4A State Playoff Preview: Semifinals
The quarterfinals ended February 15th and there were some shocking and not so shocking game outcomes. Now we are moving onto the semifinals and it is time to take a quick preview of the game. Here is the 4A State…
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Continue ReadingThe quarterfinals ended February 15th and there were some shocking and not so shocking game outcomes. Now we are moving onto the semifinals and it is time to take a quick preview of the game. Here is the 4A State Playoff Preview: Semifinal Edition
4 Salpointe Catholic vs 1 Shadow Mountain
This is the match-up I have been waiting a year for! Last year’s game was one to remember and I think this year is going to be nothing short of spectacular. I think the game will be high intensity and will remain within 10 points for the majority of the game. While I am a big believer and fan of Salpointe and their dynamic duo of Evan Nelson (Salpointe 2020) and Majok Deng (Salpointe 2019), I think Shadow Mountain will take this game.
11 Catalina Foothills vs 2 Deer Valley
Catalina Foothills will be widely considered as having two upsets in a row but trust me they are no joke. Doug Damore has done a great job with that team and comes from a basketball guru family! Deer Valley is also very well coached by the great Jed Dunn. I expect this to be a battle. I think many people will write Catalina Foothills off and bet their “luck” has run out, but do not be surprised if they pull out a win. However, I am going to bet on Jed Dunn and the Deer Valley team, setting up a rematch with Shadow Mountain.
Prediction: Deer Valley
The Semifinals will be played February 22 at Grand Canyon University