Class 6 Sectionals: My Fearless Predictions
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Class 6 sectional playoff matchups that will take place tonight, along with our fearless predictions. Tip off time for all eight games is at 6 p.m. Oakville at Poplar Bluff: Oakville is…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Class 6 sectional playoff matchups that will take place tonight, along with our fearless predictions. Tip off time for all eight games is at 6 p.m.
Oakville at Poplar Bluff: Oakville is headed South to take on a small, yet scrappy and tough Poplar Bluff team. The Tigers are led by 6’4’ 2022 forward Grant Hastings. Poplar Bluff is led by 5’11″ 2021 Joseph Hardimon Joseph Hardimon 6'0" | CG Poplar Bluff | 2021 State MO , who scored 20 points in the Mules district championship victory over Jackson. (Prediction: Poplar Bluff)
Marquette vs Chaminade (Site, TBA): Chaminade survived a third meeting with conference rival CBC on a buzzer-beater by 2022 guard Damien Mayo Damien Mayo 6'2" | SG Chaminade | 2022 State MO . Marquette has been solid throughout the season. Chaminade won the first meeting in January. (Prediction: Chaminade)
Jefferson City vs Waynesville: A game featuring two teams who have put things together at the right time to win district championships. Jefferson City has been on a roll after a 1-9 start. The Jays feature a prime scoring threat in 6’3″ 2021 guard Sterling Desha Sterling Desha 6'4" | SG Jefferson City | 2021 State MO . Waynesville punched its tickets to the sectionals with an impressive victory over Parkview in the district championship game. (Prediction: Jefferson City)
Nixa at Kickapoo: The two powerhouse teams have the talent to go the distance, but only one will advance after tonight. It’s the third meeting with Kickapoo taking the first two meetings. Both teams are blessed with multiple scoring options and talented guard combos. Kickapoo features Anton Brookshire Anton Brookshire 6'2" | PG Kickapoo | 2021 State #146 Nation MO and Isaac Haney Isaac Haney 6'1" | CG Kickapoo | 2021 State MO while Nixa has underclassmen Collin Ruffin and Kael Combs Kael Combs 6'4" | SG Nixa | 2023 State MO . Prime-time matchup. (Prediction: Kickapoo)
Fort Zumwalt North at Pattonville: Both teams are having dream seasons with conference and district championships under their belts. Each has a showcase player with 6’7 2021 KJ Lee KJ Lee 6'6" | SG Fort Zumwalt North | 2021 State MO of Fort Zumwalt North and 6’5 2022 Kellen Thames Kellen Thames 6'6" | SG Pattonville | 2022 State MO of Pattonville. (Prediction: Pattonville)
Washington at Troy: A hot-shooting Troy team comes in with a 19-6 record. The Trojans have several players who can hit 3-pointers, led by 2021 guard Griffin St. Pierre. Washington has a well-balanced team led by 6’1″ 2021 guard Zac Coulter and 6’6″ 2021 forward Todd Bieg Todd Bieg 6'7" | PF Washington | 2021 State MO . (Prediction: Troy)
Blue Springs at Lee’s Summit: A battle of two excellent teams from the KC area that feature and excellent nucleus of 2022s. Blue Springs has 6’6″ 2022s Braden Appelhans Braden Appelhans 6'6" | SG Blue Springs | 2022 OH , Ikenna Ezeogu and 6’7″ 2021 Eli Wingert Eli Wingert 6'8" | PF Blue Springs | 2021 State MO . Lee’s Summit completed a big turnaround season with a district championship. The Tigers feature 6’2″ 2022 guard Alex Benassi Alex Benassi 6'2" | PG Lee's Summit | 2022 State MO and 6’3″ 2022 Brycen Larue. (Prediction: Blue Springs)
Staley at Liberty: Two of top teams in the KC area in a rematch of the championship game of the C.W. Stressman Tournament, won by Staley in January. Host Liberty has some excellent perimeter talent in 2021 Javion Byers Javion Byers 6'2" | CG Liberty | 2021 State MO and 2022s Bennett Stirtz and Luke Stubbs Luke Stubbs 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2022 State MO . Staley has a dynamic 2023 duo in 6’1″ point guard Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO and 6’6″ forward Kayden Fish. (Prediction: Staley)
( Isaac Haney Isaac Haney 6'1" | CG Kickapoo | 2021 State MO photo, courtesy of Darryl Woods of 810 Varsity)