Aurora has not only clinched a playoff berth, but they will also have a home playoff game no matter what happens this Friday night against Wickliffe.
The Greenmen are currently No. 2 in Region 9. An Aurora win and a Walsh Jesuit loss (they play Warren G Harding this Friday night) should give Aurora the top spot in Region 9.
Kirtland has also clinched a playoff spot but needs a win over Grand Valley this Friday night to clinch an important home playoff game. The Hornets should get that victory on their way to an undefeated regular season. Very impressive.
Chagrin Falls has also clinched a playoff berth in Region 9. They are currently No. 4. A victory over Perry will give the Tigers a home playoff game.
Perry needs to beat Chagrin Falls to secure a playoff spot. Yes, Perry could still make the playoffs if they lose to Chagrin, but a victory guarantees the Pirates a playoff berth and most likely a home playoff game.
A loss could knock the Pirates all the way out of the playoffs. Not a lot separates No. 4 from No. 9 in Region 13. The Pirates have 18.5 points, while No. 9 Labrae has 17.6.
The Pirates have to approach this game as a must win. Several realistic scenarios could see the Pirates miss the playoffs if they lose this week. Even No. 12 Girard has realistic hopes of a playoff berth if they can beat 8-1 Division III Liberty this week.
West Geauga, while not mathematically eliminated, needs a ton of help to vault from No. 13 in Region 9 up to even the 8th spot.
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I’m sure Aurora is playing better than in Week 1 and I’m glad they are. Avon has feasted off of Aurora’s win streak. It’s not like it was a fluke win for Avon. They won at Aurora against a team that was returning 14 starters from a 2007 playoff team. Avon was just finding themselves in Week 1. #7 didn’t even play in 2007. Avon has players starting in a few positions now that were not starters in the early games. They’ve improved light years from where they were in Aurora 10 weeks ago. Sure, I’d love to see them play again, because it would be the state semis or state final. The game was a good game for both teams. It was a good way to start off the season, against an equally tough opponent. I wish the Greenmen well in the playoffs. I hope we meet again in 2008, but if not…see you in Avon in 2009. Too bad it couldn’t be renewed beyond 2009, but Aurora doesn’t want to continue the series.
on Oct 29th, 2008 at 11:01 am
FYI…Aurora is having trouble finding a new team to open the season with after the deal with Avon expires in 2009. They have already told Avon there is a possibility they might just decide to renew with Avon for 2010 and 2011. I hope they do. This should be a good series for many years. Both growing districts with great facilities. Plus, Mihalik and Elder get along well and have had many great battles over the years. It’s good to get out of your area once in a while, too. This has the potential to be a season opener both teams and fans look forward to every season. I hope Aurora does pull the trigger to renew with Avon.