#kenzie defense squad

[ty-bayonet-betteridge]

Fuck. You.

she was NINE YEARS OLD. she was a vulnerable nine year old kid that you ADMIT was in serious danger of meeting the wrong person and being seriously abused, and your focus in this situation is on how she ruined careers? instead of on how nobody was teaching her why what she was doing was dangerous and problematic? jesus fucking christ. you talk about her like SHES the fucking problem here. the way you tell it shes some mastermind tearing apart peoples lives and not a NINE. YEAR. OLD. CHILD. hey guess what? if a 9yo kid being clingy is ruining your career, THAT ISNT ON HER. thats on you for taking on the responsibility of working with a THIRD GRADER without realizing how its different from working with an adult. it was YOUR JOB to make sure she knew those boundaries, to make sure she had her needs met and was coping with the INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL, LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS she was being put in. i repeat: SHES A FUCKING CHILD. she is a mentally ill, traumatized, scared, vulnerable child. you talk about how much of a pain it was to have the youth guard breathing over your neck but you're telling me that they were fucking right to do so, because if you came out of this situation thinking "this 9yo child is causing problems" and not "the people responsible are neglecting and failing this 9yo child", you should not be allowed to work with children. in short, Mayday, FUCK. RIGHT. OFF.

[raith-way]

Here's a question...what is the main canon characters' favourite thing about your OC? (this applies to all of your ocs ;) lol and I hope this question makes sense lol)

It totally makes sense! It's so fun to think about, and I'm going to try to keep it somewhat simple because I feel like this is the kind of question that I can make way too complicated with rambling. Thank you so much for the ask!!

Soundtrack Of The Revolution [fandom: my chemical romance & avenged sevenfold]

Tyler Raith

Matt: Easygoing nature. He loves that Tyler is so easy to be around; even when they were still strangers, he felt comfortable in her presence instead of defensive like he usually is with strangers.

Gerard: Caretaker. His favorite thing about Tyler is also the thing that worries him the most, and that's her need to take care of everyone around her and how much she genuinely loves just making sure that the people around her feel loved and cared for.

Ronnie: Fierceness. He knows that she'll fight for them and will never back down.

Taylor: Honesty. Knowing that Tyler will always tell the truth, no matter the consequences, is a comfort after spending so much time with people who only tell half-truths at best.

Things Are Getting A Little Hazy [fandom: buffy the vampire slayer]

Grace Blackburn

Angel: Stubbornness. He will never admit it, but he loves how stubborn Grace is and that she won't give up. (Especially on him.)

Spike: Forgiveness. He makes mistakes, but Grace always forgives him. Even if she yells at him and finds way to pay him back for doing idiotic things, she still forgives him.

Buffy: Bluntness. If asked outright, Grace will tell her the truth. Even if it's something that Buffy isn't ready to hear.

Faith: Dumbness. She doesn't think that Grace herself is dumb, but Grace does the most idiotic things sometimes for the right reasons.

Eliot Greenwood

Angel: Ability to adapt. Eliot can adapt to any situation, which has saved lives (including Angel's).

Spike: Everything. Not an exaggeration. Even the things about Eliot that get on Spike's nerves, like his insistence on not causing chaos, he still loves.

Buffy: Ability to listen. If Eliot has questions or concerns, he asks her directly and listens to her explain her plans and reasonings instead of just writing her off as some kid.

Faith: Ability to care. They fight and argue, but Eliot will never storm off without telling her that he cares about her first.

Memento Series [fandom: dceu / snyderverse / suicide squad]

Ryan Lopez

Bruce: Understanding. While having someone around that not only knows him but also understands him sets him on edge, it's his favorite thing about Ryan.

Rick: Anger. Every time that Rick is around Ryan, she's angry and ready for a fight which is exactly why he calls her for help.

Harley: Boldness. Ryan just does not care about the opinions of others, and Harley honestly loves that about her and for her.

Revina Revnic

Bruce: Training. Despite her grating personality and that he doesn't really like her being in the same general area as him, he respects her training and that she knows what she's doing.

