Predictions, Players to Watch in Class 2A Regional Brackets

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The Blackhawks are heavy favorites to win this region and make it back to Coralville.   Predicted Winner - Hinton   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='902980' first='Addy' last='Ortegren'], [player_tooltip player_id='769009' first='Ellie' last='Friessen'], [player_tooltip player_id='891592' first='Macie' last='Charlson'], [player_tooltip player_id='902966' first='Addison' last='Dunkel'], Brynlee Boeve, [player_tooltip player_id='465715' first='Ellianna' last='Hoefert'], Emory Lincecum, Ayda Vander Zee, Natalie Leusink, Saylor Vander Maten, Lydia Rens, [player_tooltip player_id='827619' first='Peyton' last='Busch'], [player_tooltip player_id='907101' first='Ember' last='Staver'].   REGION 2   Top-Seed - Grundy Center   Other Contenders - Tri-Center, IKM-Manning, Missouri Valley   Outlook - With many of its keys players back in the fold, Grundy Center is looking to build on its run to the state semifinals last season. A few obstacles stand in the way of getting back to state, but the Spartans are heavy favorites to make it happen.   Predicted Winner - Grundy Center   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='891599' first='Charlee' last='Kirkpatrick'], [player_tooltip player_id='702527' first='Ryanne' last='Brubaker'], [player_tooltip player_id='902985' first='Jenna' last='Blythe'], [player_tooltip player_id='839302' first='Trinity' last='Jirovsky'], [player_tooltip player_id='797808' first='Raelyn' last='Steinmeyer'], [player_tooltip player_id='843160' first='Keagan' last='Eischeid'], [player_tooltip player_id='828901' first='Addisyn' last='Bandow'], Rachel Ramsey, [player_tooltip player_id='839170' first='Tess' last='Casey'], Terilyn Leaders, [player_tooltip player_id='946665' first='Zohie' last='Payne'], [player_tooltip player_id='834206' first='Khloee' last='Stoops'], [player_tooltip player_id='903440' first='Dilynn' last='Myler'], Cymber Tierney.   REGION 3   Top-Seed - Beckman Catholic   Other Contenders - South Winneshiek, Osage, Northeast   Outlook - Beckman Catholic seeks a return trip to the state tournament in a region with solid competition, including a dangerous South Winn team. The Trailblazers may be challenged, but an appearance back at state is likely.   Predicted Winner - Beckman Catholic   Players to Watch - Isabel Kluesner, [player_tooltip player_id='791383' first='Joy' last='Burkle'], [player_tooltip player_id='955468' first='Jaylin' last='Burkle'], Addie Koelker, [player_tooltip player_id='555781' first='Addisson' last='Hogan'], Bailey Kuennen, Alexis Johanningmeier, [player_tooltip player_id='737063' first='Chloe' last='Wiltgen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003397' first='Molly' last='Street'], [player_tooltip player_id='822928' first='Brylie' last='Wagner'], [player_tooltip player_id='793887' first='Emmery' last='Dodd'], [player_tooltip player_id='489674' first='Jordan' last='Tegeler'], [player_tooltip player_id='947959' first='Claire' last='Johnson'].   REGION 4   Top-Seed - Riverside   Other Contenders - Red Oak, St. Albert, Logan-Magnolia   Outlook - Riverside enters the postseason unbeaten and the favorite to advance to state by winning Class 2A Region 4. That said, Red Oak is a formidable challenger and would be an unsurprising participant at the state tournament.   Predicted Winner - Riverside   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='790364' first='Ashley' last='Kelley'], Lilli Reed, [player_tooltip player_id='913846' first='Sydney' last='Somers'], Vivian Gross, [player_tooltip player_id='913845' first='Sophia' last='Fenner'], [player_tooltip player_id='833988' first='Keely' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='893283' first='Ellie' last='O'Neal'], [player_tooltip player_id='796894' first='Mariel' last='Ramirez'], Brooklynn Rutledge, [player_tooltip player_id='806855' first='Naomi' last='Sherrill'], Braylie Blackburn, [player_tooltip player_id='816021' first='Lindsey' last='Kastner'], Hadley Fetter, Morgan Van Iten.   REGION 5   Top-Seed - Union Community   Other Contenders - Lake Mills, Garner Hayfield Ventura, Emmetsburg   Outlook - Union Community and Lake Mills went against each other in a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 18. A rematch with a trip to the state tournament on the line appears likely and should be a good one.   