Meadowbrook claims top spot in Division V as OHSSA unveils postseason brackets

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BYESVILLE — Perfect regular seasons are rare, but the way Meadowbrook achieved its current perfect 18-0 mark borders on historical dominance. The Colts learned their postseason pathway on Sunday, Oct. 11, during the Ohio High School Athletic association tournament drawings, locking up the No. 1 overall seed in Division V.

Meadowbrook's unblemished run has been defined by sheer efficiency: out of their 18 consecutive victories, an astounding 17 have come via clean 3-0 sweep. By virtue of their top seed, the Colts secured an opening round bye and will host a Division V sectional final on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Byesville against the winner of Tuesday's matchup between No. 10 Buckeye Local and No. 8 Coshocton.

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The Colts lead a loaded slate of seven area programs heading into postseason play next week across Divisions IV, V, and VI. Joining Meadowbrook in Division V is local contender No. 6 Barnesville (8-12), which opens postseason play on its home floor by hosting No. 9 Edison on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m.

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Local Postseason Matchups

Division IV: Bobcats host, Muskies hit the road

  • No. 10 CAMBRIDGE (9-11): The Bobcats open postseason play on its home court inside Gene Ford Gymnasium, hosting No. 11 Morgan in an opening-round sectional clash on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 .m.
  • No. 7 JOHN GLENN (10-10): The Muskies hit the road for their tournament opener, traveling to face No. 5 West Muskingum on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.

Division VI: High Stakes Noble and Guernsey County Clashes

  • No. 6 CALDWELL (14-6): Caldwell kicks off local postseason action, hosting No. 7 River on Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m.
  • No. 3 BUCKEYE TRAIL (16-3): Earning a first-round bye, the Warriors will host the winner of the No. 7 River/No. 6 Caldwell matchup in a high-stakes sectional final on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.
  • No. 5 SHENANDOAH (13-7): The Zeps open tournament play on the road, traveling to face No. 4 Fort Frye in a sectional showdown on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.

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