Final 4: Previews And Predictions

The Final 4 has arrived. All the blood, sweat, and tears.........And only 16 teams remain. There are great team matchups and star players to see. We will look at all the Final 4 matchups, name a key player for each team, and follow it with a prediction. <h2>Division 1</h2> Saginaw Heritage vs. Wayne Memorial March 22, Noon, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22322" first="Moira" last="Joiner"] </strong>(2019, PG, Saginaw Heritage) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22324" first="Jeanae" last="Terry"] </strong>(2019, CG, Wayne Memorial) Prediction:  Saginaw Heritage This game look like an instant classic. Both are state champion level teams. Southfield A&amp;T vs. Muskegon March 22, 2PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126235" first="Cheyenne" last="McEvans"] </strong>(2020, G, Southfield A&amp;T) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22323" first="Alyza" last="Winston"] </strong>(2019, PG, Muskegon) Prediction:  Southfield A&amp;T This is another classic matchup with superstar rosters. Both teams are capable of bringing home a state championship. <h2>Division 2</h2> Freeland vs. Hamilton March 22, 5:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126242" first="Kadyn" last="Blanchard"] </strong>(2020, G, Freeland) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27970" first="AJ" last="Ediger"] </strong>(2021, PF, Hamilton) Prediction:  Hamilton With 2 evenly matched teams, I expect this one to be decided in the final minutes. Haslett vs. DEPSA March 22, 7:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23777" first="Imania" last="Baker"] </strong>(2020, C, Haslett) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2386" first="Rickea" last="Jackson"] </strong>(2019, Wing, DEPSA) Prediction:  DEPSA DEPSA has a lineup for the ages with veteran superstars and elite young talent. It’s just too much, even for a tough Haslett team. <h2>Division 3</h2> Lake City vs. Flint Hamady March 21, Noon, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22388" first="Makayla" last="Ardis"] </strong>(2019, PG, Lake City) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23784" first="Aryana" last="Naylor"] </strong>(2020, F, Flint Hamady) Prediction:  Flint Hamady Their athleticism and the variety of scoring options pushes Flint Hamady into the championship game. Ypsilanti Arbor Prep vs. Pewamo-Westphalia March 21, 2PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2404" first="Mahri" last="Petree"] </strong>(2019, G, Ypsilanti Arbor Prep) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126239" first="Hannah" last="Spitzley"] </strong>(2020, SF, Pewamo-Westphalia) Prediction:  Arbor Prep will keep this one close, but the efficient shooting and high level of defense from Pewamo-Westphalia carry them to a close win. <h2>Division 4</h2> St. Ignace vs. Kingston March 21, 5:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22361" first="Emily" last="Coveyou"] </strong>(2019, SF, St. Ignace) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22360" first="Jacie" last="King"] </strong>(2019, SG, Kingston) Prediction:  St. Ignace This has the makings of a great game. St. Ignace has been playing so well on offense that I can’t see them being stopped right now. Fowler vs. Adrian Lenawee Christian March 21, 7:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids Key Players: <strong>Sarah Veale </strong>(2021, G, Fowler) <strong>Bree Salenbien </strong>(2021, SF, Adrian Lenawee Christian) Prediction:  Adrian Lenawee Christian Adrian Lenawee Christian brings star power and a wealth of experience. They stop an incredible Fowler run.