SWEET SIXTEEN

The Ohio Division IV Tournament is down to 16 teams and Malvern is still undefeated at 24-0. The competition is tough at this stage, but the HORNET NATION is ready for a trip to Columbus. Here are my predictions (AP rankings in parentheses): Columbus Regional winner is Canal Winchester (#5); Canton Regional winner is Malvern (#2); Dayton Regional winner is New Knoxville (#1); and Bowling Green Regional winner is Defiance Ayersville (#10). Since I'm in a prognosticating mood, I might as well go for the whole enchilada:

March 13th - State Semi-Finals: Malvern defeats Canal Winchester
New Knoxville defeats Defiance Ayersville

March 15th- State Finals; In a dream match-up of #1 vs #2, both undefeated, Malvern downs New Knoxville to wrap up the first state title in school history with a perfect season of 28-0.

So it is written, so it shall be done.

Note: The team returns home to a triumphant parade through the town square where we are again reminded that the basketball team outnumbers the marching band.

Glory Days