Rick: Trust. At the end of the day, Rick can trust Rev. It doesn't matter what kind of situation that they're in, he can trust her to watch his back.

Harley: Friendship. She understands that Rev is kind of like her jailor, but Rev is her friend and loves her. She can talk to Rev about anything, without judgment or Rev telling her to shut up. If anything, Rev encourages her to talk more.

Kit Kelley

Bruce: Loyalty. Bruce knows that Kit takes his loyalties very seriously, and that Kit would do anything for Ryan and would never betray her. Even when Bruce doesn't agree with Kit, he still respects him.

Rick: Efficiency. Kit switches between being quietly sarcastic and a shameless flirt, but he's always efficient in his task. If Rick needs something done and needs it done right, he gives Kit a call.

Harley: Compassion. Kit cares so much, about everyone, and she loves that about him. That he can care so much about a complete stranger and will go out of his way to help anyone.

Starving Faithful [fandom: fast & furious series]

Kat Ellis

Dom: Trust. Kat's tough, has been ever since the first time they met, but she isn't afraid to let her guard down and trusts him enough to see her when she's vulnerable.

Mia: Friendship. Despite Kat being younger, they've been close friends almost from the moment that they met. Mia knows that she can call Kat at any time, and her friend will be there.

Brian: Protectiveness. Kat accepts him as family, and she protects her family and will fight for them. As someone who never had much of a family growing up, he loves that she's protective over him.

Letty: Loyalty. They don't always see eye-to-eye, but Letty knows that Kat is loyal to all of them. Letty included, even when they're currently fighting.

Jakob: Empathy. Kat always tries to understand why people do things, what they're feeling, and he loves that she never judges people and only tries to understand.

Traversing The Multiverse [fandom: marvel / mcu]

Mac Rowe

Tony: Charm. Unlike the kind of charm that he learned to put on earlier in his life, Mac is effortlessly charming without even trying. He loves seeing people after Mac has finished talking to them, because they always look a little brighter and awestruck.

Steve: Optimism. No matter what is going on, Mac can find a positive spin to put on things.

Bruce: Fearlessness. Bruce is convinced that Mac has no fear, especially since she keeps insisting on jumping at him without announcing herself.

Thor: Humor. Mac is always laughing, always eager to listen to his stories and laugh with him. She also enjoys helping him find things to laugh over.

Bucky: Kindness. After what he's been through, he still isn't used to someone being so endlessly kind. Mac goes out of her way to make him feel both comfortable and like he belongs.

Kenzie Rowe

Tony: Sass. Even when she sounds bubbly, she's sassing people left and right. His favorite hobby is sitting back and watching Kenzie confuse people by destroying them with cutting words in a cheerful tone.

Steve: Honesty. Kenzie never holds back on her thoughts, even if what she is saying isn't what anyone wants to hear.

Bruce: Stubbornness. She won't back down, from a fight or from a conversation. She's told him more than once that she's going to love and accept him until he learns to do it for himself.

Thor: Fighting spirit. Kenzie is fierce and glorious in battle, whether it involves fists or words. She has the true spirit of a warrior.

Bucky: Patience. Sometimes Kenzie will sit in a room with him for hours without saying anything, until he's ready to speak. She never rushes him or pushes him.

Jamie Barnes

Tony: Intelligence. She's in a new universe, and it isn't slowing her down. Jamie is smart and soaks up knowledge like a sponge, and he loves when she comes to him with questions because he knows that she's going to listen to him and keep asking questions until she understands.

Steve: Bravery. Jamie admits when she's afraid, but she doesn't let her fear stop her from doing what she believes is the right thing.

Bruce: Sincerity. He never doubts her words or intentions, because Jamie is always genuine. He finds her presence extremely relaxing.

Thor: Endurance. He knows that Jamie has suffered trials and tragedy, but she continues to live and to fight. Thor respects her, both on and off the battlefield.

Bucky: Survival. Looking at Jamie is like looking in a mirror for him. His favorite thing about Jamie is that she was able to survive what happened to her, and it gives him hope that he can too.

