No Strangers In Class 2A Sectional At Northfield
January 30, 2017 at 5:22 p.m.
By Dale [email protected]
When it comes to Class 2A Sectional 37 at Northfield High School, however, there is at least one certainty – the teams are familiar with each other.
Of the seven teams in the sectional, five hail from the Three Rivers Conference.
The two non-TRC schools have quite the scouting report on the field as well, as third-ranked Oak Hill has played five of the schools, while Cass has played four.
“We’re fortunate to have played every sectional opponent during our regular season, with most of those teams being conference opponents,” said third-year Manchester coach Jacob Everett.
“We have experience playing against every team, and that experience can be the difference in a close game.”
The Lady Squires, who enter the 42nd annual state tournament with a 12-10 record, are 4-4 against the rest of the sectional field.
Manchester has wins over Northfield, Rochester,?Southwood and Cass.
The Lady Squires have lost twice to Wabash and once to both Northfield and Oak Hill.
Manchester will get a chance to avenge the losses to Wabash when they meet Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Action gets underway Tuesday with one game, which features Cass and Oak Hill.
The Lady Squires will face Wabash at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Northfield and Rochester.
Southwood will play Tuesday’s winner at 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by Wednesday’s winners.
The championship game is slated for Saturday, with the sectional winner advancing to the Eastern Regional on Feb. 11 to play the winner of the Lafayette Central Catholic Sectional.
“I’m pleased with our draw this year and having the opportunity for our girls to play against Wabash again this year,” said Everett. “Playing a conference and county opponent in the sectional just means both teams know each other well.
“It’s a unique opportunity to play a team three times in a single season. The past two meetings didn’t go our way, but we will be able to build on our most recent game’s success and execute better on the offensive end.”
The Lady Squires lost 53-39 to Wabash in the opening round of the county tournament on Dec. 30, and then were on the short end of a 19-13 game at Wabash on Jan. 14.
Manchester won six of its first seven games this season, then lost four straight before winning the next three.
After three consecutive losses earlier this month, the Lady Squires go into the sectional having won three of their last five games.
Everett took over the program following a 1-win season. In his three seasons at the helm, the Lady Squires have improved their win total each year – going from eight to nine to 12.
This season’s 12 wins gives Manchester double-digit victories for the first time since winning 16 in the 2011-2012 campaign.
“Our team this year has secured our first winning season in five years, and I’m very proud of that,” said Everett.
“They have put in the time it takes to be successful and have set our program on a path of sustainable success. We have continued to raise our expectations as a coaching staff, and the players have responded with a drive and determination to accomplish success.”
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When it comes to Class 2A Sectional 37 at Northfield High School, however, there is at least one certainty – the teams are familiar with each other.
Of the seven teams in the sectional, five hail from the Three Rivers Conference.
The two non-TRC schools have quite the scouting report on the field as well, as third-ranked Oak Hill has played five of the schools, while Cass has played four.
“We’re fortunate to have played every sectional opponent during our regular season, with most of those teams being conference opponents,” said third-year Manchester coach Jacob Everett.
“We have experience playing against every team, and that experience can be the difference in a close game.”
The Lady Squires, who enter the 42nd annual state tournament with a 12-10 record, are 4-4 against the rest of the sectional field.
Manchester has wins over Northfield, Rochester,?Southwood and Cass.
The Lady Squires have lost twice to Wabash and once to both Northfield and Oak Hill.
Manchester will get a chance to avenge the losses to Wabash when they meet Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Action gets underway Tuesday with one game, which features Cass and Oak Hill.
The Lady Squires will face Wabash at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Northfield and Rochester.
Southwood will play Tuesday’s winner at 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by Wednesday’s winners.
The championship game is slated for Saturday, with the sectional winner advancing to the Eastern Regional on Feb. 11 to play the winner of the Lafayette Central Catholic Sectional.
“I’m pleased with our draw this year and having the opportunity for our girls to play against Wabash again this year,” said Everett. “Playing a conference and county opponent in the sectional just means both teams know each other well.
“It’s a unique opportunity to play a team three times in a single season. The past two meetings didn’t go our way, but we will be able to build on our most recent game’s success and execute better on the offensive end.”
The Lady Squires lost 53-39 to Wabash in the opening round of the county tournament on Dec. 30, and then were on the short end of a 19-13 game at Wabash on Jan. 14.
Manchester won six of its first seven games this season, then lost four straight before winning the next three.
After three consecutive losses earlier this month, the Lady Squires go into the sectional having won three of their last five games.
Everett took over the program following a 1-win season. In his three seasons at the helm, the Lady Squires have improved their win total each year – going from eight to nine to 12.
This season’s 12 wins gives Manchester double-digit victories for the first time since winning 16 in the 2011-2012 campaign.
“Our team this year has secured our first winning season in five years, and I’m very proud of that,” said Everett.
“They have put in the time it takes to be successful and have set our program on a path of sustainable success. We have continued to raise our expectations as a coaching staff, and the players have responded with a drive and determination to accomplish success.”
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