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Post by Scott Crawford on Oct 30, 2014 6:33:58 GMT -6
For each division and overall
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Post by warrior16 on Oct 30, 2014 13:00:36 GMT -6
I don't even think Ben Franklin was ranked in last year's preseason poll for D-II, so that shows you how much preseason polls are worth. But it's fun to project what might happen...
Instead of making a Top 10 ranking, here are the teams I except to seriously compete for the state title this year judging by the players I know they have coming back, as well as some teams that were good last year, like Newman and Lafayette, whose rosters I am not as familiar with:
Division I Likely contenders: Jesuit, Brother Martin, St. Paul's, Catholic BR Others to be mindful of: Acadiana, Lafayette
Division II Likely contenders: Vandebilt, Beau Chene, St. Michael, St. Thomas More Others to be mindful of: Ben Franklin, Bolton, Lakeshore
Division III Likely contenders: Northlake Christian, St. Louis, Newman Others to be mindful of: Lusher Charter, University, Catholic NI, Menard
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Post by loJic on Oct 31, 2014 6:48:48 GMT -6
I think CatCoach is spot on. Leesville's biggest threat is Leesville.
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Post by chelsea007 on Oct 31, 2014 7:04:22 GMT -6
Im picking Leesville in all three Divisions.
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Post by Steven Gerrard on Oct 31, 2014 7:49:57 GMT -6
Leesville is No. 1.
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Post by newosoccerfan on Nov 2, 2014 21:38:01 GMT -6
I don't even think Ben Franklin was ranked in last year's preseason poll for D-II, so that shows you how much preseason polls are worth. But it's fun to project what might happen...
Instead of making a Top 10 ranking, here are the teams I except to seriously compete for the state title this year judging by the players I know they have coming back, as well as some teams that were good last year, like Newman and Lafayette, whose rosters I am not as familiar with:
Division I Likely contenders: Jesuit, Brother Martin, St. Paul's Not sure who they have coming back: Acadiana, Lafayette
Division II Likely contenders: Vandebilt, Beau Chene, St. Michael, St. Thomas More Not sure who they have coming back: Ben Franklin, Bolton, Lakeshore
Division III Likely contenders: Northlake Christian, St. Louis, Lusher Charter, Catholic NI Not sure who they have coming back: Newman, University
Let me know if I missed anyone or if you think something is way off. In DIII, I think you need to switch Newman and Lusher. I believe Newman lost just one starter and has a ton of Seniors. They will be very good. Lusher just lost the heart of it's 3-4 year soccer success in that large and immensely talented Senior class (and little Malinich, who started but moved to PA). They will take several steps backward this year. Also, I do not believe Catholic NI belongs in the top tier in DIII. NewO |
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Post by warrior16 on Nov 2, 2014 21:49:35 GMT -6
I don't even think Ben Franklin was ranked in last year's preseason poll for D-II, so that shows you how much preseason polls are worth. But it's fun to project what might happen...
Instead of making a Top 10 ranking, here are the teams I except to seriously compete for the state title this year judging by the players I know they have coming back, as well as some teams that were good last year, like Newman and Lafayette, whose rosters I am not as familiar with:
Division I Likely contenders: Jesuit, Brother Martin, St. Paul's Not sure who they have coming back: Acadiana, Lafayette
Division II Likely contenders: Vandebilt, Beau Chene, St. Michael, St. Thomas More Not sure who they have coming back: Ben Franklin, Bolton, Lakeshore
Division III Likely contenders: Northlake Christian, St. Louis, Lusher Charter, Catholic NI Not sure who they have coming back: Newman, University
Let me know if I missed anyone or if you think something is way off. In DIII, I think you need to switch Newman and Lusher. I believe Newman lost just one starter and has a ton of Seniors. They will be very good. Lusher just lost the heart of it's 3-4 year soccer success in that large and immensely talented Senior class (and little Malinich, who started but moved to PA). They will take several steps backward this year. Also, I do not believe Catholic NI belongs in the top tier in DIII. NewO Sounds reasonable. I'm more familiar with D-I and D-II then D-III.
I completely forgot about Catholic BR in D-I. They are definitely title contenders this year after underachieving last year.
I am also confident about my four D-II title contenders, but one of the other teams could sneak up on everyone, like Franklin did last year. All four of those teams were good last year and are loaded with experienced seniors.
I know Lusher lost tons of good players from last year's team, but from what I hear they picked up a few really good foreign players and enough of last year's guys are still around to make them a dangerous team even without the Malinich brothers. As for Catholic NI, they return almost their entire team, and I've heard from a few Lafayette area coaches that they should be very good this year based on how they performed in their summer league.
I'm not surprised Newman is loaded again, and University has enough solid BRSC club players to seriously contend for the title if they gel at the right time of year like Episcopal did two years ago. Also keep an eye on Menard. A good young team from last year.
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Post by realitycheck on Nov 3, 2014 11:22:26 GMT -6
D1- St Pauls to lose
D2-BF will run away with it
D3- Newman, St Louis, U high, Nlake
ANd polls are good just to see where everyone is…..IMO…Same reason why they put that stupid NCAA playoff poll a month out…. for the pundits….
