That's probably a fair point to make. My question is how did Keystone get ranked higher both nationally and in Ohio than Poland? Who did Keystone play this year that is nationally ranked in the top 20 or so?
And that is an excellent question. Even as a Keystone fan, I think Poland is #1 until they lose that spot. Their losses were to a nationally ranked team with their second pitcher (in Florida)...and to Elyria (which I stated in another post, was 3 bunts and a hit by Elyria, and some untimely mistakes by Poland). As far as the national rankings go, I believe the coach has to sell his team. If Poland's coach doesn't send in a lot of details, it won't help. I know Keystone's coach "sells the program" as much as possible. Nothing wrong with that. Keeps the younger kids excited and helps build tradition...Both Keystone and Poland played some excellent teams this season, and Keystone got rained out of it's game with Hoover, can't blame them for that one. (FYI: Elyria's #1, that beat Poland, is a Keystone resident who open enrolled to Elyria...because of issues after freshman year, don't know details but you how those things go!)