Predictions, Players to Watch in Class 3A Regional Brackets

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Here's a closer look at each 3A regional brackets with predictions and players to watch:   REGION 1   Top-Seed - Western Christian   Other Contenders - Treynor, Spirit Lake   Outlook - One of the top programs in the state regardless of class, Western Christian's path back to the state tournament looks relatively clear. A few teams in this region have a puncher's chance, but a knockout is unlikely.   Predicted Winner - Western Christian   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='781456' first='Morgan' last='Kooiman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1053499' first='Josie' last='Hall'], [player_tooltip player_id='767740' first='Maddyn' last='De Jager'], [player_tooltip player_id='741260' first='Hadley' last='Dekkers'], [player_tooltip player_id='902904' first='Kennedy' last='Van't Hul'], [player_tooltip player_id='741262' first='Breslyn' last='Kooima'], [player_tooltip player_id='837515' first='Rylee' last='Hemmingsen'] (injury?), Addison Mauer, [player_tooltip player_id='728711' first='Shaylee' last='Smith'], Izzy Vorthmann, Anthea Leupold, JJ Wassenaar, Anabel Sinz.   REGION 2   Top-Seed - MOC-Floyd Valley   Other Contenders - New Hampton, Algona   Outlook - MOC-Floyd Valley has been building toward a run to the state tournament. The Dutchmen are healthy and ready for that journey. A few tricky obstacles stand in their way, but it's a good bet to expect to see them in Coralville in a few weeks.   Predicted Winner - MOC-Floyd Valley   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='573313' first='Deviryn' last='McCarty'], [player_tooltip player_id='493656' first='Lily' last='Vander Pol'], [player_tooltip player_id='758792' first='Camryn' last='Brightwell'], [player_tooltip player_id='741261' first='Brielle' last='Hoegh'], Beau Gilmore, [player_tooltip player_id='604510' first='Aleigha' last='Cahoy'], Ella Wassenaar, [player_tooltip player_id='827878' first='Sydney' last='Laures'], [player_tooltip player_id='893087' first='Kate' last='Limbaugh'], Reagan Haynes, Gabby Venteicher.   REGION 3   Top-Seed - Dike-New Hartford   Other Contenders - Knoxville, Williamsburg, South Tama County   Outlook - A title contender in Class 2A, Dike-New Hartford is the favorite in this region, and rightfully so. That said, the Wolverines could face challenges in this bracket from South Tama County in the semifinals, and the Knoxville-Williamsburg survivor in the final.   Predicted Winner - Dike-New Hartford   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='751358' first='Emmie' last='Sager'], [player_tooltip player_id='893719' first='Aubrey' last='Asche'], [player_tooltip player_id='893076' first='Kailyn' last='Meester'], Jaelyn Smith, [player_tooltip player_id='1045426' first='Keilana' last='Berinobis'], [player_tooltip player_id='894796' first='Ruby' last='Varney'], Mariah Ripperger, Siena Scott, Addison Dunkin, Addisyn Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='493967' first='Abbie' last='Keitges'], [player_tooltip player_id='730449' first='Kylee' last='Suhr'], [player_tooltip player_id='589347' first='Clarissa' last='Suhr'], [player_tooltip player_id='849192' first='Ellie' last='Nielsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='782157' first='Maggie' last='Jensen'], [player_tooltip player_id='805918' first='Jordyn' last='Skaggs'], [player_tooltip player_id='912453' first='Paisley' last='Bro'], [player_tooltip player_id='798628' first='Scout' last='Ridout'], [player_tooltip player_id='769693' first='Stella' last='Zmolek'], [player_tooltip player_id='806710' first='Maylee' last='Rucker'].   REGION 4   Top-Seed - Humboldt   Other Contenders - Unity Christian, OABCIG   Outlook - Humboldt was the Cinderella of last year's state tournament, upending 3A power Western Christian in the semifinals before falling to Assumption in the championship match. The Wildcats had to replace key pieces from that squad but appear poised to get through this region and back to Xtream Arena.   Predicted Winner - Humboldt   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='545946' first='Addison' last='Waldorf'], [player_tooltip player_id='746258' first='Adelynn' last='Goodell'], [player_tooltip player_id='833174' first='Jazzie' last='Dodd'], [player_tooltip player_id='1046951' first='Callie' last='Olson'], [player_tooltip player_id='993181' first='Ryah' last='Cirks'], Makenna Haan, [player_tooltip player_id='838761' first='Summer' last='Schouten'], Cheyenne Hulshof, Avery Rowenhorst, [player_tooltip player_id='842927' first='Jenessa' last='Kolar'], Addisyn Pritchard, [player_tooltip player_id='1053521' first='Aspen' last='Miller'], Lia Hansen.   REGION 5   Top-Seed - Solon   Other Contenders - West Delaware, West Liberty, North Fayette Valley   Outlook - Top-seeded Solon will be looking to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2014, when the Spartans captured their one state title. There are multiple scrappy teams in this regional, but Solon should prevail.   