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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
Division 1
Saginaw Heritage vs. Wayne Memorial
March 22, Noon, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids
Key Players:
Moira Joiner Moira Joiner 5'9" | PG Saginaw Heritage | 2019 State MI (2019, PG, Saginaw Heritage)
Jeanae Terry Jeanae Terry 5'11" | CG Wayne Memorial | 2019 State MI (2019, CG, Wayne Memorial)
Prediction: Saginaw Heritage
This game look like an instant classic. Both are state champion level teams.
Southfield A&T vs. Muskegon
March 22, 2PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids
Key Players:
Cheyenne McEvans Cheyenne McEvans 5'10" | CG Southfield A&T | 2020 State MI (2020, G, Southfield A&T)
Alyza Winston Alyza Winston 5'8" | PG Muskegon | 2019 State MI (2019, PG, Muskegon)
Prediction: Southfield A&T
This is another classic matchup with superstar rosters. Both teams are capable of bringing home a state championship.
Division 2
Freeland vs. Hamilton
March 22, 5:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids
Key Players:
Kadyn Blanchard Kadyn Blanchard 5'9" | CG Freeland | 2020 State MI (2020, G, Freeland)
AJ Ediger AJ Ediger 6'3" | PF Hamilton | 2021 State #54 Nation MI (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:
Imania Baker Imania Baker 6'2" | C Haslett | 2020 State MI (2020, C, Haslett)
Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI (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.
Division 3
Lake City vs. Flint Hamady
March 21, Noon, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids
Key Players:
Makayla Ardis Makayla Ardis 5'6" | PG Lake City | 2019 State MI (2019, PG, Lake City)
Aryana Naylor Aryana Naylor 6'1" | C Flint Hamady | 2020 State MI (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:
Mahri Petree Mahri Petree 5'10" | CG Arbor Prep | 2019 State MI (2019, G, Ypsilanti Arbor Prep)
Hannah Spitzley Hannah Spitzley 6'0" | SF Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (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.
Division 4
St. Ignace vs. Kingston
March 21, 5:30PM, Van Noord Arena, Grand Rapids
Key Players:
Emily Coveyou Emily Coveyou 5'11" | SF St. Ignace LaSalle | 2019 State MI (2019, SF, St. Ignace)
Jacie King Jacie King SG Kingsley | 2019 State MI (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:
Sarah Veale (2021, G, Fowler)
Bree Salenbien (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.