[rorykillmore]

kenzi is finally on the lauren defense squad

[theknightheadblog]

UCF @ Cincinatti:  “Day After” Musings & Thoughts

I have to begin by saying I’m glad Kenzie (Gus’ daughter) is stable and doing well besides being readmitted to the hospital.  Football is just a game, there are far more important things in life.

Here is UCF’s injury report prior to the start of yesterday’s game:

Ricky Barber:  DL - day-to-day - Undisclosed

Dionte Marks:  WR - day-to-day - Leg

Jaylon Robinson:  WR - out indefinitely - Leg

Kalia Davis:  DL - out for season - Knee

Dillon Gabriel:  QB - out indefinitely - Collarbone

R.J. Harvey:  RB - out for season - Knee 

Now that I pointed out the extremely obvious giant elephant in the room, what a frustrating game to watch that was.  Frustrating because we almost evenly split the amount of snaps and dominated the time of possession by five minutes, but you would not be able to tell from the final score.  Frustrating because Mark-Anthony Richards was given garbage minutes at the end while he could have been helping a struggling running game from the opening snap.  Frustrating because a defense that showed promise was let down by a streaky offense and special teams.  Frustrating because I had to watch a beat up UCF, with a first year coach, go on the road against a the #3 team in the nation, who happened to be full of healthy senior starters, with a coach on his fifth year.  I wish It would not have been that way.

Dillon Gabriel’s freshman season spoiled me and I am sure I am not the only one feeling these effects.  Because of DG’s historic first season, it makes it hard for me sometimes to see Mikey Keene for what he really is: a good FRESHMAN quarterback.  A kid who, in all honesty, is doing good when given the opportunity.  So my frustration is not with him, it is with the coaches and the play calling.  

I feel UCF coached scared versus Cincinnati, trying to protect Mikey way too much.  Never gave him a chance, never took a risk outside of 5-6 plays that all seemed like comeback routes geared towards his dominant side.  By the time they called something downfield, it was too late.  I feel they missed a golden opportunity to call a game like they had nothing to lose, because that is exactly what yesterday’s game was.

But, I digress.

It was good to see Bowser back in the lineup.  He is not 100%, or at least he did not look to me like he is.  But seeing him out there brought back a bit of hope.  Tatum Bethune had another monster game with 10 total tackles.  Brandon Johnson got his 6th TD catch of the year.  The defense held Desmond Ridder to a season low 140 yds through the air.  There were also no injuries from this game to add to our current long list.

I am not a believer in moral victories.  Putting up 21 points on the road versus the #3 team in the nation sounds nice but does not mean much if they end up scoring 22 points or more, which they did.  Great effort by a decimated Knights team regardless, but a loss is a loss and the team just needs to move on.  A single game does not define a program and UCF’s future is still BIG.

This Friday’s game against Memphis is actually very important since it has a streak our boys will want to continue: UCF football is 4-0 in the “Space Game”.  The Tigers are going to be a tough opponent against a Knights squad that is trying to find its identity during an injury plagued season.  Now more than ever, this team needs us.  They need Knight Nation to step up big.  They need a full, loud stadium, letting them know for four quarters that we are with them through thick and thin.  

Why?  Because One Team, One Heartbeat, that means all of us.

Go Knights!!!  Charge On!!!  Beat Memphis!!!

[ledenews]

February Madness - OVAC Girls Hoops

March Madness starts early in the Upper Ohio Valley ever since the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference opted to stop letting the standings select a champion and allowed its teams to earn conference titles on the court. Twenty games across five classes tip-off this week in the semifinal round for the OVAC Girls' Basketball Championships. Winners advance to Saturday's championship games at Ohio University Eastern while the defeated will square off against one-another Thursday for third-fourth place. Each class has a favorite, whether this year's talent or tradition dictates such a designation. Each class is also packed with marquee players from the conference. It's the finest the valley has to offer in girls' high school hoops and the road to the championship begins Monday night. Here's a brief rundown of Class AAAAA through A's matchups.

