Bell’s Best Games: Terrific Tuesday
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Conference games are picking up and the contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Here are the matchups this week that I am eager to watch. Tuesday, Jan. 9th Saline (D1 6-0) @ Dexter (D1 5-2), 7 PM,…
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Continue ReadingConference games are picking up and the contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Here are the matchups this week that I am eager to watch.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th
Saline (D1 6-0) @ Dexter (D1 5-2), 7 PM, Dexter High School
The undefeated Saline Hornets (BCAM #10 D1) travel to Dexter where they will attempt to keep their perfect record rolling. Saline defeated Grass Lake (BCAM #4 D3) on a buzzer-beater, while the Dreds have already defeated Chelsea (BCAM #5 D2) at home this season. This is going to be an outstanding game to watch with highly skilled guards on both sides. For Dexter, Addison Chase Addison Chase 5'7" | PG Dexter | 2026 State MI (2026), and Alena Blumberg Alena Blumberg 5'9" | CG Dexter | 2025 State MI (2025) lead the team with their ballhandling under duress, defense, and scoring. The Saline Hornets are led by their dynamic Northwood commit Kate Stemmer Kate Stemmer 5'6" | SG Saline | 2024 State MI (2024), and deadly outside shooter Keira Roehm Keira Roehm 5'7" | SG Saline | 2026 State MI (2026). I am very interested to see who wins these individual matchups on Tuesday.
East Lansing (D1 5-2) @ Haslett (D2 4-3), 7 PM, Haslett High School
East Lansing received a preseason ranking from the Detroit Free Press of #18 in the state: it’s clear why. They’ve lost two close games against top D1 programs in the state and are coming into this matchup following two blowout wins. Haslett is a very skilled and competitive program that has lost two games by two points to Williamston and Clarkston. They come into this matchup with two consecutive blowout victories themselves. Haslett’s Christina Dixon Christina Dixon 5'10" | SG Haslett | 2026 State MI has game-breaking speed and athleticism that make her a threat to score at any time. East Lansing’s Sophia Klinger scores at all three levels and opens up the offense for the Trojans with her attack dribbling and vision. There should be plenty of action in this matchup.
Detroit Country Day (D2 7-2) @ West Bloomfield (D1 5-0), 7 PM, West Bloomfield High School
This is a matchup of college prospects. DCDHS prospects: Jaidyn Elam Jaidyn Elam 5'9" | CG Detroit Country Day | 2024 State MI , Jayla Jackson Jayla Jackson 5'6" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2026 State MI , Cecilia Arico, and Ari’Yana Wiggins Ari’Yana Wiggins 5'6" | PF Detroit Country Day | 2025 State MI are all top 20-ranked prospects in their class. West Bloomfield prospects: Indya Davis Indya Davis 5'9" | SG West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI , Summer Davis Summer Davis 5'9" | PG West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI , and Kendall Hendrix Kendall Hendrix SF West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI are also ranked top 20 in their class. I have Cece Arico as a top three 2027 prospect in the state and I am very interested to see how she competes against D1 college prospects for the Lakers.