The District draws have been released so it's time for predictions. I will give you predictions for each game as well as a District Most Valuable Player.
I'd like to preface this by saying that these are just predictions. If I don't pick your team it doesn't mean I don't think that you're good or have no chance of winning. Heck, I'll probably be wrong 50% of the time.
So, have fun, check them out, and leave a comment if you have a different perspective.
<h2>District 31</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills vs. Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg
Prediction: Thornapple-Kellogg
East Kentwood vs.
Prediction: East Kentwood
Wyoming vs. Caledonia
Prediction: Wyoming
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Thornapple-Kellogg vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Kentwood
Wyoming vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
East Kentwood vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jillian-brown/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jillian-brown/">Jillian Brown</a></a> (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)</strong>
Brown has had this team in and around the top 10 most of the season. The elite junior will help them prevail in a very tough district.
<h2>District 12</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Muskegon vs. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills
Prediction: Muskegon
Grand Rapids Union vs. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Muskegon vs. Muskegon Mona Shores
Prediction: Muskegon
Muskegon Reeths-Puffer vs. Grand Haven
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Muskegon vs. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/lauren-ross/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/lauren-ross/">Lauren Ross</a></a> (2020, PG, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer)</strong>
The senior point guard has had a Miss Basketball type of season. Ross will continue to add to her legacy with a district title.
<h2>District 9</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS </em>
Grand Rapids Northview vs. Greenville
Prediction: Grand Rapids Northview
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern vs. Cedar Springs
Prediction: Forest Hills Northern
Lowell vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central
Prediction: Forest Hills Central
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Northview vs. Forest Hills Northern
Prediction: Forest Hills Northern
Forest Hills Central vs. Rockford
Prediction: Rockford
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Forest Hills Northern vs. Rockford
Prediction: Rockford
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/elle-irwin/">Elle Irwin</a> (2022, SG, Rockford)</strong>
The young sniper has played big in big games. She'll do it again in the championship.
<h2>District 11</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Holland West Ottawa vs. Zeeland East
Prediction: Holland West Ottawa
Jenison vs. Grandville
Prediction: Jenison
Zeeland West vs. Holland
Prediction: Zeeland West
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Holland West Ottawa vs. Jenison
Prediction: Jenison
Zeeland West vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: Hudsonville
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Jenison vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: Hudsonville
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jaci-tubergen/">Jaci Tubergon</a> (2022, SG, Hudsonville)</strong>
Tubergon is one of the top underclassmen in the state. She'll be key in leading a young, but supremely talented squad, to a district title.
<h2>District 14</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Battle Creek Central vs. Kalamazoo Lpy Norrix
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
Richland Gull Lake vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
Prediction: Battle Creek Lakeview
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Battle Creek Central vs. Sturgis
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Coldwater
Prediction: Battle Creek Lakeview
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Battle Creek Central vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/arieonna-ware/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/arieonna-ware/">Arieonna Ware</a></a> (2021, SF, Battle Creek Central)</strong>
Ware is a matchup nightmare with her size, strength, and ball skills. She won't be stopped in her quest to lead her team to a district championship.
<h2>District 16</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Holt vs. Lansing Everett
Prediction: Holt
Mason vs. Jackson Northwest
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Holt vs. Okemos
Prediction: Holt
Jackson Northwest vs. Jackson
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Holt vs. Jackson Northwest
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jozie-bontrager/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jozie-bontrager/">Jozie Bontrager</a></a> (2020, F, Jackson Northwest)</strong>
Bontrager is a shutdown defender that makes hustle plays. Her defense keys the championship run.
<h2>District 13</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Northern
Prediction: Kalamazoo Central
St. Joseph vs. Portage central
Prediction: Portage Central
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
Kalamazoo Central vs. Stevensville Lakeshore
Prediction: Kalamazoo Central
Portage Central vs. Mattawan
Prediction: Portage Central
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Central
Prediction: Portage Central
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/abby-long/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/abby-long/">Abby Long</a></a> (2020, CG, Portage Central)</strong>
She's been a steady leader all season and that will continue through districts.
<h2>District 15</h2>
<em>QUARTERFINALS</em>
Grand Ledge vs. East Lansing
Prediction: East Lansing
<em>SEMIFINALS</em>
East Lansing vs. St. Johns
Prediction: East Lansing
Lansing Waverly vs. DeWitt
Prediction: DeWitt
<em>CHAMPIONSHIP</em>
East Lansing vs. DeWitt
Prediction: East Lansing
MVP: <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/aaliyah-nye/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/aaliyah-nye/">Aaliyah Nye</a></a> (2020, SF, East Lansing)</strong>
Nye will be too much to handle, especially given the wealth of talent around her as well. Her storied high school career won't end at districts.
