Class 4 Sectionals: My Fearless Predictions
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Class 4 sectionals, along with our annual fearless predictions. All games are scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m. Park Hills Central at New Madrid Central: This game features some of the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Class 4 sectionals, along with our annual fearless predictions. All games are scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m.
Park Hills Central at New Madrid Central: This game features some of the best Class of 2024 prospects in the state. Undefeated New Madrid Central features 6’5″ Jadis Jones and guard B.J. Williamson while Park Hills Central has stellar young point guard Jobe Bryant. The action should be fast-paced. (Prediction: New Madrid Central)
Vashon vs. Roosevelt at Gateway STEM: Roosevelt is the Cinderella story of the postseason and they entered the district playoffs with three wins, but came away with a championship. Next up for the Roughriders in perennial state power Vashon, who is seeking another trip to the Final Four behind its dynamic duo of VCU recruit Nick Kern and UNLV recruit Keshon Gilbert Keshon Gilbert 6'3" | PG Vashon | 2021 State #202 Nation MO . (Prediction: Vashon)
Buffalo at Blair Oaks: Host Blair Oaks begins its quest for a return trip to the Final Four after making it at the Class 3 level last season. The Falcons feature stellar big Luke Northweather Luke Northweather 6'9" | PF Blair Oaks | 2022 State MO and high-scoring guard Quinn Kusgen Quinn Kusgen 6'1" | SG Blair Oaks | 2022 State MO . Buffalo has a solid group of perimeter players led by Jamen Smith and Bode Abraham. (Prediction: Blair Oaks)
East Newton vs. Ava (Site, TBA): East Newton is having a stellar season with its veteran, balanced lineup with 6’5″ 2021 wing Connor Killion and 6’3″ 2021 Kyson Lahman working the post. Ava has one of the top offensive players in SWMO in burly 6’3″ 2022 Andrew Dalton Andrew Dalton 6'3" | SG Ava | 2022 State MO leading the way. (Prediction: East Newton)
Lutheran St. Charles vs. Westminster (Site, TBA): Westminster is back in the sectional playoffs for the second consecutive season after a trip to the state quarterfinals last season. WCA has a well-balanced team led by its backcourt of 2022 Casen Lawrence Casen Lawrence 5'10" | PG Westminster | 2022 State MO and 2023 Kobi Williams Kobi Williams 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2023 State MO . Lutheran-St. Charles has a nice backcourt of its own in 2022 Frankie May Frankie May 6'3" | SG Lutheran St. Charles | 2022 State MO and 2023 Marcus Coleman, plus 6’7″ 2021 Lance Hackney Lance Hackney 6'7" | PF Lutheran St Charles | 2021 State MO inside. (Prediction: Westminster)
Father Tolton vs. Montgomery County (Site, TBA): Father Tolton features plenty of size and versatility with 6’11″ 2022 wing Jevon Porter Jevon Porter 6'11" | SF Tolton Catholic | 2022 State #110 Nation MO , 6’6″ 2022 Justin Boyer Justin Boyer 6'6" | SF Tolton Catholic | 2022 State MO and 6’4″ 2022 Takhi Chievous. Montgomery County is led by versatile 6’7″ forward Collin Parker Collin Parker 6'7" | SF Montgomery County | 2021 State MO , a four-year starter. (Prediction: Father Tolton)
St. Michael the Archangel vs. Barstow at Van Horn: St. Michael the Archangel has a potent offensive unit led by 6’6″ 2022 guard Deuce Roberts Deuce Roberts 6'6" | SG St. Michael | 2022 State MO . They have several other players who can put the ball in the basket. Barstow features one of the top 2021 point guards in the KC area in 5’10″ Connor Arment Connor Arment 5'10" | PG Barstow | 2021 State MO . (Prediction: St. Michael)
Pembroke Hill at Richmond: Pembroke Hill has quietly put together and undefeated season heading into the sectionals. They have multiple scorers in 2021s Liam Weaver Liam Weaver 6'4" | SG Pembroke Hill | 2021 State MO and Cooper Starks and 6’5″ 2022 workhorse Quinton Conley Quinton Conley 6'5" | PF Pembroke Hill | 2022 State MO among others. Richmond features 6’3″ 2022 athlete Keyshawn Elliott along with a nice group of perimeter players who can shoot. (Prediction: Pembroke Hill)