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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Payne to announce college choice Thursday evening
Adreian Payne, the highly recruited Jefferson High School center, is expected to announce his college choice on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at Jefferson High School, Jefferson coach Art Winston said Wednesday.
Payne, listed as the 20th-best prospect in his class nationally by Rivals.com, is expected to choose between Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan State and West Virginia.
Known as a skilled shot blocker and rebounder who moves quickly up and down the floor, Payne has been highly recruited throughout his high school career.
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9 in, 16 more Top 8 in playoff nail-biting
Right this second, nine area football teams have qualified for the playoffs.
Then, 16 more are are currently in the Top 8 of their regions, which would qualify them for the playoffs if the season ended today.
Then, there are those who need to win and cross their fingers.
Here’s a summary of where area teams stand:
Division I, Region 4
Top 8: No. 5 Wayne (6-3), No. 8 Lebanon (7-2)
Not eliminated: No. 9 Centerville (7-2), No. 12 Northmont (5-4), No. 13 Springboro (7-2), No. 14 Fairborn (6-3)
Division II, Region 8
Already in: No. 3 Tecumseh (8-1), No. 4 Trotwood-Madison (6-3)
Top 8: No. 5 West Carrollton (8-1), No. 6 Wilmington (7-2)
Not eliminated: No. 11 Carroll (5-4), No. 13 Greenville (3-6)
Division III, Region 10
Already in: No. 5 Tippecanoe (7-2)
Top 8: No. 6 Bellefontaine (8-1)
Not eliminated: No. 9 Graham (7-2)
Division III, Region 12
Already in: No. 1 Chaminade Julienne (8-1)
Top 8: No. 4 Monroe (7-2)
Not eliminated: No. 9 Eaton (7-2), No. 10 Franklin (6-3)
Division IV, Region 16
Already in: No. 1 Clinton-Massie (9-0), No. 3 Alter (9-0)
Top 8: No. 5 Valley View (6-3), No. 6 Carlisle (7-2), No. 7 Milton-Union (6-3) No. 8 Waynesville (7-2)
Not eliminated: No. 10 Marshall (6-3)
Division V, Region 20
Already in: No. 1 Coldwater (8-1), No. 2 West Liberty-Salem (9-0)
Top 8: No. 4 Anna (8-1), No. 6 St. Henry (6-3)
Not eliminated: No. 9 Miami East (8-1)
Division VI, Region 24
Already in: No. 2 Ansonia (9-0)
Top 8: No. 3 Fort Loramie (8-1), No. 4 Southeastern (7-2), No. 6 Lehman Catholic, No. 8 Marion Local (4-5)
Not eliminated: No. 9 Covington (6-3), No. 12 Mississinawa Valley
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