Super sectional rules and procedures.

[Orange and Brown]

https://ohsaa.org/SEDAB/News-from-the-S ... uidelines


2020 Super Sectional Guidelines

The Southeast District Athletic Board (SEDAB) is implementing a new super sectional format for the 2020 boys and girls basketball tournaments. The information listed below is for the purpose of communicating how this format will be handled operationally. The Board has made every effort to anticipate questions and believes this document will provide answers. We do understand that other questions and issues may arise. There will be a process to answer those as well.

Seeding. On-line seeding will continue as in the past. The exception is that coaches will seed ALL teams in the division instead of a geographically aligned sectional site. [Example: 31 teams in D3 girls. Coaches seed 1 through 31.] A seeding document will be sent out to all schools from the board/manager and also from Baumspage. Guidelines are largely the same including the changes made last year and current. These include: 1. A coach cannot vote for his/her own team; 2. A team’s highest and lowest vote will NOT count; 3. A coach who does not vote/seed will be penalized by losing their second highest vote (the top vote is discarded as mentioned).
District winners/Regional qualifiers. Following the seeding, after results are tabulated, the Board will reach out to the number 1 seed via cell phone. The coach will then SELECT whether the number 1 seed’s bracket will be labeled 1 or 2. Example: Two winners, boys D3. #1 seed’s bracket is the upper bracket. The #1 seeded team’s coach will decide if that bracket is labeled Athens 1 or Athens 2.
Brackets. As for the past 15+ years the board will use NCAA-paired brackets that are pre-determined. Teams will be placed on the bracket as determined by their voted seed number. Example: Girls D3, 31 teams. #1 is a first round bye. #2 plays #31, #3 plays #30, etc. The blank brackets with paired seeds will be distributed prior to the seeding.

Site assignments. Following the seeding process and placement of teams on the brackets, as per their voted seed, the Board will then assign the games to one of the two sectional sites indicated on the tournament set up. In situations in which one team in a match up is closer to one site while the other team is closer to the other site, the higher seeded team will be given priority. The Board reserves the right to adjust games.

Game times. Game times will be listed on the blank bracket. Once the pairing is determined (by seed), the Board may adjust times at a site to best accommodate travel, fans, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions. There will be a spot on the SEDAB’s website that lists answers to FAQ’s.
Current Questions. Should you have an initial question direct it to Board member Mark LaFon. 740-550-8014 or mark.lafon@tigertown.com

[mhs95_06]

If the higher seeded team is 20 miles from site A and 30 miles from site B, but the lower seeded team is 20 miles from site B and 110 miles from site A, will they make the lower seed travel 110 miles? Seems like letting each team pick their spot on the bracket which has locations, dates, and times is a better option. This way a team can decide if traveling 90 miles further is worth a slightly better chance to win!

[Orange and Brown]

If the higher seeded team is 20 miles from site A and 30 miles from site B, but the lower seeded team is 20 miles from site B and 110 miles from site A, will they make the lower seed travel 110 miles? Seems like letting each team pick their spot on the bracket which has locations, dates, and times is a better option. This way a team can decide if traveling 90 miles further is worth a slightly better chance to win!

To the best of my knowledge which isn't much lol
You are seeded wherever you are seeded and that's that.

[Tri-StateYouthSports]

Note:

Div-II (Regional Semi's)
Athens v East 2

D-III (Regional Semi's)
Athens #1 v Columbus #2
Athens #2 v East

D-VI (Regional Semi's)
Athens #1 v East
Athens #2 v Columbus #1

[Raider6309]

So in D2 does the #1 seed get Logan or Southeastern? I would think #1 would get Southeastern since that’s Jackson and #2 and #3 would get Logan since that is FU and Sheridan

[Treyman3]

I like this process for determining the site better than simply putting the #1 seed where they want and then the 2 and 3 seeds automatically go to the opposite site. May make it tough for scouting in some cases, but better for the fans traveling.

[93Bulldog]

So in D2 does the #1 seed get Logan or Southeastern? I would think #1 would get Southeastern since that’s Jackson and #2 and #3 would get Logan since that is FU and Sheridan

A lot of hoops left.
But I'm getting the feeling (5) Athens will be playing (4) Unioto at Southeastern.
I'd almost rather be the 6 and play (3) Sheridan in Logan. We tend to do well against the Generals up in Logan. lol

[mlittle]

The higher seed will play at their closest sectional

[mlittle]

So in D2 does the #1 seed get Logan or Southeastern? I would think #1 would get Southeastern since that’s Jackson and #2 and #3 would get Logan since that is FU and Sheridan

A lot of hoops left.
But I'm getting the feeling (5) Athens will be playing (4) Unioto at Southeastern.
I'd almost rather be the 6 and play (3) Sheridan in Logan. We tend to do well against the Generals up in Logan. lol

Guessing Athens at the 6 right now.

[OHHS old timer]

Well..this should be interesting.

[VetteMan]

I probably missed or over looked the date as to when the on-line seeding takes place ?

[Seopnation]

The higher seed will play at their closest sectional

Is this for both rounds? So a team could play in Jackson one round and Waverly the next based on their seed?

[mhs95_06]

If the higher seeded team is 20 miles from site A and 30 miles from site B, but the lower seeded team is 20 miles from site B and 110 miles from site A, will they make the lower seed travel 110 miles? Seems like letting each team pick their spot on the bracket which has locations, dates, and times is a better option. This way a team can decide if traveling 90 miles further is worth a slightly better chance to win!

To the best of my knowledge which isn't much lol
You are seeded wherever you are seeded and that's that.

Yes, and the #1 seed, when there are two teams going to regionals, gets to choose which other district's champion they would play. After that the Board will assign the games to a sectional site, and "Once the pairing is determined (by seed), the Board may adjust times at a site to best accommodate travel, fans, etc."

[Big Daddy 7371]

This is going to be interesting

[Treyman3]

I probably missed or over looked the date as to when the on-line seeding takes place ?

Tournament draw isn't until 2/9, teams have 4-6 more games before the voting. Way to early to start looking at potential match-ups.

[Treyman3]

If the higher seeded team is 20 miles from site A and 30 miles from site B, but the lower seeded team is 20 miles from site B and 110 miles from site A, will they make the lower seed travel 110 miles? Seems like letting each team pick their spot on the bracket which has locations, dates, and times is a better option. This way a team can decide if traveling 90 miles further is worth a slightly better chance to win!

Not sure how the Math works in that scenario. How can both teams be within 30 miles from site B, yet one team is 110 miles from site A and the other is only 20?

[mlittle]

The higher seed will play at their closest sectional

Is this for both rounds? So a team could play in Jackson one round and Waverly the next based on their seed?

Not sure. I’ll try to find out

[Ironman92]

If the higher seeded team is 20 miles from site A and 30 miles from site B, but the lower seeded team is 20 miles from site B and 110 miles from site A, will they make the lower seed travel 110 miles? Seems like letting each team pick their spot on the bracket which has locations, dates, and times is a better option. This way a team can decide if traveling 90 miles further is worth a slightly better chance to win!

Not sure how the Math works in that scenario. How can both teams be within 30 miles from site B, yet one team is 110 miles from site A and the other is only 20?

[Tri-StateYouthSports]

1st D-III Mock Seedings (Based on pfloyd's current rankings). ignore the dates & times

[Ironman92]

No matter how you seed it...it’s going to be really good