Top Five In 2A This Week

<p>We’re finishing our regular season this week in Indiana, and our last day of play before the post season is this Saturday. The five teams listed here all have tough matches either in the end of this week or in their draw next week. Each of these teams needs a leader if they want to go far in the state tournament, so we list each roster’s general.</p> <p><strong>#5: Madison-Grant (23-5)</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Previous Ranking: #3</strong></em></p> <p>Although the Argylls slipped a few spots since the last time I saw them, we still have a confident bunch here going forward. Drawing Eastbrook in the first round of the sectional, MG gets a unique view of their first round opponent; their last regular season match is against the very same squad this Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, senior <strong>Gabrielle Ray</strong> can keep this train going and set them to victory.</p> <p><strong>#4: Covenant Christian (Indianapolis) (18-6)</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Previous Ranking: NR</strong></em></p> <p>Welcome back to the top five, Warriors! Drawing Scecina in the playoffs should be a decent test for this bunch, as they struggled to beat the Crusaders the first time around on September 25. With do-everything <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85825" first="Cadence" last="Notter"] (’22, 5-7 DS/S, Indiana Wesleyan commit)</strong> at the helm, this ship should sail right through Scecina on their way to a sectional title. </p> <p><strong>#3: Western Boone (19-6)</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Previous Ranking: #5</strong></em></p> <p>The Stars have exactly zero losses to teams in 2A. That strength of schedule should prepare them well for the post season that awaits the Sagamore Conference champs. Their semifinal match against Sheridan should be easy enough, but Park Tudor (24-3) looms in the other half to set up an epic sectional final. The Stars’ 6-2 offense is directed admirably by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85927" first="Elena" last="Gubera"] (’23, 5-5 S) </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157436" first="Janie" last="Ransom"] (’25, 5-5 S), </strong>who average eleven assists per set combined.</p> <p><strong>#2: Tecumseh (23-4)</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Previous Ranking: #2</strong></em></p> <p>The Braves are still here. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="95626" first="Kaybree" last="Oxley"] </strong>has given yet another fall performance worthy of All-State consideration, but the Pocket Conference champs have needed <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157434" first="Payge" last="Johnson"] (’24, 5-8 S)</strong> to run that offense and keep defending teams honest. Most likely playing North Posey in the sectional semifinal (whom they swept earlier this fall), the Braves finish their regular season tonight against defending 2A state champs Barr-Reeve, who now play in 3A. Should be a great test and preparation for October.</p> <p><strong>#1: Andrean (24-5)</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Previous Ranking: #1</strong></em></p> <p>There are so many people on this roster that deserve credit for the Fighting 59ers successes this fall. No one player can do this alone, but if I were to pick one Andrean couldn’t do without, it would be <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="103331" first="Maddie" last="Kmetz"] (’22, 5-9 S).</strong> She’s been setting there since forever ago, and currently averages ten assists per set in a steady and well-balanced offense. Miss Kmetz is a product of Michio Chicago, and will be a solid pickup for someone next fall. 2500+ career assists is an incredible feat for any setter at any level. Let’s hope she has a chance to hit 3k. And a title trophy wouldn’t be a bad addition either.</p>