BY ADAM RONIS
As usual, there's not too much drama when it comes to Nassau. The two powerhouse teams reside in the county. Massapequa has won four consecutive Class AA titles and South Side has won 10 straight Class A titles.
Class AA
My pick: Massapequa. If there's any year the Chiefs will fall, this could be it. They have a couple of losses and a tie the past few weeks, but this team comes to play when everything is on the line. They have the talent and experience and should win again. Last season, they got off to a terrible start and finished with a flurry to win.
Sleeper: Farmingdale. Yes, I know its the two seed, but I only have eight teams to select from. Farmingdale beat Massapequa and East Meadow the last two weeks. Beating Massapequa has to give this team immense confidence, should the teams meet in the final.
Other thoughts: Oceanside surprised by making a run to the championship last season and could do it again. It has played much better down the stretch, including a win over Farmingdale...Mepham has had a great season, but has to face Massapequa in the quarterfinals. Tough draw.
Class A
My pick: South Side. Thought I would take a gamble and pick someone else? Can't do it. This year's team could be better than last year's. South Side (15-0) has won 21 consecutive playoff games, including shutouts in all seven games last season. The Cyclones have won three straight state titles. Four is in the cards.
Sleeper: Island Trees. The last time Island Trees faced South Side the Bulldogs lost 2-1 after losing 4-0 the first game. Island Trees is hampered by injuries right now and will need to be completely healthy and on top of its game to have a shot at beating South Side.
Other thoughts: Plainedge-New Hyde Park should be a good quarterfinal game. New Hyde Park has come on real strong in the second half of the season.
Class B
My pick: Wheatley. Don't let the 5-9 record fool you. Wheatley played in Conference A-I against teams like South Side, Island Trees, Garden City and Plainedge. The playoffs will be easier after facing much better teams in the regular season and Wheatley needs just two wins to capture the championship.
Comments (2)
What is taking so long for you guys to get your thoughts out there. It is nice to see soccer get some love from newsday, but if say you are going to give your predictions then do it. Girls Suffolk playoffs have started, and still nothing from newsday?
Where is the Suffolk predictions?