Predicted Winner - Solon   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='754537' first='Amelia' last='Guinn'], [player_tooltip player_id='768502' first='Charleigh' last='Whitford'], [player_tooltip player_id='993804' first='Addison' last='Walter'], [player_tooltip player_id='1017507' first='Zephie' last='Bishop'], [player_tooltip player_id='1036948' first='Macy' last='Fuller'], [player_tooltip player_id='720363' first='Scarlett' last='Ferin'], Ava Hohn, [player_tooltip player_id='879460' first='Rylee' last='Berning'], [player_tooltip player_id='893666' first='Sofia' last='Schulte'], [player_tooltip player_id='893668' first='Karly' last='Ogden'], [player_tooltip player_id='1046924' first='Reagan' last='Cummings'], Lily Kass, [player_tooltip player_id='1038812' first='Emmee' last='Wiele'], [player_tooltip player_id='893636' first='Madi' last='Buysse'], [player_tooltip player_id='893632' first='Emma' last='Yoder'], [player_tooltip player_id='730492' first='Tenley' last='Nixt'], [player_tooltip player_id='815857' first='Lila' last='Moore'], [player_tooltip player_id='747571' first='Lily' last='Holthaus'], [player_tooltip player_id='955115' first='Ella' last='Sieck'].   REGION 6   Top-Seed - Center Point-Urbana   Other Contenders - Roland-Story, Mid-Prairie   Outlook - Among the regions discussed so far, No. 6 is the most intriguing. Center Point-Urbana challenged itself with a tough schedule and earned the top seed. Roland-Story has looked like a state-worthy squad, too, and Mid-Prairie has reached the last two state tournaments.   Predicted Winner - Roland-Story   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='701976' first='Adelyn' last='Stien'], Brynley Havel, [player_tooltip player_id='555725' first='Brielle' last='Trout'], [player_tooltip player_id='555730' first='Taylor' last='Hoskins'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003583' first='Avery' last='Schueller'], Kyra White, [player_tooltip player_id='493981' first='Brookelyn' last='Jondle'], Maddi Lucas, [player_tooltip player_id='493603' first='Miley' last='Geise'], Karsyn Lande, Riley Johnson, [player_tooltip player_id='775157' first='Jeorgia' last='Evans'], [player_tooltip player_id='878434' first='Ashlee' last='Statler'], [player_tooltip player_id='819843' first='Tessa' last='Bombei'], [player_tooltip player_id='847955' first='Sierra' last='Crowner'], [player_tooltip player_id='847970' first='Elise' last='Foster'].   REGION 7   Top-Seed - Cherokee Washington   Other Contenders - Van Meter, Kuemper Catholic, Clarinda   Outlook - It will be interesting to see how Class 3A Region 7 shakes out because multiple fun matches appear likely to come to fruition. Cherokee Washington took on a tough schedule and is rightfully the top seed. Getting to back to state will be challenging, however.   Predicted Winner - Cherokee Washington   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='574225' first='Addy' last='Wolfswinkel'], [player_tooltip player_id='493982' first='Deidra' last='Doeden'], Ellana Mortenson, [player_tooltip player_id='918847' first='Ireland' last='Kennedy'], Mahren Malausky, [player_tooltip player_id='833216' first='Jenny' last='Alexander'], [player_tooltip player_id='555799' first='Natalie' last='Marzen'], Kamaya Williams, Johannah Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='902857' first='Mariah' last='Heuton'], [player_tooltip player_id='902929' first='Kolbi' last='Peter'], Addy Anthofer, [player_tooltip player_id='946351' first='Sophie' last='Lohrmann'], [player_tooltip player_id='946319' first='Riley' last='Sommerfeld'], [player_tooltip player_id='910898' first='Miley' last='Wagoner'], Sydni Wagoner, [player_tooltip player_id='893054' first='Ellery' last='Bird'], Aylah Johnson.   REGION 8   Top-Seed - Mount Vernon   Other Contenders - Wilton, Tipton, Anamosa   Outlook - If top-seeded Mount Vernon is to make it to its ninth consecutive state tournament, the Mustangs will have to earn it. They're battle-tested and deserving of a top regional seed, but River Valley Conference champion Wilton could probably also make that claim.   Predicted Winner - Mount Vernon   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='893732' first='Madison' last='Hoffert'], [player_tooltip player_id='555712' first='Sophia' last='Meester'], [player_tooltip player_id='773029' first='Brynlee' last='Bettcher'], [player_tooltip player_id='893729' first='Madelyn' last='Paulus'], [player_tooltip player_id='488579' first='Mavrik' last='Schweer'], [player_tooltip player_id='490009' first='Leah' last='Caffery'], Aliana Walker, [player_tooltip player_id='917987' first='Abren' last='Bazal'], Everly Huthmacher, [player_tooltip player_id='894302' first='Taylor' last='Billhorn'], [player_tooltip player_id='754551' first='Zane' last='Ehler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1007240' first='Peyton' last='Schroeder'], [player_tooltip player_id='959214' first='Kinsley' last='Trenkamp'], [player_tooltip player_id='534719' first='Allyson' last='Gibbs'], [player_tooltip player_id='890305' first='Johanna' last='Shaffer'], Addy Miller, [player_tooltip player_id='808900' first='Lauren' last='Heying'].

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