Quarterfinals
No. 8 East Haven vs. No. 1 Hand
Comment: Despite losing two games last week, the top-seeded Tigers are still an overwhelming favorite here.
Pick: Hand

No. 7 Cheshire vs. No. 2 Guilford
Comment: Cheshire won both meetings during the regular season. Can the third time be the charm for the Indians?
Pick: Cheshire

No. 6 Mercy vs. No. 3 West Haven
Comment: West Haven plays at home at Biondi Field here. That's where the semifinals and final will be contested. That could give the Westies an edge.
Pick: Mercy

No. 5 Lyman Hall vs. No. 4 Shelton
Comment: Lyman Hall, the defending champion, could ride the arm of junior pitcher Lauren Zambrano again, as they did last season. The Trojans, however, have struggled offensively, at times, this season.
Pick: Lyman Hall

Semifinals
No. 5 Lyman Hall vs. No. 1 Hand
Comment: Lyman Hall defeated Hand in this round on its way to the title last season.
Pick: Hand

No. 7 Cheshire vs. No. 6 Mercy
Comment: These teams played 11 innings just last week with Cheshire emerging with a 1-0 victory. Expect this one to be just as close.
Pick: Cheshire

Championship
No. 7 Cheshire vs. No. 1 Hand
Comment: Teams split during the regular season. Both seeking second SCC crown.
Pick: Hand