Class AAAAA

The big question in 5A is will top-ranked Indian Creek and No. 2 Wheeling Park get a chance to battle again after an epic clash on Jan. 13 in Wintersville. That game saw the Redskins hand the Patriots their first loss of the season in a battle of unbeatens, winning 65-55 after trailing by double digits in the third quarter. The next three-ranked teams in 5A, Warren (17-1), New Philadelphia (14-3) and Dover (13-4), are not eligible for the tournament because of not playing enough conference games. So, the task to knocking off Park and Creek, respectively, falls to University and Weir, both of which are looking to make the most of this opportunity.

No. 4 Weir at No. 1 Indian Creek

Creek was rolling along till in ran into the buzzsaw that is Union Local, falling in the Buckeye 8 title game for its first loss. The 'Skins have regrouped and are looking for their first tournament crown since 2007-2008. That season, Creek beat Weir in the semifinals before knocking of John Marshall in the finals. That season also happens to be the last time the Red Riders made the OVAC tourney. The top-seeded Redskins boast a balanced scoring attack, led by Kylie Kiger with 14.3 points per game. Posts Mackenzie Taylor (10-4) and Taylor Jones (12.8) form a nice tandem in the paint. Hailey Clark rounds out the leading scorers at 7.8 points a game and is the second 3-point threat behind Kiger. Jones averages a double-double with 10.3 boards a game. Weir is led by senior guard Sophie Mikula, who earlier this season eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career. The Riders have some quality wins, including sweeping Steubenville Big Red. The lone game against the semifinalists was a 71-52 loss against Park.

No. 3 University at No. 2 Wheeling Park

Park recovered from the loss to Creek and finished 15-2, with its only other loss coming against Huntington. The Patriots have beat University twice this season but aren't looking at this game as a lock. After all, last season, the Hawks knocked Park out in the first round and are the defending 5A champs. Wheeling's diverse offense boasts a couple sharpshooters in Shanley Woods and Lindsay Garrison. Woods leads the way at around 20 points per game, including a career-high 38 with eight 3-pointers against Brooke. Garrison has canned six triples twice in a game and averages aroud 15 ppg. Not to be outdone by the guards, Bella Abernathy scores around 13 a game. Asia Roby and Kieran Johnson are also capable of heating up. University is led by Ashten Boggs, a first-team all-W.Va. performer in both basketball and volleyballs. Boggs is backed by Mallory Napolillo, and Laura Dean.

Class AAAA

Class 4A is likely the most wide-open of the four classifications. While there are two clear frontrunners in top-ranked Martins Ferry and No. 2 Beaver Local, both St. Clairsville and Oak Glen are capable of getting hot and advancing to Saturday. The Purple Riders and Beavers have met thrice this season, with Ferry winning two, including most recently in the Buckeye 8 third-place game. The Riders also own two wins against St. Clairsville.

No. 4 Oak Glen at No 1 Martins Ferry

Led by Richelle Spielvogel, Ferry has a balanced attack with inside and outside capabilities. Spielvogel leads the way with 13.4 ppg while Madison Ging hits for 10.6 per contest. Maria Clark leads a bevy of perimeter threats with 35 3-pointers and a 9.4 average. Shayla Schuster 6.8 and Jaden Stalder 6.4 have combined for 38 triples. Oak Glen will counter with Reece Enochs, a capable scorer and first-team all-stater in soccer. Enochs is complemented by Alexa Andrews and Brittney Giogini, though Andrews suffered an ankle injury against Madonna and her status is up in the air.

No. 3 St. Clairsville at No. 2 Beaver Local

A rematch of last season's 4A championship which Beaver Local won, 52-51. The Beavers have had St. Clairsville's number recently in OVAC championship and postseason play, whether it be girls’ basketball or soccer. If the Red Devils hope to make it to Saturday, they will have to figure out how to do what they couldn't in last season's title game—stop senior post Jenna Riccardo. The all-Ohio and West Liberty signee averages 22 points and 13 rebounds per game, She's the only Beavers player to average in double figures. St. Clairsville has a balanced scoring attack with four players averaging at least eight points per game, led by Macy Malin at 14.4 per game. Keri Klinkoski comes in at 12.4 and Katie Strama and Alexis Thoburn each average 8.8. Strama's ACL injury prevented her from playing in the title game last season.

