The playoffs are here! (Post-season basketball!)

[Terrapin]

Well, Crestview had a good run. Lots of steam going in the first half, but the second half of the season fizzled out. Still proud of the team, since I am a bulldog! 

 

 

I do not know 1A-5A or 8A teams, I'm only focusing on 7A and 6A. However, if anyone knows them please contribute. would love to have more discussion on those classes.

 

 

6A - From my side of the bracket, Choctaw vs Pine Forest and Pensacola vs Fort Walton. Pensacola is the top team right now, however I would not be surprised to see Fort Walton taking the semifinal spot due to how good they have played. I'm taking Fort Walton 44-39. It'll be a close one for sure, but ultimately Fort Walton plays better ball and comes out on top. 

 

The next game is Choctaw vs Pine Forest. I have seen Pine Forest do some good things, but I think the Choctaw squad is loaded and ready. It'll be a far game by 20 points, 59-35. As far as the region is concerned Gainesville is the only threat from state semifinals if any team from the panhandle wants to go onto the state championship. 

 

 

7A - Bartow remains and Blanche Ely is back again... should be a great run. Bartow is number 1 based off the math, and I'm looking at them to make a run. 

 

Niceville vs Leon for regional semifinals. Leon sometimes pops in, but they aren't a consistent playoff team. I think Niceville will play a good run, but I feel like this game could really go either way. I believe Niceville will have the edge and keep tempo good while minimizing turnovers. A close 54-49 for Niceville.

 

Navarre vs Lincoln. I don't think Navarre has a chance, not to say they are a good team. But Lincoln from Tallahassee is a great team and plays really hard. The last two years Crestview has had to battle hard to win against them and get to regional finals. I think Lincoln comes out in a blow out. Highest is 30 pts, probably 64-32. 

 

 

edit: Osceola and Oviedo moved up a class to 8A. 

[“PANTHER NATION(CODE BLUE)]

Nice review bro i hope you guys do well in your first playoff game. im just excited to see what my panthers do this second season there red hot won 15 games in a row record on the season 23-5 swept there district played 6 teams 2 or more times and won all 6 rematches

 

but it dont stop here letssss goooo panthers.!!!

[Terrapin]

Nice review bro i hope you guys do well in your first playoff game. im just excited to see what my panthers do this second season there red hot won 15 games in a row record on the season 23-5 swept there district played 6 teams 2 or more times and won all 6 rematches

 

but it dont stop here letssss goooo panthers.!!!

 

Crestview is out, I should have added haha. But, Choctaw, Niceville, and Fort Walton are in so as a fellow county man I root for those teams to play a splash in the playoffs. Kind of funny since Niceville and Crestview are rivals in every sport, but I saw a few Niceville folks a couple years ago during Crestview's first playoff run.

 

Yea, I think you guys have a chance to take 6A. Gainesville is the only threat from north Florida since they seem to make it every year. 

[DisabledAccount]

Gainesville would lose to Dillard

[“PANTHER NATION(CODE BLUE)]

Gainesville would lose to Dillard

Havent heard much about them but i do know the North and south regions of florida plays diffrent style of basketball plus dillard has played against nationall opponents out of state in various tournaments this year even in a lost we scheduled the top team in florida and the #3 team nationally in Monterveade academy so we have the expericence to beat anybody left in front of us we just have to remain focused. and do what we do best dominiate in the paint. and keep blocking those shots lol.

[Terrapin]

So the games were played. 

 

 

 7A.

 

Niceville losses to a Leon 79-70. Like I mentioned, it's a game that can go either way, but Niceville played hard and kept it close to 9 pts in the end. Leon advances in the end though. 

 

Navarre losses in a 23 point game. Not surprised here, Lincoln is a consistent playoff team. A good season from Navarre though.

 

 

 

In the bottom, Blanche Ely comes out from 57-52. I would have gone to this game if I was in the south, a close one at that however Blanche pulls ahead and moves on.

 

Bartow wins by 10 over Sickles. and I should have edited, is my pick for State Championship of 7A. Bartow moves on.

