Huron League Predictions

Well after seeing how the pollsters voted during the two months prior to the season I thought I would throw out my picks for the order of finish in the league.

I am just taking into consideration league games and where I think the teams will finish.

1)Huron 12-2, the Chiefs have excellent guard play and good size along with being the defending champs.

2)SMCC 11-3, the Falcons will have the preseason to adapt to a new coach. There is a lot of talent down there in Monroe and the Falcons should have a shot at a league title.

3)Flat Rock 8-6, the Rams are undersized but have some excellent guards including the returning Huron League Player of the Year in Andrew Scarton.

3)Milan 8-6, the Big Reds are an unknown but their new coach has a good track record and some new players in the program.

5)Airport 7-7, the Jets have some solid three year guards returning but lack some size. The Jets could fall a little higher or lower based on some breaks.

5)Riverview 7-7, the Pirates are probably a year away from being a really good team. They have a solid guard and big man but their youth may hurt them.

7)Grosse Ile 2-12, the Islanders have an inexperienced roster and are probably a year away from being a factor in the Huron League.

8)Jefferson 1-13, like some other teams in the league the Bears are youthful in every position including coaching.

This league is pretty tough to figure out. I think Huron and SMCC are the favorites and then anything can happen with the next four teams. Don't be surprised if GI and Jefferson jump up and bite some teams. Scharf is an unknown at Jefferson and Friel at GI is an underrated coach.

Huron League Thoughts and Questions

Can Randy Windham replace the legend Ray Lauwers at SMCC?

Can Jim Kalbfleisch repeat his magic trick at Huron this year?

Will Riverview return to Huron League glory?

Will Airport make the jump this year behind senior guards?

Is Flat Rock planning on "32 minutes of hell" with their small athletic lineup?

Will Milan become relavant in basketball again?

Can Jefferson replace their best coach in history?

Can Grosse Ile turn gridiron success into hardwood magic?

Who is the best player in the league?

Who is the best big man in the league?

Cancer Benefit

Hey everybody I wanted to include a quick word on a fundraiser that is going on for a friend of mine Cathy Villarreal who has breast cancer. Cathy is a 1986 graduate of Flat Rock High School and the sister of one of my close high school friends Ollie Collins. It is open to the public and is going on December 10th, 2009 down in Monroe. I have included a link if you are interested. Thanks to all!

Please click below:

Holiday Wine Tasting Benefit

Huron League Fan Poll

Well after being open for a few months the Huron League Basketball fan poll has now closed. It looks like 458 people took part in picking who they think would win the league this year. The poll was extremely close for a while but the results are in and I'm not surprised by the results. I don't think I will pick them exactly this way but I think the fans are close.

1)SMCC 25%
2)Flat Rock 22%
3)Huron 15%
4)Airport 12%
5)Riverview 10%
6)Grosse Ile 6%
7)Milan 4%
8)Jefferson 3%

This poll certainly wasn't scientific. From my stats I am able to determine that a large majority of my readers are from Monroe County. That would certainly put teams like Riverview and GI behind the eight ball. I think Riverview has an excellent chance to compete for a league title. I think Airport may have gotten a little too much love from the pollsters, as well as, my Alma Mater Flat Rock.

I will be posting my Huron League predictions over the weekend so please check back.

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