Prep Preview - Regional Soccer

GIRLSDivision IICardinal Mooney (16-2-1)vs. Bay Village Bay (13-5-1)
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.Where: Westlake Soccer ComplexMooney scouting report: The Cardinals have won 13 in a row and start seven seniors. Kelli Willis has 100 career goals and midfielder Marisa Simon is an Ohio State recruit. Simon has 59 goals and 68 career assists. This is the first time the Cardinals have played in the regional. Mooney was ranked fifth in the final coaches poll, shutout nine opponents and is coached by Alex Simon.Other semifinal: Chagrin Falls (12-6-2) vs. Hawken/Mentor Lake CatholicFinal: Saturday, 3 p.m. at Mayfield High School
BOYSDivision IIPoland (17-1-1) vs. Chagrin Falls (12-3-4)
When: Today, 7 p.m.Where: Rockhill Soccer Complex, AlliancePoland scouting report: The last time the Bulldogs were in the regional was 1999. Senior midfielder Chris Juchno scored the lone goal in the district championship game off an assist from Dain Malaniak. Goalie Caleb Markusic spearheads the defense, limiting opponents to under a half goal a game over two seasons. Chris Labatte is the Poland coach.Other semifinal: Cuyahoga Falls CVCA (16-1-1) vs. Marlington (15-2-1)Note: CVCA was the top ranked team in the final state coaches poll.Final: Saturday, 7 p.m. at West Branch High School
Division IIICardinal Mooney (15-3-1)vs. Canton Central Catholic (10-8-1)
When: Today, 7 p.m.Where: Ravenna StadiumMooney scouting report: The Cardinals are making their fifth straight trip to the regional tournament. Mooney was ranked third in the final state poll. Senior Zach Hernan, an Akron Univ. recruit has 64 goals and 41 assists in his career. Senior goalie Andrew Loudon pitched a shutout in the district championship game. Coach Lenny Krispinsky is 158-89-19 in 15 years.Other semifinal: Cornerstone Christian (12-4-2) vs. Elyria Catholic (16-0-3)Final: Saturday, 7 p.m. at Brush High School
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