Class AAA

Class 3A may be the best of the five this season. It boasts the valley's only undefeated team in Union Local  (20-0), the valley's premier offensive threat in Bellaire's Katrina Davis (26.7 ppg), and one of its year-in, year-out premier teams in Fort Frye. Monroe Central is no slouch either, boasting some big wins, including topping Shadyside. Many may look at Union Local's record and margins of victory—the Jets average more than 70 points per game—but anyone counting out Fort Frye needs a quick reassessment of their powers of prognostication.

No. 4 Monroe Central at No. 1 Union Local

The aforementioned Jets are coming off a scare at home against a gaming Linsly club. The pressure mounts the longer the perfection continues, but Coach Rob Barr's quint of underclassmen have yet to buckle under pressure. They are long, fast and capable of hurting a defense from multiple spots. But first and foremost, UL will try to turn this into a track meet and dine on transition points. Freshman Reagan Vinskovich leads the way with 20.9 ppg and 12.5 rebounds. Fellow frosh Torre Kildow backs her at 16.3. Sophomore Hannah Merritt checks in at 11.3 and junior Casey Kildow at 10.3 Sophomore Keira Gregor rounds out the starting five at 7.1 ppg but is a threat to hit for double digits every night. If anyone is up to the task of slowing down UL, it's Coach Troy Baker's Seminoles. Monroe led the Jets in the second half of their mutual season opener. UL also won the rematch, but it was far from a blowout. The Seminoles boast a pair of threats on the perimeter in leading scorer Kalista Friday (38 3-pointers, 16.5 ppg) and Kaylyn Hines (33 and 9.3). Amy Bettinger averages 10.9 a game.

No. 3 Bellaire at No. 2 Fort Frye

Davis has put up insane numbers for Bellaire this season as slowing her down has proven problematic at best. If any coach can game plan to slow her down, it's longtime Fort Frye boss Dan Liedtke. The Cadets have won the tournament five times since 2010 (in '10, '12, '13, '15 and '16). They are led by Hannah Archer at 15.1 points per game and Lexie Huck at 10.1. Both are deadly from the outside, with Archer netting 45 triples and Huck 43. Kenzie Dalton scores 8.8 per game. Davis is not a one-woman team, though statistically, it may look that way given her numbers. Mia Gavarkavich is a solid complement at 6.5 points per game and junior Jayden Lowe is close behind and plays aggressively in the paint on both ends. Bellaire also boasts one of the more deadly full-court presses around with Davis accumulating steals in bunches.

Class AA

The winner of the Shadyside vs. Wheeling Central game is likely the favorite. This may be one of those scenarios where fans refer to the semifinal game as the actual championship, though that would be a disservice to both Steubenville Catholic Central and Shenandoah. But to be fair, the Tigers and Knights have faced tougher schedules and feature more star power.

No. 4 Wheeling Central at No. 1 Shadyside 

The Tigers have twice beaten the Knights this season, 57-55 and 64-61. Both games were close, so the outcome of Monday's third meeting is far from a certainty. Shadyside is led by Bailee Wach's 17 points per game and Tory Hendershot's 16.8. Brooke Selman is at 6.9. Wach has drained 60 3-pointers this season. Wheeling Central's big-three may be down to one for this game depending on the health status of senior post Kaylie Reinbeau, who was injured in the Knights' most recent game. Central has already been down to its other Division-I signee in Eden Gainer for most of the season. That leaves Hannah White to lead the charge against Shadyside. She'll be backed by Tristan White and Marissa Horan. The Maroon Knights are the only sub-500 team in the tournament as injuries and a brutal schedule have taken their toll.

No. 3 Shenandoah at No. 2 Steubenville Catholic

This game figures to be an interesting matchup. Catholic Central has beat both Madonna and Weir but has also lost some games it likely should have won. The squad is led by senior guard Julia Zatta and junior post Bella Oliver.  SCC hasn't won a girls' team championship since 1989. Shenandoah will counter with 6-foot, first-team all-district post Raegan Flood, along with Buckeye Trail transfer Ashleigh Wheeler and Kendall Mackie. Wheeler has been huge in taking some of the scoring load pressure off Flood.

