Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #17: Reynoldsburg vs. Cincinnati Princeton
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #17: Reynoldsburg vs. Cincinnati Princeton Written by Luke Harrington The second to last matchup of the weekend is potentially the best: Reynoldsburg vs. Cincinnati Princeton. Reynoldsburg comes in as my #1 team in the state this week after a convincing 10 point win over defending D1 state champion Cleveland St. Ignatius. […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #16: Delaware Hayes vs. Brunswick
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #16: Delaware Hayes vs. Brunswick Written by Luke Harrington Matchup 16 is Delaware Hayes vs. Brunswick, who each tout several elite prospects. Hayes, who lost in the state semis a year ago to eventual champion St. Ignatius, is dealing with life without Jesse Burris, Ohio commit and the school’s all time […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #15: Hilliard Bradley vs. Youngstown Ursuline
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #15: Hilliard Bradley vs. Youngstown Ursuline Written by Luke Harrington The mid afternoon matchup on Sunday is the Jaguars from Hilliard Bradley and the Fighting Irish of Youngstown Ursuline. Bradley has been one of the more dominant forces in central Ohio over the last few years, at one point winning 61 […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #14: Gahanna Lincoln vs. Holy Name
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #14: Gahanna Lincoln vs. Holy Name Written by Luke Harrington Game 2 on Sunday of the event D1 powerhouse Gahanna Lincoln vs. Holy Name. Lincoln has always pumped out top tier talent, most notably Michigan State big man Nick Ward in the class of 2016, and Marquette guard Sean Jones and […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #13: Harvest Prep vs. Toledo St. John’s Jesuit
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #13: Harvest Prep vs. Toledo St. John’s Jesuit Written by Luke Harrington Game 1 on Sunday of the event is the defending DIII state runners up in Harvest Prep vs. Toledo St. John’s Jesuit. Harvest Prep has been one of the central Ohio small school powerhouses over the last few years […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #12: Pickerington North vs. Lakewood St. Edward
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #12: Pickerington North vs. Lakewood St. Edward Written by Luke Harrington The final game on Saturday is Pickerington North vs. Lakewood St. Edward, which is another one of high powered offenses. North is one of my sleepers in the central district this year, largely because they bring back a lot of […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #11: Westerville Central vs. Lakota East
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #11: Westerville Central vs. Lakota East Written by Luke Harrington To continue the back half of the event is the Warhawks of Westerville Central vs. the Thunderhawks of Lakota East. After a difficult defeat to Hilliard Bradley in the district finals in the spring, the Warhawks are looking to bounce back […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #10: Westerville South vs. Lutheran West
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #10: Westerville South vs. Lutheran West Written by Luke Harrington Matchup #10 in the Holiday Hoopla is between two storied programs in Westerville South and Lutheran West. South always seems to reload and pump out elite college talent every single year. This year, however, they’ll need to make up for a […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #9: Johnstown Monroe vs. Castalia Margaretta
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #9: Johnstown Monroe vs. Castalia Margaretta Written by Luke Harrington Matchup #9 is Johnstown Monroe vs. Castalia Margaretta. Johnstown is a few years removed from a nice run in the tournament, but have strung together several solid seasons in a row. The Johnnies have always been an excellent defensive team, making […]
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #8: Dublin Coffman vs. Huber Heights Wayne
Holiday Hoopla Matchup Preview #8: Dublin Coffman vs. Huber Heights Wayne Written by Luke Harrington The 8th matchup of the weekend and second on day 2 (Saturday, December 28th @ 1:15pm) is one of familiar foes in Dublin Coffman and Huber Heights Wayne. After speaking with second year head coach of the Shamrocks, Adam Banks, […]