Class 5 Final Four: My Fearless Predictions
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups for the Final Four of the Class 5 state tournament, which begins today at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. And of course, we have…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups for the Final Four of the Class 5 state tournament, which begins today at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. And of course, we have our fearless predictions.
Thursday, March 18
Lutheran South vs. Bolivar, 1 p.m. – Lutheran South has made a surprise run to the Final Four with some impressive road wins in the postseason. The Lancers are built around its dynamic pair of 6’7″ 2021 Jack Lawson Jack Lawson 6'7" | SF Lutheran South | 2021 State MO and 6’3″ 2021 Jonathan Prange Jonathan Prange 6'3" | SG Lutheran South | 2021 State MO , who can both score and rebound and make plays for others. Bolivar has one of the most talented young players in the state in 6’7″ 2023 forward Kyle Pock Kyle Pock 6'7" | SF Bolivar | 2023 State #286 Nation MO . The Liberators have size, which includes 6’6″ 2022 forward Josh Bowes, who has enjoyed a big postseason. (Prediction: Bolivar)
Cardinal Ritter vs. Van Horn, 3 p.m. – Cardinal Ritter has moved up to the Class 5 ranks after winning the Class 3 state title last season. The Lions survived tough postseason games with University City and DeSmet to return to the Final Four. They are led by 6’3″ 2021 Mario Fleming Mario Fleming 6'3" | SG Cardinal Ritter | 2021 State MO and the 2022 pair of 6’8″ Robert Lewis Robert Lewis 6'8" | PF Cardinal Ritter | 2022 State MO and 6’4″ Braxton Stacker Braxton Stacker 6'5" | SG Cardinal Ritter | 2022 State MO . Van Horn survived an exciting overtime contest with Mexico to advance to Springfield. The Falcons have one of the top backcourt trios in the state in 6’0″ 2021 Washburn recruit Jaden Monday Jaden Monday 6'0" | PG Van Horn | 2021 State MO and 2022s Grant Givens Grant Givens 6'6" | SF Glendale | 2022 State MO and Jeremy Page. This should be an exciting one. (Prediction: Cardinal Ritter)
Friday, March 20
Third Place, noon (Prediction: Van Horn)
Championship, 2 p.m. (Prediction: Cardinal Ritter. Lions go back to back)