Predicted Winner - Union Community   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='830328' first='Bianca' last='Grimm'], [player_tooltip player_id='754886' first='Taylen' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='730396' first='Caitlyn' last='Schneider'], [player_tooltip player_id='789782' first='Hinley' last='Mast'], Chloe Sadler, Makenzie Budach, Betsy Byars, Regan Eastvold, Ari Stensrud, Cora Sauer, [player_tooltip player_id='846124' first='Reese' last='Schleusner'], Emma Schumacher, [player_tooltip player_id='749535' first='Kailyn' last='Byom'], [player_tooltip player_id='801701' first='Emma' last='Miller'], Dylan Fiene, Macy Walters, Harlyn Swanson.   REGION 6   Top-Seed - Aplington-Parkersburg   Other Contenders - Sumner-Fredericksburg, Durant, Alta-Aurelia, Ridge View   Outlook - Of the Class 2A Regions discussed to this point, No. 6 appears to be the most wide open. Aplington-Parkersburg is good, has a strong resume and deserves the top seed. That said, Sumner-Fredericksburg and Durant are very dangerous.   Predicted Winner - Sumner-Fredericksburg   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='934818' first='Jenzen' last='Klooster'], [player_tooltip player_id='763037' first='Adri' last='Allan'], [player_tooltip player_id='827792' first='Shelby' last='Arkulari'],  Kiara Morris, Kennedy Kalkwarf, [player_tooltip player_id='785394' first='Hannah' last='Buhman'], [player_tooltip player_id='830761' first='Callie' last='Trainor'], [player_tooltip player_id='952434' first='Greyson' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1043006' first='Ella' last='Steege'], [player_tooltip player_id='493971' first='Allison' last='Toft'], Mazie Timmerman, Arley Starr, [player_tooltip player_id='1046928' first='Keisha' last='Nielsen'], Macy Droegmiller, [player_tooltip player_id='946330' first='Allie' last='Stites'], [player_tooltip player_id='1046946' first='Olivia' last='Feilmeier'], Cora Tesch.   REGION 7   Top-Seed - Woodward-Granger   Other Contenders - Hudson, ACGC   Outlook - The top three teams in Class 2A Region 7 are fully capable of advancing to the state tournament. Woodward-Granger's resume is worthy of the top seed, but it will be a battle against Hudson or ACGC in the regional final.   Predicted Winner - Hudson   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='805880' first='Jill' last='Jesse'], [player_tooltip player_id='702737' first='Alena' last='Schaack'], [player_tooltip player_id='804991' first='Calianna' last='Fenceroy'], [player_tooltip player_id='939207' first='Ella' last='Tague'], [player_tooltip player_id='796764' first='Maileigh' last='Genkinger'], [player_tooltip player_id='889843' first='Paige' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='754872' first='Natalie' last='Rausch'], [player_tooltip player_id='845682' first='Kaleigh' last='Leary'], [player_tooltip player_id='798807' first='Siri' last='Olsen'], Taylor Davis, [player_tooltip player_id='493975' first='Stella' last='Largent'], Blair Brown, Kailee Kautzky, [player_tooltip player_id='832766' first='Ilana' last='Baumert'].   REGION 8   Top-Seed - Denver   Other Contenders - Regina Catholic, West Burlington, Cascade   Outlook - Two-time defending Class 2A state champion Denver lost a lot from last year's team but have reloaded. The Cyclones will be up against a strong field in Region 8, especially in Regina Catholic, which reached the state tournament the last two years.   Predicted Winner - Regina Catholic   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='755663' first='Adeana' last='Murch'], [player_tooltip player_id='739138' first='Mackenzie' last='McEwan'], [player_tooltip player_id='965637' first='Mya' last='Herrmann'], [player_tooltip player_id='1002745' first='Brehanna' last='Murch'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003009' first='Lucy' last='Murch'], [player_tooltip player_id='765628' first='Lyla' last='Chandler'], [player_tooltip player_id='902968' first='Jada' last='Wiltz'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003130' first='Lexi' last='Gaffey'], [player_tooltip player_id='902970' first='Nora' last='Wilhelm'], [player_tooltip player_id='403543' first='Addie' last='Bollier'], Emersyn Hopkins, [player_tooltip player_id='910897' first='Kaylee' last='Webb'], Avery Jeffries, Lydia Armstrong, Elizabeth Roling, Leona Manternach, Emma Frake, Mollie Orr.

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