D1 Quarterfinal Predictions And Key Players
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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 WEST BLOOMFIELD VS. TROY 3/15 7:30PM at University of Detroit Mercy Prediction: West Bloomfield West Bloomfield…
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Continue ReadingWe are deep in the state playoffs and only 8 teams in each division are left standing. I’m going to give you my predictions
WEST BLOOMFIELD VS. TROY
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 Sydney Hendrix Sydney Hendrix 6'0" | SF West Bloomfield | 2023 State MI and Kendal Zeiter Kendal Zeiter 6'2" | PF Troy | 2022 State MI matchup should be fun to watch.
Key Players:
Myonna Hooper Myonna Hooper PG West Bloomfield | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, West Bloomfield)
The savvy veteran will play a key role on both ends of the floor.
Charlotte Sobotka Charlotte Sobotka CG Troy | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Troy)
When Sobotka shoots well, Troy can be a state title type of team.
ROCKFORD VS. EAST LANSING
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:
Alyssa Wypych Alyssa Wypych 5'10" | PG Rockford | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Rockford)
Wypych has taken her game to a new level and runs the Rockford offense with precision.
Ella Miller Ella Miller 6'0" | PF East Lansing | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, East Lansing)
Miller is the x factor. If Rockford struggles in their matchup with her, East Lansing will advance.
MILDLAND DOW VS. HARTLAND
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:
Alexandra Kolnitys Alexandra Kolnitys PG Midland Dow | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Midland Dow)
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.
Lauren Sollom Lauren Sollom PF Hartland | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, Hartland)
Life will be much easier for Hartland if Sollom can create and take advantage of some matchup mismatches.
WAYNE MEMORIAL VS. RIVERVIEW
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:
Mayla Ham Mayla Ham 5'11" | SF Wayne Memorial | 2023 State MI (2023, F, Wayne Memorial) and Paris Bass Paris Bass 5'11" | SF Wayne Memorial | 2023 State MI (2023, G/F)
I think these 2 will play a key role in trying to offset the production of Elyssa Kincaid Elyssa Kincaid 5'11" | PF Riverview | 2023 State MI .
Elyssa Kincaid Elyssa Kincaid 5'11" | PF Riverview | 2023 State MI (2023, F, Riverview)
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.