Class A

Like Class 4A, there are likely many already penciling in the Blue Devils as the eventual victors in Class A. After all, they are the defending champions and feature two of Class A's top players. But that's why they play the game's folks. Anything can happen. Hundred may not have the reputation and strength of schedule as the other four teams, but that also could be a strength as they are a bit of an unknown, aside from Cameron which beat the Hornets earlier this season.

No. 4 Hundred at No. 1 Beallsville

Beallsville has beaten Cameron twice this season, took down Central, but also lost to Madonna. The Blue Devils are led by Team Ash—Ashlie Louden and Ashley Howell. Louden leads the way with around 18 points per game while Howell is a double-double machine in the post with 14.5 points per game. Hundred may have an answer inside with 6-footer Mahalah Britton setting up shop on both ends of the court. Britton is aided by Rachel Snedden and Sydnie Duckworth.

No. 3 Madonna at No. 2 Cameron

Cameron is two years removed from its last OVAC tourney title and needs to get by a tough Madonna team to play for another. The Dragons beat both the Blue Dons and Hornets this season but lost twice to Beallsville. They are led by Lili Neely, along with Maelyn Canaa and Reagan Gray. Madonna, meanwhile, has been a typical tale of two seasons. The Blue Dons started off the season 6-1 but a broken foot suffered by Kennedy Martin has derailed the team's season somewhat. Madonna still has the services of Jazzy Melnyk, but the loss of a sesoned senior like Martin has made the back half of the season a struggle at times. Read the full article

[ty-bayonet-betteridge]

BABYGIRL PLEASE

[ty-bayonet-betteridge]

ashleyyyyyy ur gonna make me cry

[ledenews]

February Madness - OVAC Girls Hoops

March Madness starts early in the Upper Ohio Valley ever since the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference opted to stop letting the standings select a champion and allowed its teams to earn conference titles on the court. Twenty games across five classes tip-off this week in the semifinal round for the OVAC Girls' Basketball Championships. Winners advance to Saturday's championship games at Ohio University Eastern while the defeated will square off against one-another Thursday for third-fourth place. Each class has a favorite, whether this year's talent or tradition dictates such a designation. Each class is also packed with marquee players from the conference. It's the finest the valley has to offer in girls' high school hoops and the road to the championship begins Monday night. Here's a brief rundown of Class AAAAA through A's matchups.

Class AAAAA

The big question in 5A is will top-ranked Indian Creek and No. 2 Wheeling Park get a chance to battle again after an epic clash on Jan. 13 in Wintersville. That game saw the Redskins hand the Patriots their first loss of the season in a battle of unbeatens, winning 65-55 after trailing by double digits in the third quarter. The next three-ranked teams in 5A, Warren (17-1), New Philadelphia (14-3) and Dover (13-4), are not eligible for the tournament because of not playing enough conference games. So, the task to knocking off Park and Creek, respectively, falls to University and Weir, both of which are looking to make the most of this opportunity.

No. 4 Weir at No. 1 Indian Creek

Creek was rolling along till in ran into the buzzsaw that is Union Local, falling in the Buckeye 8 title game for its first loss. The 'Skins have regrouped and are looking for their first tournament crown since 2007-2008. That season, Creek beat Weir in the semifinals before knocking of John Marshall in the finals. That season also happens to be the last time the Red Riders made the OVAC tourney. The top-seeded Redskins boast a balanced scoring attack, led by Kylie Kiger with 14.3 points per game. Posts Mackenzie Taylor (10-4) and Taylor Jones (12.8) form a nice tandem in the paint. Hailey Clark rounds out the leading scorers at 7.8 points a game and is the second 3-point threat behind Kiger. Jones averages a double-double with 10.3 boards a game. Weir is led by senior guard Sophie Mikula, who earlier this season eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career. The Riders have some quality wins, including sweeping Steubenville Big Red. The lone game against the semifinalists was a 71-52 loss against Park.

