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Post by coachray40 on Dec 11, 2004 21:24:59 GMT -6
With the Metro BTR DII districts opening play this week, and with the City Championship Tournament two weeks from Monday, I figured i would start a thread for just us overlooked folk in BatonRouge. Who do you think are the top 5 teams in Metro Baton Rouge? As I might be partial to one team in Ascension parish, I'll start the post and weigh my two cents worth in later
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Post by flat3 on Dec 11, 2004 22:21:00 GMT -6
To me, Catholic, Dutchtown, and University are no-brainer. Do you say Top 5? I would say St. Amant and Woodlawn. Runners-up are West Feliciana, McKinley, and Bishop. Did I miss any school? BR area is very weak this year. Dutchtown has a realistic chance to go all the way in the state, and University has an outside chance. Otherwise.... It's sad that we can't think much of BR or Episcopal this year. BR Middle School league, by the way, is flourishing. As you see at www.brsa.org/Default.aspx?tabid=62, there are 17 teams from 11 middle schools. They include St. Aloysius (Catholic feeder), Dutchtown, University (four teams!), Episcopal, West Feliciana, Westdale (BR feeder), and Glasgow (BR feeder); all high school powerhouses in the future. I just hope some of them elect to play premiere and many continue to play in high school. BR soccer will then get better in three or four years. |
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Post by hdkjga on Dec 11, 2004 22:44:53 GMT -6
Catholic BR
Dutchtown
St. Amant
University
BRHS
no particualr order
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Post by spectator on Dec 11, 2004 23:16:28 GMT -6
Catholic BR
St Amant
Dutchtown
University High
Baton Rouge High
The two games between Catholic BR and St Amant should be good. It will also probably decide the 4-5A district championship although Baton Rouge High could still have something to say about this. All three will probably make the playoffs in Division I. Dutchtown and University High will probably go a ways in their Divisions, if not take it all, and on any given day could compete with the top two, but overall at this time the two best teams are Catholic BR and St. Amant.
It would be nice to see St. Amant play in some in some of the better tournaments to see how they compete with the better competition in the state.
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Post by 415 on Dec 12, 2004 10:53:57 GMT -6
I only can speak for Dividion I
Catholic BR should represent Baton Rouge in the playoffs, although they will not have an easy game against St. Amant. I watched Catholic play BRHS yesterday, and I think that Catholic has a lot of potential they have not yet tapped in to and that they will be a very good team once they find 11 players who work well together on the field.
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Post by benditlikebckm69 on Dec 12, 2004 18:02:15 GMT -6
my top five would have to be
Catholic (BR)
Dutchtown
St. Amant
BRHS
U-High
Any info on Briggs Scott from catholic someone said that he is not playing with them b/c of hia attitude any thoughts.
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Post by tigerboy on Dec 12, 2004 22:28:44 GMT -6
I am not saying by any means that this will happen, but I think that BR could have a shot of winning all divisions. Catholic is in good contention for D1, Dutchtown for D2, and University for D3. Just a thought. I think these teams each have a realistic shot at winning. Then ofcourse, teams from Lafayette or New Orleans could aslo very easily win all the divisions.
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Post by Pitchstalker on Dec 13, 2004 5:10:02 GMT -6
Baton Rouge seems to be in a down period as far as having several good teams.
Tops has to be Catholic and Dutchtown.
Catholic is usually up there though they may be a little below their norm.
Dutchtown is beginning to hit stride with their defense not giving up a goal in 4 games (Bishop Sullivan twice, Ben Franklin, and Rummel)
Next would have to be the Uhigh, St. Amant, and Bishop Sullivan group. Out of the three I think Sullivan has the better defense just lack scoring potential. St. Amant and Uhigh probably have better scoring potential but lack a solid defense.
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Post by 415 on Dec 13, 2004 6:59:44 GMT -6
benditlikebckm69, not sure exactly why Briggs isn't playing...I heard a few different things none of which I know for a fact to be true. shame though bc he's a very good player. do you play in BR?
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Post by coachray40 on Dec 13, 2004 7:05:41 GMT -6
Good observations by all. Here is my 5
1) CATHOLIC--right now they are the best in town. They seem to be very organized with their defense, and have had impressive results against everyone. Still looking for the trademark cohesiveness on attack, but this team is dangerous and too lightly regarded statewide in my opinion.
2) DUTCHTOWN--great results so far against tough schedule. Extremely organized on defense, and deep. Still grinding it out on attack, but when they hit their stride offensively, they have a chance of going all the way. Look for this team to contend for state in D2 with Vandy--they are that good.
3) ST AMANT--yeah there might be some bias here, but the attack this team has is scary. They have 4 legitimate goal scoring options, and should score 100 goals this year without too much problem. Only scored less than 4 goals in a game once (3 vs BRHS), and extremely physical. If the Gators can get their defense figured out--they have a solid GK and sweeper--they can play with anyone in the state.
4) UNIVERSITY--quietly putting together a great season with a balanced attack and cohesive defense. This team should be getting more cred statewide that is given, because they have lot of good players and a super coach. Look for U-High to go very deep in D3, and with the lack of a lot quality teams maybe even win it all.
