Class 1A Regional Volleyball Predictions
Here are my Predictions on who is going to win the 8 regionals taking place this weekend. I will also give my 4 wildcards based on today (11/2/2021) RPI. I will give a quick breakdown of why I am picking each team to win.
Region 1
Winner: Briggsdale
Briggsdale will be the favorite to win this region. Briggsdale has 3 loses this season 2 of which were to a top team in Class 2A and the other was to Fleming who is a top 4 team in Class 1A. Briggsdale will be tested by perennial power Kit Carson, but I expect Briggsdale to win this region.
Region 2
Winner: Fleming
Fleming did not get an easy draw as the #2 seed. Fleming will face Springfield who is playing really well and La Veta who is a perennial power. Fleming will be tested by I expect them to win this region.
Region 3
Winner: Haxtun
In many people minds Haxtun is the favorite to win the Class 1A title. I also feel as if Haxtun got a really good draw in the region. Haxtun, I think cruise into the State Tournament.
Region 4
Winner: Merino
Merino did not get any favors done when it was seeded in this region. Merino has two teams who traditionally make it to the state tournament in Genoa-Hugo and Sangre De Cristo. I think this will be a very tough region, but I think Merino still gets the win.
Region 5
Winner: Wiley
Wiley has just 2 loses this season to top 3 teams in Class 1A. Wiley in my opinion has a very good draw but should still be tested by Weldon Valley who did win a set against Briggsdale. Wiley should be happy with this draw and I believe advance to the State Tournament.
Region 6
Winner: Stratton
Stratton will be the favorite to advance from Region 6 but I think have two teams who will challenge for the region. Belleview Christian and Otis are both solid teams and this should be a tough test for Stratton. I think Stratton will get all it can handle but advance from this region.
Region 7
Winner: Flatirons Academy
Idalia is the higher seed at #7 but I think have toughest region. Flatirons Academy and North Park are two very good teams. I am picking the #10 seeded Flatirons Academy to win this region. I could see any of the three teams in this region win. Flatirons Academy I think is playing the best Volleyball in this region which is why I am picking them.
Region 8
Winner: Dove Creek
Another very tough region. Cheraw is the #8 seed and joined by #9 Dove Creek, and #17 Simla. Honestly, I believe any of the 3 teams can win this region and could come down to the tie breaker. Cheraw would have been my pick a few weeks ago but since October they have not been the same. I am picking Dove Creek to win this region, and this will be the most competitive of the 8 regionals.
Wild Card Teams
Belleview Christian, Cheraw, Idalia, Genoa-Hugo
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