The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)

(13) Hathaway Brown at (4) Mentor

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What: Division I sectional semifinal

When: 4, Feb. 15

Where: Mentor

Records: Mentor 14-8

On deck: Winner faces the winner of Mentor-Shaker Heights in a sectional final on Feb. 20

For the record: The Cardinals are having their best season in quite some time. They finished the regular season with a 66-60 loss to West G, the top seed in the Ashtabula D2district. Guard Carolyn Wochele (12.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.2steals) leads the team, but Tori Lanese and Brooke Hickman are two others that can dominate.

Kampf’s pick: Mentor

On deck:

For the record: Mayfield won both regular-season games, the first by three points and the second by 23. The Wildcats have one of the area’s top players in Catherine Rock (14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.6steals per game). Riverside is dangerous. Not only did the Beavers play close with the Wildcats once this season, but they also have a recent win over Chardon. Kampf’s pick: Mayfield

(9) Glenville at (8) Harvey

What: Division II sectional semifinal

When: 7:30, Feb. 15 Where: Harvey

Records: Harvey 8-14

On deck: Winner plays (1) West Geauga in a sectional final on Feb. 20

When: Where: Records: On deck:

For the record: The Eagles don’t have a ton of depth, but don’t need it. The defense is ferocious, with five players averaging 3 or more steals per game. Forward Jordan Vencill (19.7 points, 15.9 rebound, 5.9 steals, 2.4 blocks) is a force in the paint.

Kampf’s pick: Geneva

(11) Lake Catholic at (6) Gilmour

What: Division II sectional semifinal

1, Feb. 15 Gilmour Gilmour 9-13, Lake Catholic 7-15 Winner plays the winner of (3) Geneva-Shaw in a sectional final on Feb. 20

When: Where: Records:

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For the record: The Blue Streaks are better than their record indicates. They play a tough schedule. There’s a lot of experience on this team, including Carly Perusek (11.9 points, 7.1assists) and Lydia Gattozzi (15.3 ppg). Kampf’s pick: Beaumont

(11) Orange at (6) Kenston

What: Division II sectional semifinal

When: 1, Feb. 15

Where: Kenston Records: Kenston 13-9, Orange 9-11

Winner plays (3) Cleveland Central Catholic in a sectional final on Feb. 20

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