New Region Basketball Formats

[EPJr]

1) Each region can determine how their tournaments (boys and girls basketball) are to be held (number of teams, locations, etc.). Tournaments need to be completed by February 27. The State Tournaments are to begin on March 2nd.

2) The VHSL will not use "Super Sites" for State Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds as was the case last year. The Quarterfinals are March 2 and 3, the Semifinals March 5 and 6, and should be at higher seeds (i.e. Region Champion for quarterfinals, highest seeded quarterfinal winner in semifinals). All State Championship games are at the Siegel Center at VCU in Richmond.

3) This year, as in football, Region A and Region B will meet in quarterfinal action (B Runner-Up vs. A Champion in Richmond, Region A Runner-Up vs. Region B Champion in Tidewater). Winners play in the state semifinals, so, there's no chance of two teams playing in the same region meeting in the State Championship.

4) Regions can create their own formulas for seeding for their tournaments, so don't go strictly by current win/loss records. We will not attempt to do so unless we receive official standings from a region as the regular season winds down. Some regions, like Region 4B, will have all of their teams qualify, others only eight.

http://rvasportsnetwork.blogspot.com/

 

[valleydist13]

Hard to believe schools will be hosting state quarterfinal and semifinal games... I guess VHSL was losing money through super sites? These games should be played on neutral courts. Am I missing something here?

 

[OCBoy]

Why is Region A runner up vs region B champion held in tidewater and why is Region A champion vs Region B runner up in Richmond? Sounds like it should be the opposite

 

[Bluetree]

I guess we won't get to see the State Semifinals on the NFHS Network with most or all being playing at school home courts. With their being 6 Classes I'd like to see VHSL have one weekend the girls semi's and championship then the next week play the boys games.

 

[valleydist13]

I know the VHSL is catching a lot of heat for separating the wrestling state championships this year and even having high schools host some divisions championships. This, too, is ridiculous. State tournament games/matches/etc should be played in a neutral setting.

 

[804hoops]

1) Each region can determine how their tournaments (boys and girls basketball) are to be held (number of teams, locations, etc.). Tournaments need to be completed by February 27. The State Tournaments are to begin on March 2nd.

2) The VHSL will not use "Super Sites" for State Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds as was the case last year. The Quarterfinals are March 2 and 3, the Semifinals March 5 and 6, and should be at higher seeds (i.e. Region Champion for quarterfinals, highest seeded quarterfinal winner in semifinals). All State Championship games are at the Siegel Center at VCU in Richmond.

3) This year, as in football, Region A and Region B will meet in quarterfinal action (B Runner-Up vs. A Champion in Richmond, Region A Runner-Up vs. Region B Champion in Tidewater). Winners play in the state semifinals, so, there's no chance of two teams playing in the same region meeting in the State Championship.

4) Regions can create their own formulas for seeding for their tournaments, so don't go strictly by current win/loss records. We will not attempt to do so unless we receive official standings from a region as the regular season winds down. Some regions, like Region 4B, will have all of their teams qualify, others only eight.

http://rvasportsnetwork.blogspot.com/

I've heard this version and also heard another version where Quarterfinals/State Semifinals are played at neutral sites (other high schools). Which one is correct?

 

[Lynn Burke]

According to something the VHSL sent out, regional champions may host in their own area, NOT in their school. (emphasis is the VHSL's, not mine)

 

[97Srhs24095]

I know the VHSL is catching a lot of heat for separating the wrestling state championships this year and even having high schools host some divisions championships. This, too, is ridiculous. State tournament games/matches/etc should be played in a neutral setting.

I totally agree with having neutral court games in the region tournament. At least for the second round on and definitely for the championship game. If region D plays out for Northside has home court the entire tournament. There's plenty of high schools especially in this area that are not 3A schools that could at least host the championship game.