 

 

 

Moving into round 2, sweet 16. Lincoln takes it away from Leon and heads to regionals. I'm suspecting a 20 pt high game with Lincoln sealing the win. 44-21 Lincoln. 

 

 

 

 

 

6A

 

 

So wow a 36 point blowout, I figured Fort Walton would edge it, but did not see this coming. Pensacola moves on. 

 

Choctaw beats Pine Forest in 11. Didn't see it, but I suspected they played well. 

 

 

Choctaw vs Pensacola. This will be a good game to see, both teams are great and again will go either way. Despite going against what I'm rooting for, I think Pensacola edges Choctaw by 4 in a close battle. 67-63 Pensacola.

 

 

 

I cannot comment on other parts of the bracket, but my pick in 6A is Dillard to take it all. 

[“PANTHER NATION(CODE BLUE)]

I respect your analysis there is A lot of great teams left in all the Brackets excited to see these upcoming Matchups on Tuesday especially in 6A

 

That Dillard vs Boyd Anderson

 

& Miami Norland vs Central will be epic & Can go either Way.! Both #1 Seeds Norland & Dillard Have to come ready to grind out a Win Central or Boyd Anderson Won't Lay down & just give it away the fact Dillard best Boyd Anderson 3 times & Norland beating central 4 times mean nothing both will be ready.....Let the games Begin.

[DisabledAccount]

The winner will come out of south

[“PANTHER NATION(CODE BLUE)]

I agree with that as well.

[Terrapin]

They came and they conquered.

 

 7A.

 

Lincoln beats Leon in a close bout at 57-52. Good crosstown rivalry. And the Trojans advance to the semifinals where they will face Creekside for a chance to the final 4! Lincoln beats Creekside 52-49.

 

Bartow moves passed Freedom 56-52. Another close game, but I still have my hopes they will outshoot Melbourne. Bartow beats Melbourne 44-40.

 

 

6A

 

So I told you folks Pensacola would edge Choctaw, but not by the this amount. Pensacola beats Choctaw in 27 point blowout and moves on. Wow, I think Pensacola has a chance for state. They face Gainesville up next. Im going with Pensacola because they played good when they fought Crestview, but I cannot comment on Gainesville style of play. However, Im thinking a cool 10 pts with Pensacola edgeing again. 67-57. 

[Terrapin]

Well it's here, and WOW I like how close I get with these point spreads.

 

 7A.

 

Lincoln comes out on top 57-54, and folks if you look at my prediction, I was guessing a 3 pt difference originally! Prediction: 52-49. Actual Score: 57-54

 

Bartow loses to Melbourne in overtime 58-55, with Bartow being knocked out, my follow up pick is Lincoln to take the crown... however, Blanche Ely remains and they are a threat for a back to back championship. 

 

PREDICTION: Lincoln beats St. Petersburg by 10, 66-56. 

 

 

 

6A

 

Pensacola gets a 6pt edge after overtime against Gainesville, 45-39. I figured it was a good game and it definitely looked like a good game. 

 

Predictions: Pensacola beats Largo by 7 pts. 47-40. 

[BrowardHandicapper]

Well it's here, and WOW I like how close I get with these point spreads.

 

 7A.

 

Lincoln comes out on top 57-54, and folks if you look at my prediction, I was guessing a 3 pt difference originally! Prediction: 52-49. Actual Score: 57-54

 

Bartow loses to Melbourne in overtime 58-55, with Bartow being knocked out, my follow up pick is Lincoln to take the crown... however, Blanche Ely remains and they are a threat for a back to back championship. 

 

PREDICTION: Lincoln beats St. Petersburg by 10, 66-56. 

 

 

 

6A

 

Pensacola gets a 6pt edge after overtime against Gainesville, 45-39. I figured it was a good game and it definitely looked like a good game. 

 

Predictions: Pensacola beats Largo by 7 pts. 47-40. 

Nice work @ Yourbasement!  Keep the predictions coming.  I will say this , if a team like Lincoln has what it takes to beat  Ely -  this may be the right time.  Ely is a fairly young team.  They are only losing 3 Seniors this year and could be strong next year as well.