season if they hope to pull an upset against the Solon District’s top seed. Dakota Cochran, Shammah Scott and Danny Young Jr. are all capable of single-handedly leading the Red Raiders to victory.

Shaker