Detroit Edison vs. Bolingbrook: Preview
LBI is coming strong this weekend with a group of top notch teams taking part in the Best of Michigan Holiday Classic. The event will tip off tonight at Detroit Edison. It will continue at Belleville High School on Saturday.…
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Continue ReadingLBI is coming strong this weekend with a group of top notch teams taking part in the Best of Michigan Holiday Classic. The event will tip off tonight at Detroit Edison. It will continue at Belleville High School on Saturday.
Bolingbrook vs. Detroit Edison is one of the most highly anticipated matchups, both at the event, and in the entire early season. Let’s take a look at the matchup.
Key Players
Bolingbrook High School
Treasure Thompson (2020, PF)
The LSU signee is ranked #23 nationally at her position by ESPN. Thompson is a 4 that can stretch the defense and excels in the open floor.
Danyel Middleton (2020, G/F)
Middleton is a Marquette commit.
Jayden Marable (2020, G)
Marable is a Northern Illinois commit.
Kennedi Perkins (2022, PG)
Kyla Matthews (2020, F)
Detroit Edison
Gabrielle Elliott (2020, SF)
The Clemson commit is a top 15-20 prospect nationally. She’s prolific in transition and is a terrific leader.
Damiya Hagemann (2021, PG)
Shaulana Wagner (2020, G)
Wagner is a Xavier commit.
Daija Tyson (2020, PG)
Ruby Whitehorn (2022, G)
Keys To The Game
Can Treasure Thompson have a big game?
Thompson is the head of the snake for Bolingbrook. She can stretch the D and is a solid rebounder. Who and how will Edison matchup with her? If Edison can keep her in check it will be a big step towards a win.
Gabrielle Elliott vs. Danyel Middleton
These are 2 high level wing players. Whoever gets the upper hand lends a huge advantage to their team.
Shaulana Wagner‘s defense
Bolingbrook has a cast of excellent players on the perimeter (Perkins, Marable, Middleton). Wagner is an elite defender with a tough minded approach. Her defense will be huge.
Prediction
Elliott does what stars do, Wagner plays championship defense, and Hagemann makes plays. Detroit Edison wins by 7.