5)BATON ROUGE HS--most overlooked team in the state. This team is fast and physical, with depth and some great players. The talent level on this team is frightening when you look at the youth they have--they will be the toughest team in BTR in 2 years, and should contend for state. Played Catholic and St Amant tight and could have a say in the D1 Dist 4 championship.
Once again, I have to bemoan the lack of cred given to the teams in Metro Baton Rouge by the "pundits" statewide. While BTR is considered "weak" this year, everyone still gives Dutchtown and University a chance to win state, and that still leave CHS, ST A, and BRHS. I would say that makes BTR as tougha place to play as anywhere else in the state.
If your still not convinced look at it like this: Baton Rouge HS and ST AMANT will graduate about 6 seniors between them, Dutchtown moves up into 5A and into District 4 next year (and only loses 2 seniors), Catholic will just reload like they always do, and Woodlawn will have decent team returning. This makes District 4-D1 as tough as or tougher than any other District in the state next year. All those teams are playing with the same kids this year as they will have next, so why is BTR so lightly regarded?
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Post by 415 on Dec 13, 2004 9:09:36 GMT -6
Well said. I would only disagree on BRHS, they have held their place in District thus far, but they need a few more players to step up their game if BRHS is going to be a contender for district.
BTR is too often over looked, although all the teams on this thread are very talented this year and showing great potential for the next few years.
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Post by flat3 on Dec 13, 2004 14:01:21 GMT -6
Well said. I would only disagree on BRHS, they have held their place in District thus far, but they need a few more players to step up their game if BRHS is going to be a contender for district. I agree. I hate to put down any team in particular, but after having seen them solidly beaten by DIII University twice (2-0, 3-0), I was very disappointed with BRHS this year. They sure look small (i.e. young) and don't have much speed. After each game, even University players seem to be saying, "Is that it from that BRHS?" I sure hope they would play better in the second half, with the leadership of Max Irvine, a tall lefty. |
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Post by 415 on Dec 13, 2004 15:53:36 GMT -6
Max is a great player, but I don't predict he will be enough to carry BRHS past well-rounded teams like Catholic and St. Amant
With Catholic BR, St. Amant, Duchtown, Bishop, McKinley, and University all listed in or close to the top ten, what are the odds that a BR team could take the state championship in any of the three divisions?
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Post by benditlikebckm69 on Dec 13, 2004 17:00:56 GMT -6
yes 415 i play in BR i played BRSC with briggs very talented player someone told me that the reason he is not playing is because of his attitude towards the team but I'm not sure. I wonder why d-town does not play catholic this year i pretty sure that it would be a good game and not to mention bragging rights for BR.
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Post by Pitchstalker on Dec 13, 2004 18:00:56 GMT -6
I'm sure that Catholic and Dutchtown could not find a date that matched for both of them to play. If you look at both of their schedules neither team is avoiding the "big" schools, so it would have to be just a conflict in finding an off date that matched both schedules.
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Post by benditlikebckm69 on Dec 13, 2004 18:25:03 GMT -6
Pitchstalker how did ur jv tournament go did st amant win and is there any good talent on st amant and d-town. Was is it a good turnout between the teams that were present.
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Post by Pitchstalker on Dec 13, 2004 18:32:56 GMT -6
Dutchtown won the JV tournament. Dutchtown has lots of young talent...scored 11 goals in four games and gave up 1.
St. Amant tied EA 1-1, tied Runnels 1-1, and lost to Bishop Sullivan 2-0...I think this is correct. St. Amants JV left a little to be desired.
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Post by flat3 on Dec 14, 2004 9:19:40 GMT -6
With Catholic BR, St. Amant, Duchtown, Bishop, McKinley, and University all listed in or close to the top ten, what are the odds that a BR team could take the state championship in any of the three divisions? I hate to repeat what I said earlier, but I think Dutchtown has the best chance, partly because of the lack of depth in DII. Let's face it, there are only four teams in DII which have a realistic chance to go all the way (Vandy, STM, BF, and Dutchtown). Bishop and McKinley are in top 10, partly due to the lack of depth in this division. In DI, Catholic has formidable opponents such as Jesuit, Lafayette, Acadiana, etc. I am not sure if Catholic is in the same caliber as these teams. I'll see. University has a chance in DIII, but so do any of the six other teams (Newman, St.M, O.C., STA, St.L, EDW). It's a crapshoot right now. I hope I am wrong and see BR teams become champions in each division.... |
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Post by utilityplayer05 on Dec 14, 2004 13:14:23 GMT -6
Catholic BR
Dutchtown
U-High
St. Amant
BRHS
Catholic may move down if they can't figure out how to hit the net. Dutchtown is making a name for themselves this year and should have a very good season. U-high has good coaching and a team that has played together for awhile. St. Amant and BRHS are always competetive in BR and if CHSBR can't find net soon, then they could sneak up and take a piece of the district. Though, if CBR begins to score some goals and get some injured players back, they'll easily take the district. They just have too much talent not to.
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Post by rocksccrstar on Dec 14, 2004 17:50:08 GMT -6
You know it doesn't seem like the other divisions have the discrepencies in qualities of teams. Div II seems to have a few really great teams, one or two ok teams, and then a lot of struggling teams. Why is that? Div I and III seem to have an even distrbution of good, ok, and not so good. I'm puzzled...........................
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