Class 4 Sectionals: Preview and Predictions
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The Class 4 Sectionals will be held tonight with eight games from around the state. Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups, along with our fearless predictions. All eight games are scheduled to tip-off at 6 p.m.…
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Continue ReadingThe Class 4 Sectionals will be held tonight with eight games from around the state. Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups, along with our fearless predictions. All eight games are scheduled to tip-off at 6 p.m.
Doniphan at Park Hills Central (at Farmington): Park Hills Central is back in the mix after advancing to the state quarterfinals last season. They are young and talented. Doniphan is led by 5’10 2022 Alli Skaggs. (Prediction: Park Hills Central)
St. James vs. Lutheran South (at Kirkwood): St. James is led by 2023 Livi Herron and 2024 Kendall Costoplos Kendall Costoplos 5'10" | SF St. James | 2024 State MO , who both average 11 points a game. Lutheran South is led by 5’11 2024 Ellie Buscher. (Prediction: St. James)
Cardinal Ritter vs. John Burroughs (at Northwest-Cedar Hill): Both teams are led by young and talented standouts. Ritter is led by 2024s Chantrel Clayton Chantrel Clayton 5'6" | PG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO and Hannah Wallace Hannah Wallace 6'0" | SF Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO . JBS is paced by 2024 guards Allie Turner Allie Turner 5'8" | CG John Burroughs | 2024 State MO and Monet Witherspoon. (Prediction: Cardinal Ritter)
Orchard Farm vs. Hallsville (at Troy): Orchard Farm features good size in 5’11 2022s Amelia Thrower and Kylie Williams. Hallsville is paced by 2022 guard Avery Oetting Avery Oetting 5'5" | PG Hallsville | 2022 State MO , who’s a 1,500-point career scorer. (Prediction: Orchard Farm)
Helias vs. California (at Missouri S&T): A matchup featuring two very good Mid-Mo teams. Helias came out of a tough District 9 with good young talent such as 2024s Adalyn Koelling Adalyn Koelling 6'1" | SF Helias Catholic | 2024 State MO and Claire Manns. The Pintos are led by 2023 Lauren Friedeich and 2022 Trishelle Porter Trishelle Porter 5'6" | SG California | 2022 State MO . (Prediction: Helias)
Ava vs. Seneca (at Nixa): A battle between two excellent SWMO teams. Ava is led by 6’2 2023 forward Sara Mendel Sara Mendel 6'2" | SF Ava | 2023 State MO . Seneca features the talented Grotjohn sisters, 2022 Aliya and 2025 Hazley. (Prediction: Ava)
Clinton vs. St. Pius X (at Independence): Clinton won the District 13 title behind the play of All-District performers Mercedez Brown and a Riley Wishard. St. Pius X is led by 2022 guard Ashley Hall and 2022 sisters Adanna and Uchenna Anikwe. (Prediction: St. Pius X)
Odessa vs. Benton (at Liberty North): Odessa is led by 2022 point guard Lexi Moody Lexi Moody 5'4" Odessa R- | 2022 MO , who averages 13 points a game. Benton is back in the playoff mix after making a run to the Final Four last season. (Prediction: Benton)