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Post by loJic on Nov 3, 2014 11:25:55 GMT -6
D1- St Pauls to lose D2-BF will run away with it D3- Newman, St Louis, U high, Nlake ANd polls are good just to see where everyone is…..IMO…Same reason why they put that stupid NCAA playoff poll a month out…. for the pundits…. Man U would probably rank 9th in DI  |
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Post by realitycheck on Nov 3, 2014 13:02:47 GMT -6
D1- St Pauls to lose D2-BF will run away with it D3- Newman, St Louis, U high, Nlake ANd polls are good just to see where everyone is…..IMO…Same reason why they put that stupid NCAA playoff poll a month out…. for the pundits…. Man U would probably rank 9th in DI Prob 8th….. |
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Post by nolapelota on Nov 3, 2014 18:15:53 GMT -6
In D-III, probably Newman favored ... one reason, a III-9 team has won the championship about 7 years in a row.
From S. LA, there are some teams that are usually 10-15 rank in D-III will threaten to win a place in top 10 this year. These include: Dunham, Pope John Paul, Haynes, St. Charles Catholic ... possibly St Thomas Aq will be on an up-cycle. These teams were solid last year and return a large portion of their starters.
The usual group that has had an automatic 5-10 placing will be on notice.. and so should the top teams. The problem will be the points system. It will favor certain regions and hurting districts such as III-9 where the teams must battle other strong teams every game.
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Post by newosoccerfan on Nov 3, 2014 21:45:32 GMT -6
In D-III, probably Newman favored ... one reason, a III-9 team has won the championship about 7 years in a row. From S. LA, there are some teams that are usually 10-15 rank in D-III will threaten to win a place in top 10 this year. These include: Dunham, Pope John Paul, Haynes, St. Charles Catholic ... possibly St Thomas Aq will be on an up-cycle. These teams were solid last year and return a large portion of their starters. The usual group that has had an automatic 5-10 placing will be on notice.. and so should the top teams. The problem will be the points system. It will favor certain regions and hurting districts such as III-9 where the teams must battle other strong teams every game. Newman's district has put a team in the Championship game for around 7 straight years, but lost in that game in both 2011 and 2013. And the past doesn't predict the future. Championships have to be earned. NewO |
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Post by p_malinich on Nov 3, 2014 22:54:21 GMT -6
In D-III, probably Newman favored ... one reason, a III-9 team has won the championship about 7 years in a row. From S. LA, there are some teams that are usually 10-15 rank in D-III will threaten to win a place in top 10 this year. These include: Dunham, Pope John Paul, Haynes, St. Charles Catholic ... possibly St Thomas Aq will be on an up-cycle. These teams were solid last year and return a large portion of their starters. The usual group that has had an automatic 5-10 placing will be on notice.. and so should the top teams. The problem will be the points system. It will favor certain regions and hurting districts such as III-9 where the teams must battle other strong teams every game. Newman's district has put a team in the Championship game for around 7 straight years, but lost in that game in both 2011 and 2013. And the past doesn't predict the future. Championships have to be earned. NewO 2007-08: Newman (finalist) 2008-09: Newman (champion)
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Post by nolapelota on Nov 4, 2014 11:20:04 GMT -6
Thanks for correcting me. III-9 is the "SEC" of D-III soccer. It is probably the most competitive D-III district though III-7 and III-8 will be balanced and tough to get through too.
I'll make this prediction. All four III-9 teams that play soccer, Newman, Lusher, Haynes, and Thomas Jefferson, will make the playoffs. At least 3 will win first round games.
Newman, Lusher, Haynes all have serious programs. Thomas Jefferson has been slowly becoming a decent side the last couple of years, partly because of influx of Hispanic talent. They may now have a coach that seems to care.
All sports have been sort of an after-thought at Th-Jeff and the school's organization in most sports have been sort of a joke. It may just be an impression but the school seems to now be on a better athletic footing ... no rediculous "play up in D-I because of girl's volleyball" type decisions lately.
The continued climb of the numbers of hispanic students in Louisiana in general make it possible for a high school to become good fairly rapidly, if they find a competent coach, who can also create an organization and motivate the student body.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 12:24:39 GMT -6
What are preseason rankings based on...exactly?
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Post by Saver19o on Nov 4, 2014 13:26:21 GMT -6
The previous year it seems.
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Post by nolapelota on Nov 4, 2014 13:33:16 GMT -6
1. Program reputation;
2. previous year results;
3. Second, third or fourth hand info on return of personnel (someone said that....);
4. In rare instances actual research into key team's personnel.
However, this type of voting isn't all bad because the usual top teams are usually actually in the top few teams. Progams count, in all sports! It is in the 5-15 spots that boners can be made by voters who are unaware of... say ... a large graduated talent class replaced by frosh.
This year with the computer calculated rankings I think we may see some bizarre results ... strange teams ranked in the top 5 etc.
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