My Top 4A Sectional Semifinal Matchups and Picks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Waubonsie Valley vs Naperville Central </strong>- <em>This could very well end up as the game of the day, with two of the best players in the state going head-to-head, as well as the other solid matchups and players around them. Waubonsie might not have an individual player to slow down Trinity, but as a group, this team can figure it out. On the other hand, the ball movement and the chemistry that WV has built over these past couple of deep postseason runs could very well help them win this game.</em> <strong>My Pick: Naperville Central </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbard West vs. St. Charles North</strong> - <em>This is a matchup that's happening for a second time this season, and regardless of the outcome of the first game, both teams are evenly matched. On both sides, they have players at all positions who can impact the scoreboard and take advantage of possession. Both teams also have a standout player that will be utilized on both ends of the floor. This game could go into overtime.</em> <strong>My Pick: Glenbard West </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hersey vs. Fremd </strong>- <em>Both of these programs have a storied past when it comes to winning, and also being the home of some of the best talent in Illinois. This season, each side is more well rounded than star studded, and that sometimes makes a team even more dangerous. In my opinion, this is one of those games that can be won in the first half, with both sides having even rosters, early mistakes will be hard to come back from. There is no one star that can be utilized as a bailout, so the small details early can end up deciding the game.</em> <strong>My Pick: Fremd</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Loyola vs Evanston</strong> - <em>Evanston has always remained a competitive program, and outside of the talent that's on this roster, the coaching has been a huge reason behind the success. Loyola can say the same, especially with coming off a state title some years back, and with a team full of egoless players, they have managed to still be one of the best teams even without a "superstar". This will certainly not be a one-sided matchup, and could be another game of the night.</em> <strong>My Pick: Loyola Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mother McAuley vs Homewood Flossmoor</strong> - <em>Personally, this will be one of my favorite sectional semifinal games. Both teams are driven by their guards, and the guards in these programs are high-scoring, quick, and can lock in on the defensive side of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='813581' first='Laila' last='Williams'] (Homewood-Flossmoor) and [player_tooltip player_id='514898' first='Quinn' last='Arundel'] (Mother McAuley) will be fun to watch.. however im giving the edge to Mother McAuley, their size and presence in the paint will be hard to guard</em>. <strong>My Pick: Mother McAuley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->