How D1 Could Have Played Out – The Regional Championships
The MHSAA has officially called high school winter and spring sports due to the health issues that the world is currently facing. Now that the basketball games are officially over, I’ll look at what could have been if the playoffs…
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Continue ReadingThe MHSAA has officially called high school winter and spring sports due to the health issues that the world is currently facing. Now that the basketball games are officially over, I’ll look at what could have been if the playoffs had been able to be finished.
The Division 1 field was talented and extremely deep this season. Plenty of teams have legitimate arguments as to why they had a realistic shot at the title this season. I’ll take a look at what I think would have happened in the regional championships. After that, be on the lookout for articles covering the hypothetical quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship games.
Bloomfield Hills Marian vs. Detroit Renaissance
Prediction: Detroit Renaissance
Detroit Renaissance is too dangerous in the open floor and has too many lockdown defenders.
Most Valuable Player: Shannon Wheeler Shannon Wheeler 6'1" | PF Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (PF, Detroit Renaissance)
Macomb Dakota vs. Utica Eisenhower
Prediction: Macomb Dakota
Cameron Grant Cameron Grant 6'0" | PF Macomb Dakota | 2020 State MI and company are on a mission. They advance another step farther.
Most Valuable Player: Cameron Grant Cameron Grant 6'0" | PF Macomb Dakota | 2020 State MI (2020, PF, Macomb Dakota)
East Grand Rapids vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
I don’t even like picking this game. It’s really a true coin flip that either team can win on any given night. I’ll go with superstar Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI and company.
Most Valuable Player: Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
Holt vs. East Lansing
Prediction: East Lansing
East Lansing’s outstanding perimeter defense will be key against a Holt backcourt that is scorching opponents in the playoffs.
Most Valuable Player: Sanaya Gregory Sanaya Gregory 5'5" | PG East Lansing | 2020 State MI (2020, PG, East Lansing)
Saline vs. Brighton
Prediction: Saline
Stemmer was tearing up the competition when the playoffs were stalled. Nobody had found an answer for her and her veteran teammates.
Most Valuable Player: Ella Stemmer Ella Stemmer 5'10" | SG Saline | 2021 State MI (2021, G/F, Saline)
Detroit Cass Tech vs. Temperance Bedford
Prediction: Temperance Bedford
Bedford has been a little bit overlooked this season, but they are an elite team. They power their way to the next round.
Most Valuable Player: Sophia Gray Sophia Gray 6'2" | C Bedford | 2022 State MI (2022, F, Bedford)
Midland Dow vs. Davison
Prtediction: Midland Dow
The sharp shooting Dow squad is tough to stop. They have shooters and playmakers all over the floor.
Most Valuable Player: Jada Garner Jada Garner PG Midland Dow | 2022 MI (2021, G, Midland Dow)
Hartland vs. Walled Lake Western
Prediction: Hartland
Hartland has star power and a seemingly endless roster of veterans and contributors. This selfless team lets the hot hand lead them to the next round.
Most Valuable Player: Nikki Dompierre (2020, G, Hartland)