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Valley won't be tested until they meet either the 9th or 10th region winner in the finals.

I'm saying the final will be one of the two:

Shelby Valley v Brossart
Shelby Valley v Newport

Disagree, I think SV will face their first real test in the semifinals. Assuming they win their region, Lexington Christian would be favored to win their first two games and face Valley in the semi's. As they have already beaten Scott County earlier this year, LCA would definitely be a strong threat to dethrone the Wildcats.

And as you mentioned, should Valley get by LCA, they will face a tough team in the finals. Newport and Brossart are two of several possibilities to advance from that side of the bracket, including Glasgow.