D2, D3, And D4 Quarterfinal: Predictions And Key Players
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The Division 2, 3 and 4 Michigan state playoffs each have 8 teams left standing. Every team in each bracket has a solid roster with talented players and a legitimate claim at a state title. Here are my predictions for…
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Continue ReadingThe Division 2, 3 and 4 Michigan state playoffs each have 8 teams left standing. Every team in each bracket has a solid roster with talented players and a legitimate claim at a state title. Here are my predictions for each divisions quarterfinal round.
DIVISION 2
GRAND RAPIDS CATHOLIC CENTRAL VS. BENTON HARBOR
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Calvin University
Prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
FERNDALE VS. PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at St. Clair County Community Fieldhouse
Prediction: Ferndale
WILLIAMSTON VS. DETROIT EDISON
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Chelsea High School
Prediction: Williamston
CADILLAC VS. FREELAND
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Central Montcalm High School
Prediction: Freeland
2 KEY PLAYERS IN D2
Grant Gondrezick Grant Gondrezick 6'2" | PG Benton Harbor | 2023 State MI (2022, PG, Benton Harbor)
Gondrezick is so severely underrated. This young man can play with ANYONE in the state. If he comes out feeling it, Gondrezick can put a big time game together and help Benton Harbor to the state championship game.
Jacob Wallace Jacob Wallace 6'4" | CG Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Williamston)
DEPSA has athletes and speed for days. Wallace is the guy for Williamston that can match that, and even keep it in check. If Wallace can play fast and offset DEPSA’s speed in the open floor, Williamston moves on.
DIVISION 3
MENOMINEE VS. GRAYLING
The Details: 3/22, 6PM Sault Area High School
Prediction: Grayling
BATH VS. ECORSE
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Lumen Christi High School
Prediction: Ecorse
PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA VS. SCHOOLCRAFT
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Robert Quiring Gymnasium
Prediction: Schoolcraft
NEW HAVEN VS. FLINT BEECHER
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Bendle High School
Prediction: Flint Beecher
2 KEY PLAYERS IN D3
Dylan Cragg Dylan Cragg 6'4" | SG Grayling | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Grayling)
As you see above, I picked Grayling to advance. Dylan Cragg Dylan Cragg 6'4" | SG Grayling | 2022 State MI is a huge reason. I really like how he’s playing and what he’s bringing to the table for his team. If he gets it done on both ends, his team moves on.
Kenneth Morrast Jr. (2023, PG, Ecorse)
Morrast Jr. has flown under the radar a bit, but there’s no doubt that this young man can play. He’s put up big numbers throughout the playoffs and Ecorse will look for that to continue.
DIVISION 4
EWEN-TROUT CREEK VS. RUDYARD
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Munising High School
Prediction: Rudyard
LAKE LEELANAU ST. MARY VS. FULTON
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Lake City High School
Prediction: Lake Leelanau St. Mary
WYOMING TRI-UNITY VS. ADRIAN LENAWEE CHRISTIAN
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Portage Northern High School
Prediction: Wyoming Tri-Unity
SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN VS. GENESEE CHRISTIAN
The Details: 3/22, 7PM at West Bloomfield High School
Prediction: Southfield Christian
2 KEY PLAYERS IN D4
Uchenna Amene Uchenna Amene 6'2" | PG Detroit Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (2024, PG, Southfield Christian)
Amene brings some explosiveness to the game. He has blow by speed and can get off the ground with control. If Amene sees too much open floor, it spells trouble for his opponents.
Tyler Vanetten Tyler Vanetten 6'0" | SG Lenawee Christian | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Adrian Lenawee Christian)
Lenawee Christian is going to have to try to match the star power of Tri-Unity Christian’s Brady Titus Brady Titus 5'10" | PG Tri-Unity Christian | 2022 State MI , and I think VanEtten is the guy that can do it. He’s played especially big in some big games and has the firepower in his game to make a run.