Seven Summit/Medina County teams, four boys and three girls, have made the Sweet 16 in their respective divisions and begin regional play on Tuesday.

 

Both Walsh Jesuit teams have it made to regional play and one was expected to be here, the other was not. Coach Dino McIntyre’s girls (16-0-2) have made the trip to regionals a rite of fall. Coach John Kissner’s boys squad, on the other hand, having endured a rugged schedule and a 4-7-4 regular season, has caught fire in the postseason (7-7-4).

 

Kissner’s Warriors won a Division II state title in 2006, but were knocked out of the tournament by neighborhood rival CVCA in 2007 and 2008. Now the Royals (13-0-5) are playing Division III and the Warriors’ path has been cleared of a major obstacle.

 

Another surprise boys team is the Green Bulldogs (12-4-3). Led by 16 seniors, Green started 5-0-2, hit a rough patch in the middle, and now has run off six straight wins...