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Post by Timbertwin on Dec 19, 2011 14:31:21 GMT -6
Following are the results of the most recent LHSSCA coaches' poll featuring results through Thursday December 15.
DIVISION I
1. Mount Carmel
2. Dominican
3. St. Scholastica
4. Lafayette
5. Mandeville
6. St. Thomas More
7. East Ascension
8. Fontainebleau
9. Northshore
10. West Monroe
Also receiving votes: Byrd, St. Joseph's
DIVISION II
1. Vandebilt Catholic
2. St. Louis Catholic
3. Teurlings Catholic
4. Lakeshore
5. Ursuline
6. St. Michael
7. Calvary Baptist
8. West Ouachita
9. Neville
10. Cabrini
also receiving votes -- Morgan City
DIVISION III
1. Sacred Heart (NO)
2. Newman
3. Episcopal (BR)
4. Catholic of New Iberia
5. Runnels
6. Pope John Paul II
7. Country Day
8. University
9. Loyola
10. Holy Savior Menard
Also receiving votes; Hannan, Episcopal of Acadiana, Ouachita Christian, Northlake Christian
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Post by bhssoccercoach on Dec 20, 2011 13:25:33 GMT -6
Just curious as to how Calvary is still ranked ahead of W. Ouachita in Div. II? I believe W. Ouachita has won at least 2 against Calvary this season. Having played both, I would have to give the nod to W. Ouachita. Calvary is good, but W. Ouachita is solid, front to back.
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Post by Steven Gerrard on Dec 20, 2011 16:01:04 GMT -6
Some scores from this season:
December 3rd West Ouachita over Calvary 1-0
December 13th West Ouachita over Calvary 6-1
December 16th West Ouachita ties Calvary 0-0
December 17th Neville over Calvary 3-0
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Post by miraddydad on Dec 20, 2011 16:19:29 GMT -6
yeah. I thought that was odd.
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Post by workhard on Dec 20, 2011 22:02:54 GMT -6
Glad to see Ouachita Christian getting a little love. We have played Episcopal (BR), Runnels, West Ouachita, Calvary Baptist and have West Monroe, Menard, Neville (make-up) and Calvary again. Hopefully we will get our chance to break the top 10.
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Post by uhscubs1 on Dec 30, 2011 9:12:06 GMT -6
When will the next poll come out? It would be nice to put records by the top 10 teams.
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Post by b4nafter on Jan 1, 2012 23:31:23 GMT -6
I believe the next poll should include St. Thomas Aquinas over several of the teams listed
They have been playing some good soccer.. Should be a good matchup with PJP.. good luck to both teams
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Post by soccdad on Jan 2, 2012 13:54:29 GMT -6
Would someone please explain to me the method of voting for the polls. In the division III poll, Sacred Heart, Episcopal and Runnels, all with multiple losses, are ranked high. However, a team which is playing exceptional soccer, University High is only ranked 8th. Also on the subject, a note of praise to Coach Ramsey of University for not allowing her team to run up the score in their games against outmatched teams.
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 2, 2012 16:38:09 GMT -6
Just curious, who should STA be ranked ahead of? I believe the next poll should include St. Thomas Aquinas over several of the teams listed They have been playing some good soccer.. Should be a good matchup with PJP.. good luck to both teams |
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Post by b4nafter on Jan 2, 2012 22:10:17 GMT -6
Just curious, who should STA be ranked ahead of? I believe the next poll should include St. Thomas Aquinas over several of the teams listed They have been playing some good soccer.. Should be a good matchup with PJP.. good luck to both teams To be exact: Holy Savior Menard, Hannan, Episcopal of Acadiana, Ouachita Christian, Northlake Christian (STA has not even gotten a vote) - and also, I believe they would be competitive with the other top 10 teams, hence drawing a game with Runnels The only loses were in Tournament play to a 5A physical team Hahnville & Hannan team early on in the season(but once again tournament play) Different philosophies are used.. Like someone else posted about University(who I've been able to see play) are a good side and should be ranked higher as well. Great teachings coach! Way to keep the score down a bit on some of those games  |
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 3, 2012 12:16:24 GMT -6
That's fair. I am new to all of this so I am learning. I do see why Sacred heart is ranked where they are. They have played a very tough schedule based on rankings.
I think the cubs are victim of unlucky scheduling. Our coach schedule typicaly tough Div I and II teams around the area and some are not up to their normal standards and I think we are better than she expected after losing several good seniors.. She expected to be about .500 heading into Jan. We did play a very good Bay High (MS) team in the Hahnville tournament and lost 1-0. They are ranked like 147 on Max Preps and 17 in their state. Not too sure what all that menas since I could not find any rankings for the few LA HS I looked for on that sight and not sure how they rank schools in the state.
Looking forward to playing Epsicopal. Those two games should be fun.
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Post by crazysoccerdad on Jan 3, 2012 13:25:55 GMT -6
DIVISION III 1. Sacred Heart (NO) 2. Newman 3. Episcopal (BR) 4. Catholic of New Iberia 5. Runnels 6. Pope John Paul II 7. Country Day 8. University 9. Loyola 10. Holy Savior Menard Also receiving votes; Hannan, Episcopal of Acadiana, Ouachita Christian, Northlake Christian Read more: laprepsoccer.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Girls&action=display&thread=15020#ixzz1iQJncprPDon't let the polls get to you if your team is good enough it will show in the playoff's. Last Year Pope John Paul II did not get that good of seeding in the playoff. We got rank 11 and play three Baton Rouge teams: Christian Life , Runnels, and Episcopal Baton Rouge. We made it to the Quarter finals an lost to Episcopal Baton Rouge 3-1. We were told that the seeding was that low because are strength of scheduled. So this years the coaches got some quality games that has paid off on the rankings. Good Luck the rest of the year. |
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Post by pompey on Jan 3, 2012 13:36:33 GMT -6
Loyola really impressed me. I see them making a good charge in January and into playoffs
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 3, 2012 16:13:17 GMT -6
Don't the polls have a say in the seeding? Seeding can mean a lot I would think.
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Post by p_malinich on Jan 3, 2012 16:26:28 GMT -6
Polls can influence seeding, but they aren't a direct connection. Seeding is based on the "average opinion" of the coaches of the 24 or 32 teams that make playoffs in each division. Those coaches that have seen many of them directly will weigh in with their opinions. Those that haven't seen a lot will likely use the polls to help guide their decisions.
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 3, 2012 17:41:24 GMT -6
Interesting that the coaches decide seeding. Seems like a system that has a lot of potential for bias.
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 3, 2012 18:32:32 GMT -6
With all due respect seedings do matter. Having to slug your way through a tough bracket can put wear and tear on a team to where they are not 100% toward the end. I do not know a lot about soccer yet but I do I know it can be very physical.
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Post by freekick on Jan 3, 2012 21:03:50 GMT -6
He said rankings do not matter.
Every bracket gets difficult after the first couple of rounds and there is not one dominant team this year in DIII. Probably 4-6 teams with a legit chance, depending on their playoff form.
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Post by talkischeap on Jan 3, 2012 21:12:50 GMT -6
Ahhhh, old Alice, good to hear from you! |
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Post by uhscubs1 on Jan 4, 2012 4:58:38 GMT -6
I am sorry, I thought I saw where rankings do have some impact on seeding. Did you read #15? 15. Rankings/ratings/ seedings do not matter. To be the best, you have to beat the best. He said rankings do not matter. Every bracket gets difficult after the first couple of rounds and there is not one dominant team this year in DIII. Probably 4-6 teams with a legit chance, depending on their playoff form. |
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