Regional 2: Preview And Predictions
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REGIONAL 2 Regional 5 has some talented teams, players, and legitimate Division 1 state title contenders. Here is a preview of the Region and my predictions. LOCATION Holly DATE March 29 and March 31 KEY PLAYERS Lillee Gustafson Lillee Gustafson…
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Regional 5 has some talented teams, players, and legitimate Division 1 state title contenders. Here is a preview of the Region and my predictions.
LOCATION
Holly
DATE
March 29 and March 31
KEY PLAYERS
Lillee Gustafson Lillee Gustafson 6'0" | PF Hartland | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Hartland)
Gustafson is matchup nightmare for any opponent. The athletic forward is a double-double waiting to happen.
Amanda Roach Amanda Roach CG Hartland | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Hartland)
Roach can explode offensively at any given moment. Her energy on defense is equally, if not even more, valuable.
Jenna Baer (2021, PG, White Lake Lakeland)
The senior guard will be counted on as a shooter and perimeter defender that creates tournovers.
Grace Goodnough Grace Goodnough 5'11" | PF Lakeland | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, White Lake Lakeland)
Goodnough can have the impact in the paint needed to help her team to a win. Her toughness and grit will be essential.
Shannon Kennedy Shannon Kennedy PF Birmingham Marian | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Bloomfield Hills Marian)
The athletic stretch forward will be a lot to handle for the opposition. She’s bouncy under the rim and can score facing the bucket.
Mckenzie Swanson Mckenzie Swanson 6'3" | PF Bloomfield Hills Marian | 2024 State MI (2024, C, Bloomfield Hills Marian)
Swanson is a big time freshman prospect. She’s already a flat out difference maker in the paint and her ability to control the paint will be a factor in every game.
Madison Skorupski Madison Skorupski CG Clarkston | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Clarkston)
Skorupski has had a true breakout season and has established herself amongst the best perimeter players in the class of 2022. Her game is diverse and she contributes in so many ways.
Olivia Toderan Olivia Toderan 5'5" | PG Clarkston | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Clarkston)
I could have picked any number of players from Clarkston, but I put Toderan here because the senior veteran is playing some really good basketball as of late and could be critical to her teams success.
THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS
SEMIFINALS
Hartland vs. White Lake Lakeland
Prediction: Hartland
Bloomfield Hills Marian vs. Clarkston
Prediction: Bloomfield Hills Marian
I want to highlight this semifinal game. Both of these teams have played some really high level basketball this season and it should be a terrific matchup.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Hartland vs. Bloomfield Hills Marian
Prediction: Hartland
This game could go either way, but Hartland just has a feel to it this year. I’ll go with them in a tight one.