The wayyyy too early look at the D5 A playoff possibilities

[Coach]

These projections are really starting to take form. The top 6 are very likely the ones I picked after week 4 in that order (the AA points make it easier projecting tiebreakers). I'm guessing TM moves to 5 though..

1. Berlin has the better shot at 10-0
2. NB last three are Bellwood, Williamsburg, and the either Punxsutawney or Bradford. 8-2 would still get the 2 seed. Obviously not wanting to finish that way, just saying it will take a collapse to finish lower than 2nd.
3. NS should finish 8-2
4. Windber... Still has Berlin. Maybe 7-3
5. TM - has an AA win. Likely favored in remaining 3 games making them a dangerous 5 seed if they win out and go 6-4.
6. Shade - loses any tie to TM. They can end up at 5 if TM falters.

Week 1 playoff projection:

TM at Windber
Shade at NS

TM is good enough to beat Windber. Shade lost 3-0 to NS earlier in the year. Those would be interesting matchups.

[12HankQB]

I hope those Shade boys can pull it off, it's been a long time for that school

[bbsocceralumni]

Hank,
Having that I have seen Mdale-Shade I think Shade will beat them. I dont see them beating Marion Center this week so it will come down to that final game against Mdale.

[12HankQB]

Idk though, the showing they had against Berlin kinda put a damper on what I thought of Shade, but I still think they are better than they played that night. Plus Berlin is the dominant team this year so I think that's misleading. I bet they hold their own against MC. I think Shade could easily win out the rest of their games. Should be interesting.

[Coach]

With 2 weeks left...

1. Berlin looks like they'll be #1 unless they lose to Windber and NB beats their AAA opponent from D9.

2. NBC lost to Bellwood and played them tough. A win this week over Williamsburg would ensure a top 2 seed with their AA wins.

3. NS should be favored in the next two but I wouldn't be shocked if BV or CT pulled an upset. I don't see it happening but BV is solid.

4. Windber has 2 losses like NS does. I'm not sure on tiebreakers with all these teams... A win over Berlin would really change the seeding around. I base a Berlin pick just by seeing what Portage and LV did against the Ramblers. Berlin and Windber always play each other tough though.

5. Shade has overtaken TM for this spot. TM can get it back if they have the same record. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Shade finish 6-4.

6. TM has had some heartbreaking losses these past few weeks. I wouldn't be shocked to see them win both of their last two games vs Mt Union and Mey. At the same time they both look like toss up games at this point with nothing being given to TM.


7. CT could sneak in. They should beat Ferndale this week. Then their week 10 home finale is against NS and will basically be a playoff game. What if NS sort of uses week 10 as their bye to get healthy and prep for playoffs? What of CT doesn't really focus on Ferndale and takes a chance to begin prepping for NS knowing it is their only way into the playoffs? I know there are a lot of what ifs...just saying. Week 10 will be big. NS vs CT and Berlin vs Windber.


Playoffs.... You've got to love it.

[Sneakers]

PLAYOFFS!!??

[12HankQB]

We're talking about playoffs?