1 Must See Semifinal Game From Each Division
The District semifinals are taking place tonight and as the field gets smaller and smaller, the games get more intense. There is an exciting slate of games tonight in all 4 Divisions. I’ve picked 1 game in each Division that…
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Continue ReadingThe District semifinals are taking place tonight and as the field gets smaller and smaller, the games get more intense. There is an exciting slate of games tonight in all 4 Divisions. I’ve picked 1 game in each Division that I’m excited about and think is a very interesting matchup. We’ll look at a brief preview, name a couple of key players, and I’ll give a prediction for each game.
Division 1
Holland West Ottawa vs. Hudsonville
District 11 at Holland
These are 2 very talented teams on the west side of the state. While Hudsonville is the favorite, we can’t look past the talent on the Holland West Ottawa roster
KEY PLAYERS
Tanner Wiegerink Tanner Wiegerink 6'7" | Forward West Ottawa | 2020 MI (2020, PF, Holland West Ottawa)
Wiegerink creates matchup issues.
Max Perez Max Perez 5'11" | PG Hudsonville | 2020 State MI (2020, PG, Hudsonville)
Perez is one of the steadiest floor generals in Michigan.
Prediction: Hudsonville
Division 2
Otsego vs. Hopkins
District 47 at Hastings
Let’s face it, these are 2 very good teams squaring off in the semifinals. The winner could make a very deep run in the state tournament.
KEY PLAYERS
Charles Woodhams Charles Woodhams 6'3" | SF Otsego | 2020 State MI (2020, G/F, Otsego)
Woodhams may have had the best overall season in Division 3.
Colin Weber Colin Weber 6'5" | CG Hopkins | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Hopkins)
Weber is a big time talent that creates issues for opposing defenses.
Prediction: Otsego
Division 3
Detroit Edison vs. Detroit Pershing
District 90 at Detroit Edison
With a combined record of 27-11 these 2 will square off tonight. Detroit Edison is stock full of athletic wings and physical defenders. Don’t look past Detroit Pershing though, they have some guards that can put points on the board.
KEY PLAYERS
Ray Williams (2020, G/F, Detroit Edison)
Williams is an elite athlete and finisher at the rim.
Tharren Hill Tharren Hill 5'11" | CG Detroit Pershing | 2022 State MI (2022, G, Detroit Pershing)
Hill is a talented young guard that can score points in bunches.
Prediction: Detroit Edison
Division 4
Painesdale Jeffers vs. Dollar Bay
District 98 at Painesdale Jeffers
Dollar Bay is the favorite, but this should be a competitive game. Schutz is a bright young shooter that could get hot. Dollar bay is looking at making a deep run in the tournament again this year.
KEY PLAYERS
John Schutz (2022, G, Painesdale Jeffers)
Schutz is a name to get used to. He’s an outstanding shooter.
Ashton Janke Ashton Janke SG Dollar Bay | 2020 State MI (2020, G, Dollar Bay)
Janke is a star and 1 of the top guards in Division 3.
Prediction: Dollar Bay