Okay Soccer Fans–it is officially playoff season. The brackets are out and here is a snapshot of the local teams and upcoming games.
The link to the brackets can be found at: https://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/BoysSoccer.aspx, Tried to activate the link, but no success. You can type into Google search Wisconsin Boys Soccer Playoffs and it’s the first website on the list.
Games of Interest From Big Rivers Conference and area teams: First Round Games on Tuesday October 16th
Division 1
#4 Memorial vs. #13 North @ Memorial at 4:00.
#3 Hudson vs. #14 Superior @ Hudson
#1 Green Bay Preble vs. #16 Chippewa Falls @ Preble
Division 2
#2 River Falls vs. #7 Menomonie @ River Falls at 4:00.
Division 3
#2 Rice Lake vs. #7 Ashland @ Rice Lake on Thursday at 7:00
Division 4
#1 Amery vs. #8 Regis @ Amery at 4:00
Notes:
–Doesn’t it seem like Memorial plays North every year early in the Regionals. Maybe not, but just seems like they always get paired up. Cross town rivalry and the playoffs make for an intriguing match up and an emotional game. North will bring it, Memorial needs to be ready.
–First time Hudson or Memorial have not been a #1 or #2 seed in a long time.
–Green Bay Preble is the only team from Sectional #1 to be in the Top 10 Coaches Poll. That makes them the overwhelming favorite to advance to State, but, if someone can upset them, it is a wide open bracket.
Get your popcorn ready….it is about to get real. Can Memorial get on a run and go deep into the Section.