Pepsi Showdown bracket released

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Metea Valley is the top seed in the annual Pepsi Showdown with play-in games beginning April 9. The first round begins April 10 and the second round is April 12.

The other top three seeds in order are Plainfield North, Elk Grove and defending champion Loyola.

Games played April 14 and April 21 will be held at Olympic Park in Schaumburg. The championship game will be played April 22 at a site to be determined.

Full information on the tournament is at www.pepsishowdown.com. For the bracket and schedule of play-in and first-round games, click here.

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