District 32: Preview And Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Michigan high school basketball playoffs have arrived! District action will tip off tonight and the state will begin to show off it's elite talent in the post season. We're going to focus on District 32 which features quality teams and players. It's being hosted by Grand Blanc High School and the first round tips off at 7pm tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FIRST ROUND:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holly vs. Lapeer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't focus on the records fool you, this will be a good game. Holly has some nice young talent and Lapeer is a well coached team with a growing program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Lapeer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SEMIFINALS:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grand Blanc vs. Lapeer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a great matchup between 2 tremendous coaches. Grand Blanc won the regular season matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Grand Blanc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oxford vs. Davison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think that this could be a must see game. Oxford beat them in early December, but Davison has the talent to avenge the early season defeat. That being said, Oxford has some tough talent to match up with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Oxford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CHAMPIONSHIP:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grand Blanc vs. Oxford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you look at common opponents, Grand Blanc looks to have the edge. Their good shooting and defensive prowess are that of a title team. Don't put anything past Oxford though, as they've won some defensive battles this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Grand Blanc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PLAYERS TO WATCH:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ella Azbell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Holly","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Azbell is an elite all around athlete and a star volleyball player. 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