No. 3 University at No. 2 Wheeling Park

Park recovered from the loss to Creek and finished 15-2, with its only other loss coming against Huntington. The Patriots have beat University twice this season but aren't looking at this game as a lock. After all, last season, the Hawks knocked Park out in the first round and are the defending 5A champs. Wheeling's diverse offense boasts a couple sharpshooters in Shanley Woods and Lindsay Garrison. Woods leads the way at around 20 points per game, including a career-high 38 with eight 3-pointers against Brooke. Garrison has canned six triples twice in a game and averages aroud 15 ppg. Not to be outdone by the guards, Bella Abernathy scores around 13 a game. Asia Roby and Kieran Johnson are also capable of heating up. University is led by Ashten Boggs, a first-team all-W.Va. performer in both basketball and volleyballs. Boggs is backed by Mallory Napolillo, and Laura Dean.

Class AAAA

Class 4A is likely the most wide-open of the four classifications. While there are two clear frontrunners in top-ranked Martins Ferry and No. 2 Beaver Local, both St. Clairsville and Oak Glen are capable of getting hot and advancing to Saturday. The Purple Riders and Beavers have met thrice this season, with Ferry winning two, including most recently in the Buckeye 8 third-place game. The Riders also own two wins against St. Clairsville.

No. 4 Oak Glen at No 1 Martins Ferry

Led by Richelle Spielvogel, Ferry has a balanced attack with inside and outside capabilities. Spielvogel leads the way with 13.4 ppg while Madison Ging hits for 10.6 per contest. Maria Clark leads a bevy of perimeter threats with 35 3-pointers and a 9.4 average. Shayla Schuster 6.8 and Jaden Stalder 6.4 have combined for 38 triples. Oak Glen will counter with Reece Enochs, a capable scorer and first-team all-stater in soccer. Enochs is complemented by Alexa Andrews and Brittney Giogini, though Andrews suffered an ankle injury against Madonna and her status is up in the air.

No. 3 St. Clairsville at No. 2 Beaver Local

A rematch of last season's 4A championship which Beaver Local won, 52-51. The Beavers have had St. Clairsville's number recently in OVAC championship and postseason play, whether it be girls’ basketball or soccer. If the Red Devils hope to make it to Saturday, they will have to figure out how to do what they couldn't in last season's title game—stop senior post Jenna Riccardo. The all-Ohio and West Liberty signee averages 22 points and 13 rebounds per game, She's the only Beavers player to average in double figures. St. Clairsville has a balanced scoring attack with four players averaging at least eight points per game, led by Macy Malin at 14.4 per game. Keri Klinkoski comes in at 12.4 and Katie Strama and Alexis Thoburn each average 8.8. Strama's ACL injury prevented her from playing in the title game last season.

Class AAA

Class 3A may be the best of the five this season. It boasts the valley's only undefeated team in Union Local  (20-0), the valley's premier offensive threat in Bellaire's Katrina Davis (26.7 ppg), and one of its year-in, year-out premier teams in Fort Frye. Monroe Central is no slouch either, boasting some big wins, including topping Shadyside. Many may look at Union Local's record and margins of victory—the Jets average more than 70 points per game—but anyone counting out Fort Frye needs a quick reassessment of their powers of prognostication.

No. 4 Monroe Central at No. 1 Union Local

The aforementioned Jets are coming off a scare at home against a gaming Linsly club. The pressure mounts the longer the perfection continues, but Coach Rob Barr's quint of underclassmen have yet to buckle under pressure. They are long, fast and capable of hurting a defense from multiple spots. But first and foremost, UL will try to turn this into a track meet and dine on transition points. Freshman Reagan Vinskovich leads the way with 20.9 ppg and 12.5 rebounds. Fellow frosh Torre Kildow backs her at 16.3. Sophomore Hannah Merritt checks in at 11.3 and junior Casey Kildow at 10.3 Sophomore Keira Gregor rounds out the starting five at 7.1 ppg but is a threat to hit for double digits every night. If anyone is up to the task of slowing down UL, it's Coach Troy Baker's Seminoles. Monroe led the Jets in the second half of their mutual season opener. UL also won the rematch, but it was far from a blowout. The Seminoles boast a pair of threats on the perimeter in leading scorer Kalista Friday (38 3-pointers, 16.5 ppg) and Kaylyn Hines (33 and 9.3). Amy Bettinger averages 10.9 a game.

