Go ahead and get your outrage ready for seeding this year. The soccer seeds just came out and they show how unpredictable the seeds can be when the playoff field is smaller, teams play few or no non-conference games, and covid plays a role.
Highland's boys played only five games (against an iffy schedule) and got the No. 3 seed in 4A.
Lovington's boys went undefeated in what is always the worst soccer district in 4A and got the No. 1 seed.
La Cueva's girls -- a dynasty -- gave up only two goals in five games, but played a very tough schedule and went 2-0-3. They got left out of the playoffs altogether.
What's the lesson for basketball? Look for some mediocre teams lucky enough to be in bad districts make a run and get seeded high. And better teams will be left out.
Highland's boys played only five games (against an iffy schedule) and got the No. 3 seed in 4A.
Lovington's boys went undefeated in what is always the worst soccer district in 4A and got the No. 1 seed.
La Cueva's girls -- a dynasty -- gave up only two goals in five games, but played a very tough schedule and went 2-0-3. They got left out of the playoffs altogether.
What's the lesson for basketball? Look for some mediocre teams lucky enough to be in bad districts make a run and get seeded high. And better teams will be left out.
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