D1 Quarterfinal Predictions And Key Players

We are deep in the state playoffs and only 8 teams in each division are left standing. I’m going to give you my predictions <h4>WEST BLOOMFIELD VS. TROY</h4> 3/15 7:30PM at University of Detroit Mercy Prediction: West Bloomfield West Bloomfield is loaded with high end talent and Troy is playing it’s best basketball of the season. The <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188581" first="Sydney" last="Hendrix"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147734" first="Kendal" last="Zeiter"] </strong>matchup should be fun to watch. Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147731" first="Myonna" last="Hooper"] (2022, PG, West Bloomfield)</strong> The savvy veteran will play a key role on both ends of the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147781" first="Charlotte" last="Sobotka"] (2022, SG, Troy)</strong> When Sobotka shoots well, Troy can be a state title type of team. <h3>ROCKFORD VS. EAST LANSING</h3> Prediction: Rockford Rockford has one of the most underrated backcourts in the state and East Lansing features athletic wings and an elite inside-outside forward. Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="189318" first="Alyssa" last="Wypych"] (2023, PG, Rockford)</strong> Wypych has taken her game to a new level and runs the Rockford offense with precision. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147776" first="Ella" last="Miller"] (2022, PF, East Lansing)</strong> Miller is the x factor. If Rockford struggles in their matchup with her, East Lansing will advance. <h3>MILDLAND DOW VS. HARTLAND</h3> Prediction: Hartland This one could be an instant classic. There’s a ton of talent on both rosters and both are equipped to play a grind it out physical game. Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="186364" first="Alexandra" last="Kolnitys"] (2022, PG, Midland Dow)</strong> Hartland has a load of tough physical defenders in the backcourt. If Kolnitys can shine through, that will say a lot as to the result of the game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147746" first="Lauren" last="Sollom"] (2022, PF, Hartland)</strong> Life will be much easier for Hartland if Sollom can create and take advantage of some matchup mismatches. <h3>WAYNE MEMORIAL VS. RIVERVIEW</h3> Prediction: Wayne Memorial Wayne Memorial will lean on a bevy of versatile forwards and an elite freshman guard. Riverview is in the midst of a Hoosiers type story, led by a breakout season from their star player. Key Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188584" first="Mayla" last="Ham"] (2023, F, Wayne Memorial) </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="307483" first="Paris" last="Bass"] (2023, G/F)</strong> I think these 2 will play a key role in trying to offset the production of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="230784" first="Elyssa" last="Kincaid"]</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="230784" first="Elyssa" last="Kincaid"] (2023, F, Riverview)</strong> Find me a better breakout season statewide. Kincaid has put up staggering numbers all season and has her team 3 games away from a state title.