No. 3 Bellaire at No. 2 Fort Frye

Davis has put up insane numbers for Bellaire this season as slowing her down has proven problematic at best. If any coach can game plan to slow her down, it's longtime Fort Frye boss Dan Liedtke. The Cadets have won the tournament five times since 2010 (in '10, '12, '13, '15 and '16). They are led by Hannah Archer at 15.1 points per game and Lexie Huck at 10.1. Both are deadly from the outside, with Archer netting 45 triples and Huck 43. Kenzie Dalton scores 8.8 per game. Davis is not a one-woman team, though statistically, it may look that way given her numbers. Mia Gavarkavich is a solid complement at 6.5 points per game and junior Jayden Lowe is close behind and plays aggressively in the paint on both ends. Bellaire also boasts one of the more deadly full-court presses around with Davis accumulating steals in bunches.

Class AA

The winner of the Shadyside vs. Wheeling Central game is likely the favorite. This may be one of those scenarios where fans refer to the semifinal game as the actual championship, though that would be a disservice to both Steubenville Catholic Central and Shenandoah. But to be fair, the Tigers and Knights have faced tougher schedules and feature more star power.

No. 4 Wheeling Central at No. 1 Shadyside 

The Tigers have twice beaten the Knights this season, 57-55 and 64-61. Both games were close, so the outcome of Monday's third meeting is far from a certainty. Shadyside is led by Bailee Wach's 17 points per game and Tory Hendershot's 16.8. Brooke Selman is at 6.9. Wach has drained 60 3-pointers this season. Wheeling Central's big-three may be down to one for this game depending on the health status of senior post Kaylie Reinbeau, who was injured in the Knights' most recent game. Central has already been down to its other Division-I signee in Eden Gainer for most of the season. That leaves Hannah White to lead the charge against Shadyside. She'll be backed by Tristan White and Marissa Horan. The Maroon Knights are the only sub-500 team in the tournament as injuries and a brutal schedule have taken their toll.

No. 3 Shenandoah at No. 2 Steubenville Catholic

This game figures to be an interesting matchup. Catholic Central has beat both Madonna and Weir but has also lost some games it likely should have won. The squad is led by senior guard Julia Zatta and junior post Bella Oliver.  SCC hasn't won a girls' team championship since 1989. Shenandoah will counter with 6-foot, first-team all-district post Raegan Flood, along with Buckeye Trail transfer Ashleigh Wheeler and Kendall Mackie. Wheeler has been huge in taking some of the scoring load pressure off Flood.

Class A

Like Class 4A, there are likely many already penciling in the Blue Devils as the eventual victors in Class A. After all, they are the defending champions and feature two of Class A's top players. But that's why they play the game's folks. Anything can happen. Hundred may not have the reputation and strength of schedule as the other four teams, but that also could be a strength as they are a bit of an unknown, aside from Cameron which beat the Hornets earlier this season.

No. 4 Hundred at No. 1 Beallsville

Beallsville has beaten Cameron twice this season, took down Central, but also lost to Madonna. The Blue Devils are led by Team Ash—Ashlie Louden and Ashley Howell. Louden leads the way with around 18 points per game while Howell is a double-double machine in the post with 14.5 points per game. Hundred may have an answer inside with 6-footer Mahalah Britton setting up shop on both ends of the court. Britton is aided by Rachel Snedden and Sydnie Duckworth.

No. 3 Madonna at No. 2 Cameron

Cameron is two years removed from its last OVAC tourney title and needs to get by a tough Madonna team to play for another. The Dragons beat both the Blue Dons and Hornets this season but lost twice to Beallsville. They are led by Lili Neely, along with Maelyn Canaa and Reagan Gray. Madonna, meanwhile, has been a typical tale of two seasons. The Blue Dons started off the season 6-1 but a broken foot suffered by Kennedy Martin has derailed the team's season somewhat. Madonna still has the services of Jazzy Melnyk, but the loss of a sesoned senior like Martin has made the back half of the season a struggle at times. Read the full article