The OHSAA is using a new MaxPreps RPI system to determine seeding for the girls' basketball tournament. See how it works and key matchups.
COLUMBUS — Regardless of your team’s record, tournament time is always exciting because it gives teams new life and something to play for. The goal for every team is to reach the state tournament.
The suspense of the girls’ high school basketball tournament draw comes with a new twist this season as the Ohio High School Athletic Association is using the MaxPreps Ratings Percentage to determine seeding for the statewide sectional tournament draws, which were held Feb. 8 for the Central District.
The RPI formula was recommended by the OHSBCA, adopted by the OHSAA, and is calculated using scores entered into MaxPreps. The formula is comprised of a 40 percent winning percentage, 35 percent opponent’s winning percentage, and 25 percent opponent's winning percentage.
Fisher Catholic (17-2) drew the No. 1 seed in Division VII.
The Division I and II draw will be held on Feb. 15.
A Closer Look at the H.S. Girls Tournament
Feb. 8: D-III-D-VII tournament draw
Feb. 15: D-I-D-II tournament draw
Feb. 16-21: Sectional tournament
Feb. 23-28: District tournament
March 2-8: Regional tournament
March 12-14: State tournament
Area tournament games
Division III
Bloom-Carroll (6) at Linden McKinley (4), Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Division V
Amanda-Clearcreek (14) at North Union (3)
Liberty Union (12) at Africentric (2), Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Division VI
West Jefferson (9) at Berne Union (5), Feb. 21, 4 p.m.
Jackson at Fairfield Union, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
Division VII
Liberty Christian (14) at Fisher Catholic (1), Feb. 21, 4 p.m.
Newark Catholic (7) at Fairfield Christian Academy (3), Feb. 21, 1 p.m.
Danville (14) at Millersport (13), Feb. 21, 4 p.m.
Tom Wilson is a sports reporter for the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Contact him at 740-689-5150 or via email at [email protected] for comments or story tips. Follow him on X at twil2323.
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