A Look at the Class 4 Sectionals Tonight and Some Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The postseason continues tonight with the Class 4 Sectionals. Here is a look at the eight Sectional games tonight around the state. All games will tip off at 6 p.m. tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doniphan vs Potosi (at Jackson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doniphan is currently 26-2 and looking strong as they seek a repeat state championship. The Donettes are led by 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='849017' first='Carsyn' last='Hagood'], who can do it all. Fellow 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='901029' first='Ellie' last='White'] is an excellent athlete while 5'11" [player_tooltip player_id='1690613' first='Bella' last='Monaghan'] is a talented 2029 post player. Potosi is an impressive young team that is led by 2028 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1279220' first='Chloe' last='Rowe'] and 6'0" 2027 forward Eden Robert.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Doniphan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St James vs Borgia (at Rockwood Summit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Borgia Knights are on an impressive roll in winning a district title behind its talented sister act of 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='777635' first='Taylor' last='Scheer'] and 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='747242' first='Tatum' last='Scheer'] along with 6'0" 2026 shot blocker [player_tooltip player_id='1235009' first='Sydney' last='Kessler']. St. James is no stranger to the postseason having racked up multiple district championships in recent years. The Tigers are led by 5'6" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='851186' first='Payge' last='Kemnitzer']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Borgia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notre Dame de Sion vs Oak Grove (at Blue Springs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notre Dame de Sion has some impressive young players in 5'10" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='717513' first='Sydney' last='Blaine'], who is a good athlete, and impressive 5'10" 2029 [player_tooltip player_id='1616239' first='Rhegan' last='Williams']. Oak Grove comes in with an impressive 25-1 record. The two teams met on January 13 at the Pleasant Hill Tournament with Oak Grove taking a 46-40 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Oak Grove</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benton vs Smithville (at Kearney)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The month of March seems to be Benton's time of the year as the Cardinals have made three trips to the Final Four in the past four seasons. They survived an overtime battle with city rival Lafayette in the district championship game. Benton is led by its stellar 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='351758' first='Eliana' last='Arambula'], who is a four-year starter. Smithville has an impressive frontcourt combination with 6'2" 2027 Faith Peters and 6'1" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='982953' first='Reese' last='Foster'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Benton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cardinal Ritter vs Clayton (at Parkway North) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cardinal Ritter is back to full health as they try to make a Final Four run. The Lions' guard play is excellent with 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='493372' first='Alanah' last='Howard'], 2027 Nylah Scales and 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='1039457' first='Trinity' last='Jackson']. Clayton is led by its impressive sister act of 6'0" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='493380' first='Tess' last='Krieger'] and 5'10" 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='719226' first='Gwen' last='Krieger'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Cardinal Ritter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orchard Farm vs Kirksville (at Battle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orchard Farm is enjoying one of the state's biggest turnarounds from last year's 5-20 record to 20 wins and a district title this season. The Eagles are led by 6'1" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1308668' first='Alyssa' last='Wilson'] and 5'8" 2027 Kennedy Hohe. Kirksville features one the state's top 2029s in guard [player_tooltip player_id='950820' first='Brynn' last='Shahan'] along with 2028 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1039530' first='Eva' last='Danielson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Kirksville </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boonville vs Strafford (at Lebanon)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is one of the top matchups of the evening. Strafford has played like one of the favorites this season with its talented sister act of 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='460862' first='Elsie' last='Larsen'] and 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='1039479' first='Kinley' last='Larsen'], along with 6'0" 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='1039525' first='Trista' last='Van Horn']. [player_tooltip player_id='1039479' first='Kinley' last='Larsen'] did go down with an injury in the district finals against Logan-Rogersville. Boonville is a talented team in the Mid-Mo area with speedy point guard [player_tooltip player_id='734902' first='Effie' last='Morris'], excellent sharpshooter Karagyn Morris and talented 2029 [player_tooltip player_id='1554185' first='Harper' last='Lowe'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Strafford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reeds Spring vs Nevada (at Monett)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams come into tonight's sectional contest with 21 victories each. Both team also play good defense as they gave up only 29 points in their respective district championship game victories. Reeds Spring is led by 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1309431' first='Saylor' last='Johnson'], who scored 18 points in the victory over Aurora in the district championship game. Junior Lucy Swearingin and 2028 Grace Andersen scored 14 points each in the victory over Cassville in the district finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction: Nevada</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->