“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>We are now in the final week of regular season play for Missouri Class 4 and 5 schools in the “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>area.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>That means the Road to Columbia begins next week as district tournament play begins for the schools on the Missouri side of the river.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I am looking forward to a very exciting postseason as several teams are capable of getting hot and advancing to the Final Four in Columbia in Mid-March.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Â Here is a look at some of the upcoming district tournament action next week. For a complete listing of all of the district tournaments, you can check out the Missouri State High School Activities Association website at mshsaa.org. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
Final
Four caliber
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Class 5, District 8 tournament at McCluer is one that everyone will be watching. No. 1 seed McCluer North, No. 2 McCluer and No. 3 Hazelwood Central are all Final Four caliber teams, but only one can advance. Barring any upsets, McCluer and Hazelwood Central will meet in the semifinals next Thursday with the winner meeting McCluer North on Saturday, Feb. 25. That is, of course, barring any upsets. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>It has been a magical season for the Vianney Golden Griffins. Vianney won its own tournament and then won the Meramec Holiday Tournament for the first time. The Golden Griffins also won their first Metro Catholic Conference title and entered the USA Today National Top 25 rankings for a short time. They are the No. 1 seed in the Class 5, District 5 tournament at Fox. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Soldan will be seeking that elusive Class 4 state title after finishing third at the state tournament the past two years. The senior-laden Tigers are the No. 1 seed at the Class 4, District 5 tournament at Jennings. Another Class 4 team to watch is Imagine Prep, who drew the No. 1 seed at the District 4 tournament at DuBourg. The Bears were one game away from Columbia last year and could very well make it this time around. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Class 5, District 3 tournament at Parkway South will be a very competitive one with the host Patriots getting the No. 1 seed. However, Lafayette, Rockwood Summit, Marquette and Eureka all have a shot to win this district as well. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
Slew
of contenders at SLUH
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Webster Groves
is the top
seed at the Class 5, District 2 tournament at SLUH. A young, but
talented CBC team is the No. 2 seed with Ladue at No. 3. Chaminade
and SLUH are also in this competitive district.
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Class
4, District 6
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Westminster Christian is the No. 1 seed at the Class 4, District 6 tournament at MICDS. The Wildcats are having a great season with 21 victories. Following Westminster are No. 2 University City and No. 3 MICDS. In the girls field, Westminster Christian is the No. 1 seed, followed by MICDS at No. 2. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
On
the girls side
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>On the girls side, Incarnate Word is the No. 1 seed at the Class 5, District 4 tournament at Parkway Central. Pattonville is the No. 2 seed. St. Joseph’s is the No. 1 seed at the District 2 tournament at SLUH. Fort Zumwalt West is the No. 1 seed at the District 6 tournament at Wentzville. Miller Career Academy is the No. 1 seed at the Class 4, District 4 tournament at DuBourg. “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Â
IHSA
Girls Regionals begin
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Illinois girls Class 3A and 4A regional tournaments also got underway this week. Southwestern Conference champion Edwardsville is the No. 1 seed in their own Class 4A regional while Quincy is No. 2. The championship game will be played tonight at 7:30 p.m.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>O’Fallon is the No. 1 seed at the Class 4A Regional at Belleville West, followed by Belleville East, Collinsville and Belleville West. The regional championship game is tonight at 7:30 p.m.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>In Class 3A, Breese Mater Dei is the No. 1 seed in the Highland regional while East St. Louis is the No. 1 seed at the Waterloo Regional. The Highland regional finals will be played tonight at 7:30 p.m. while the Waterloo Regional championship game will be played on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
