D2 Regional Final Predictions
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Earlier, I gave you my Division 1 regional final predictions. These can be found below:
Now it’s time for my Division 2 regional championship predictions. There are some great games on tap that feature some very talented players.
REGIONAL 11 AT MUSKEGON ORCHARD VIEW
Newaygo vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic
Prediction: Grand Rapids West Catholic
Why?
I just couldn’t pick against a backcourt of Abbey Kimball Abbey Kimball 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2022 State #63 Nation MI and Cadence Dykstra Cadence Dykstra 5'9" | PG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2023 State MI . It seems like Kimball is at the top of her game right now and that’s very dangerous.
REGIONAL 12 AT VICKSBURG
Wayland vs. Edwardsburg
Prediction: Edwardsburg
Why?
They have 2 way players getting it done on both ends of the floor and controlling the glass. Ella Castelucci and Macey Laubach continue their breakout seasons and Edwardsburg brings home the regional title.
REGIONAL 15 AT LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE
Detroit Country Day vs. Warren Regina
Prediction: Detroit Country Day
Why?
The talented youth at Detroit Country Day is coming together at the perfect time. Jaidyn Elam Jaidyn Elam 5'9" | CG Detroit Country Day | 2024 State MI leads the way to a regional championship.
REGIONAL 16 AT ORTONVILLE BRANDON
Marysville vs. Lake Fenton
Prediction: Lake Fenton
Why?
The inside-outside combination of Lake Fenton is terrific. Veteran guard Kerrigan Howdeshell Kerrigan Howdeshell PG Lake Fenton | 2022 State MI and young forward star Savannah “SJ” Fellenbaum Savannah “SJ” Fellenbaum 6'0" | SF Lake Fenton | 2024 State MI are tough to stop.
REGIONAL 13 AT TECUMSEH
Portland vs. Chelsea
Prediction: Portland
Why?
The veteran backcourt of Ava Guilford Ava Guilford PG Portland | 2022 State MI and Ashley Bower Ashley Bower SG Portland | 2022 State MI is an amazing combination. They are incredibly consistent and reliable.
REGIONAL 14 AT DETROIT EDISON
Romulus vs. Detroit Edison
Prediction: Detroit Edison
Why?
We all know Ruby Whitehorn Ruby Whitehorn 6'0" | PG Detroit Edison | 2022 State #20 Nation MI is as good as they come. But how does anyone match up with her AND Madisen Wardell Madisen Wardell 6'0" | PF Detroit Edison | 2022 State MI . Detroit Edison moves on.
REGIONAL 9 AT GAYLORD
Negaunee vs. Ludington
Prediction:
Why?
It’s tough to match up with a talented young post player like Keelyn Laird Keelyn Laird 6'3" | C Ludington | 2023 State MI . She can dominate the paint.
REGIONAL 10 AT FRANKENMUTH
Saginaw Swan Valley vs. Frankenmuth
Prediction: Frankenmuth
Why?
They have playmakers and shooters like Mia McLaughlin Mia McLaughlin 5'9" | SG Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI and Zoey Persails Zoey Persails 5'9" | CG Frankenmuth | 2022 State MI that can drive opponents crazy. Rachel Resio from Swan Valley will certainly leave her mark on this game though.