Mike Rose | @MFRose11 (Twitter)
Thursday, December 17, 2015 | BataviasBest.org
After both Batavia and University Prep easily handled their first round opponents they will face off in a rematch of last year’s first round match up that U Prep would eventually win. Batavia was frustrated with last year’s defeat as they believed and still do believe they were the better team. Here’s what to expect in tonight’s contest
Key Players
U Prep
Isaiah Brinkley
Jeenathan Williams
Kory Wyatt
Quillan Leach-Alexander
Batavia
Malachi Chenault
Tee Sean Ayala
Greg Mruczek
Ryan Hogan
Outlook
This is easily Batavia’s toughest test to date. U Prep brings athleticism and size that Batavia has yet to encounter this season. U Prep pressed Notre Dame into turnovers during Round One, a tactic I would expect them to employ here as well. Batavia has yet to have a complete game offensively this season, however they have played defense that has been accustomed to Blue Devils teams of the past.
I’d anticipate Batavia to be fired up from last year’s defeat and come out playing typical defense and firing on offense. Batavia’s bench unit last game was very impressive in settling down and taking over the game against Albion after early struggles by the starting unit. I believe this is the game they are able to put it all together on both sides of the ball with revenge on their minds.
Prediction
Batavia 70 U Prep 67 – This should be a tight, can’t miss game between two of the top teams in Section V, but I see experience and revenge winning out in this one.
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