D1 District Predictions: Part 2
Here is Part 2 of my look at the Division 1 districts, including predictions and an MVP for every draw. D1 District Predictions – Part 1 District 10 QUARTERFINALS Muskegon vs. Grand Rapids Union Prediction: Muskegon Muskegon Reeths-Puffer vs. Grand…
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D1 District Predictions – Part 1
District 10
QUARTERFINALS
Muskegon vs. Grand Rapids Union
Prediction: Muskegon
Muskegon Reeths-Puffer vs. Grand Haven
Prediction: Grand Haven
SEMIFINALS
Muskegon vs.Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills
Prediction: Muskegon
Grand Haven vs. Muskegon Mona Shores
Prediction: Grand Haven
CHAMPIONSHIP
Muskegon vs. Grand Haven
Prediction: Muskegon
MVP: Jarvis Walker (2020, PG, Muskegon)
Walker has Muskegon right where he wants them: In contention for a state title. He leads them through the district unscathed.
District 12
QUARTERFINALS
Caledonia vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Kentwood
Wyoming vs. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg
Prediction: Wyoming
Byron Center vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
SEMIFINALS
East Kentwood vs. Wyoming
Prediction: Wyoming
East Grand Rapids vs. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
CHAMPIONSHIP
Wyoming vs. East Grand Rapids
Predictions: Wyoming
MVP: Menalito McGee (2020, G, Wyoming)
McGee is an electric shooter. Wyoming will ride his hot shooting all the way to a title.
District 9
QUARTERFINALS
Grand Rapids Northview vs. Greenville
Prediction: Grand Rapids Northview
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central vs. Rockford
Prediction: Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central
Cedar Springs vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern
Prediction: Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern
SEMIFINALS
Grand Rapids Northview vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central
Prediction: Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern vs. Lowell
Prediction: Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern
CHAMPIONSHIP
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern
Prediction: Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern
MVP: Let’s name Co-MVP’s, because this backcourt has done it together all year long.
Trinidad Chambliss (2021, PG, Forest Hills Northern)
Ethan Erickson (2021, SG, Forest Hills Northern)
District 11
QUARTERFINALS
Holland vs. Holland West Ottawa
Prediction: Holland West Ottawa
Hudsonville vs. Zeeland West
Prediction: Hudsonville
Grandville vs. Zeeland East
Prediction: Zeeland East
SEMIFINALS
Holland West Ottawa vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: Hudsonville
Zeeland East vs. Jenison
Prediction: Zeeland East
CHAMPIONSHIP
Hudsonville vs. Zeeland East
Prediction: Hudsonville
MVP: Max Perez (2020, PG, Hudsonville)
There’s nothing more valuable than a steady senior point guard come playoff time. Perez will guide his team to a district championship.
District 14
QUARTERFINALS
Coldwater vs. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
Prediction: Coldwater
Richland Gull Lake vs. Battle Creek Central
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
SEMIFINALS
Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
Prediction: Coldwater
Battle Creek Central vs. Sturgis
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
CHAMPIONSHIP
Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Central
Prediction: Coldwater
MVP: Dylan Targgart (2020, F, Coldwater)
The senior is a load to handle with his strength. He’ll be key in powering Coldwater to a title.
District 16
QUARTERFINALS
Okemos vs. Jackson Northwest
Prediction: Okemos
Lansing Everett vs. Holt
Prediction: Holt
SEMIFINALS
Okemos vs. Jackson
Prediction: Okemos
Holt vs. Mason
CHAMPIONSHIP
Okemos vs. Holt
Prediction: Okemos
MVP: Noah Pruitt (2020, PG, Okemos)
The fiesty point guard can shoot and distribute. Pruitt will be key in an Okeemos run to the championship/
District 13
QUARTERFINALS
Stevensville Lakeshore vs. Portage Northern
Prediction: Stevensville Lakeshore
Portage Central vs. Kalamazoo Central
Prediction: Portage Central
SEMIFINALS
Stevensville Lakeshore vs. Mattawan
Prediction: Stevensville Lakeshore
Portage Central vs. St. Joseph
Prediction: Portage Central
CHAMPIONSHIP
Stevensville Lakeshore vs. Portage Central
Prediction: Portage Central
MVP: Grant Pikkaart (2022, G/F, Portage Central)
The 3 level scorer has proven tough to stop. He’ll add to his sophomore season accomplishments.
District 15
QUARTERFINALS
Dewitt vs. Lansing Waverly
Prediction: DeWitt
SEMIFINALS
DeWitt vs. Grand Ledge
Prediction: DeWitt
St. Johns vs. East Lansing
Prediction: East Lansing
CHAMPIONSHIP
DeWitt vs. East Lansing
Prediction: East Lansing
MVP: Marcus Wourmann (2021, PG, East Lansing)
Wourmann is a quick floor general that’s proven to be ready and able to take the big shot. He’ll guide East Lansing to a district title.