The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
(12) Lakeside at (5) Chardon
What: Division I sectional semifinal
When: 7, Feb. 15
Where: Chardon
Records: Chardon 12-10, Lakeside 8-14
For the record: Winner faces the winner of MentorShaker Heights in a sectional final on Feb. 20
For the record: They didn’t play in the regular season, but the Hilltoppers played a tougher schedule. The Hilltoppers’ defense is relentless. Sam Liechty (9.8 ppg) and Kalya Noerr (7.1) lead the team in scoring, but Chardon is balanced in that department.
Kampf’s pick: Chardon
For the record: The Red Raider struggled against CVC competition in that West G, Perry and Geneva - the top three seeds in this district - are in their league. But Harvey is very much improved, led by Tamia Alston (10.1 ppg) and Hailey Davis (22 3-pointers).
Kampf’s pick: Glenville
(13) VASJ at (4) NDCL
What: Division II sectional semifinal
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: NDCL
Records: NDCL 12-10
On deck: Winner plays the winner of Hawken-St. Martin dePorres in a sectional final on Feb. 20
When: Where: Records:
On deck:
For the record: Forget the 9-13 record and the six-seed. Gilmour is good enough to win this district. That schedule they play is brutal. The 1-2 punch of Maddie Pulletti and Liz Bender is tough, and guard Megan Duffy is a fine distributor.
Kampf’s pick: Gilmour
(9) Trinity at (8) Chagrin Falls
What: Division II sectional semifinal
1, Feb. 15 Chagrin Falls Chagrin Falls 15-7,
On deck:
For the record: The Bombers play exceptional defense and have some lengthy shot-blockers in Graci Skala and Rachel Apshago. Guard Catara DeJarnette is a multi-faceted player. Orange has 6-foot senior Kaydan Lawson, a dynamic player who can carry a team. This could be a tight one. Kampf’s pick: Kenston