The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
(9) South at (8) Madison
What: Division I sectional semifinal
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: Madison Records: Madison 8-14, South 6-16
On deck: Winner faces (1) North on Feb. 20
For the record: Madison won both regular-season matchups, one by nine points, the other by eight. Madison sophomore Riley Montagner Riley Montagner (14.3 ppg) couples with forward Payton Lewanski to give the Blue Streaks a nice inside-outside game. South his led by freshman Kailey Minch (11.7 ppg) and Grace Woodcock (12.0). Kampf’s pick: Madison
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: Euclid
Records: Euclid 7-15, Shaker Heights 4-18
On deck: Winner faces (2) Cleveland Heights in a sectional final on Feb. 20
For the record: Euclid is a seventh-seed in this district, but a dangerous one. The Panthers play a tough schedule. Euclid beat Shaker, 48-28, in December. The Panthers’ height and length, including junior Alexus Reese (13.7 points, 10.4 rebounds) cause a lot of teams problems. Kampf’s pick: Euclid
(11) Riverside at (6) Mayfield
What: Division I sectional semifinal
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: Mayfield Records: Riverside 3-19, Mayfield 11-11
Winner faces (3) Brush in a sectional final on Feb. 20
Chagrin this year, and also beat VASJ by 23earlier this season. Emma Liberatore (15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds) was phenomenal in the postseason last year and is back for more.
Kampf’s pick: NDCL
(12) St. Martin de Porres at (5) Hawken
What: Division II sectional semifinal
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: Hawken Records: Hawken 13-9
On deck: Winner plays the winner of VASJ-NDCL in a sectional final on Feb. 20 For the record: The Hawks are among the top “resurgent” teams this year under Coach David Murray. Makayla White (14.3 ppg) and Maya Dori (8.9 ppg) have been a solid 1-2 punch all year.
Kampf’s pick: Hawken
(14) Shaw at (3) Geneva
What: Division II sectional semifinal
1, Feb. 15 Geneva Geneva 15-7 Winner plays the winner of (11) Lake Catholic-(6) Gilmour in a sectional final on Feb. 20
Trinity 15-6
On deck: Winner plays (1) Laurel in a sectional final on Feb. 20
For the record: A 15-7 team vs. a 15-6 team in the sectional semifinals as the 8- and 9-seeds? Yup, welcome to the rugged Nordonia District. Chagrin has good experience on its side. Carolyn Bencko (13.1 pg) and Bella Dalessandro (12.9) lead a veteran team - that should count for something. Kampf’s pick: Chagrin Falls
(13) Beachwood at (4) Akron SVSM
What: Division II sectional semifinal
When: 1, Feb. 15
Where: Akron SVSM Records: Beachwood 7-14 On deck: Winner plays the winner of BeaumontStreetsboro in a sectional final on Feb. 20
For the record: Tough firstround draw for the Bison. Madison Prince (14.7 ppg) has missed a lot of time by injury. Sarah Brown averages 16.9 rebounds. SVSM is loaded, though. Kampf’s pick: Akron SVSM
(12) Streetsboro at (5) Beaumont
What: Division II sectional semifinal
1, Feb. 15 Beaumont Beaumont 13-9, Streetsboro 9-13 Winner plays the winner of Beachwood-Akron SVSM in a sectional final on Feb. 20