Breaking down the conference races

As I promised in the newspaper a few days ago, I wanted to break down the conference races. I figured I better get on that before the season's over.

For the girls, that ends this week, so lets start with them.

FVA

Although Fondy missed a golden opportunity to lock up a share of the FVA title on Friday, the Cards are still in the driver's seat in the Fox Valley Association race. Fondy has a one-game lead on Kimberly and a two-game lead on Appleton West, its opponent Tuesday night. (Kimberly is home against Kaukauna). On Thursday, Fondy plays at Appleton North and Kimberly is at Appleton West.

All that Fondy needs to do is win both games, or win one and hope that Kimberly loses to Kaukauna or Appleton West for the outright title. It just needs to win one more or hope that Kimberly loses one more to clinch at least a share. I see a Fondy sweep and outright title.

The conference title would be Fondy's third consecutive.

EASTERN WISCONSIN

Campbellsport made things interesting with a victory over Roncalli on Friday. Both teams have identical conference records with two games remaining. Campbellsport plays Kewaskum tonight and then has Plymouth later this week; Roncalli plays Kiel and Sheboygan Falls. I don't really see either team losing, although Falls could give Roncalli some problems. It'll be a co-champion this year.

OTHER LEAGUES

No drama there. Ripon and North Fondy already have the East Central Flyway and Wisconsin Flyway wrapped up, while Markesan has had a firm grip on the Trailways North all season.

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BOYS

WISCONSIN FLYWAY

I'd like to say that Laconia has it in the bag, but we all know how crazy the WiFly can get. Although the Spartans have a share of the title wrapped up, an outright title is far from a sure bet. I was high on Mayville at the beginning of the year, and I think the Cardinals have a good shot to beat Laconia on Thursday. That would place a lot of importance on the last night of games. Laconia plays Lomira while Mayville has a game at North Fondy. Don't forget about Horicon, either. The Marshmen are still alive and only have one conference game remaining, against North Fondy. I think Laconia will get the title, but I wouldn't be completely surprised if Mayville wedged its way in there.

FOX VALLEY ASSOCIATION

Pick up Wednesday's copy of The Reporter. Check out the basketball standings. Look for the result of the Oshkosh West-Appleton East game. There's your FVA champ.

Like the girls, most of the boys races are already decided. Waupun has the East Central Flyway under control, Roncalli will win the EWC and Randolph will win the Trailways.

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