Division 1 Final 4 MVP
The Division 1 Final 4 was a classic. The level of play from all 4 teams was incredibly high. There were future college basketball players up and down every roster. All 4 teams proved to have state championship quality teams…
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Continue ReadingThe Division 1 Final 4 was a classic. The level of play from all 4 teams was incredibly high. There were future college basketball players up and down every roster. All 4 teams proved to have state championship quality teams that deserved to be there.
In the semifinals, Saginaw Heritage outslugged Wayne Memorial by a score of 58-55. On the other side of the bracket Southfield A&T held off a furious Muskegon rally and won by a score of 54-50.
The championship game featured 2 high powered and gritty teams. Saginaw Heritage used a 12-4 2nd quarter to build a lead over Southfield A&T. Heritage stayed ahead with their ability to rebound on the offensive end, leading to 21 second chance points. Saginaw Heritage won the state championship by a score of 55-40.
MVP
Moira Joiner Moira Joiner 5'9" | PG Saginaw Heritage | 2019 State MI (2019, PG, Saginaw Heritage)
Joiner comtributed in every way possible. She had a triple-double in the semifinals with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Joiner added 2 steals to those numbers. In the championship game, Joiner came close to another triple-double. She scored 17 points, had 8 assists, and grabbed 8 rebounds. Joiner quite simply was not letting her team leave Saturday without a trophy in hand.
Honorable Mentions
Shine Strickland-Gills Shine Strickland-Gills 6'1" | PF Saginaw Heritage | 2019 State MI (2019, PF, Saginaw Heritage)
Strickland-Gills put up MVP type numbers. In the semifinals she had 15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. She followed that up with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks in the title game.
Soleil Barnes Soleil Barnes CG Southfield A&T | 2019 State MI (2019, G, Southfield A&T)
Barnes had an oustanding Final 4. In the semifinals she had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Barnes led Southfield A&T in scoring in the title game with 14 points.
Cheyenne McEvans Cheyenne McEvans 5'10" | CG Southfield A&T | 2020 State MI (2020, G/F, Southfield A&T)
McEvans showed off her talent last weekend. She had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in the semis. In the championship game, McEvans had 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Jeanae Terry Jeanae Terry 5'11" | CG Wayne Memorial | 2019 State MI (2019, CG, Wayne Memorial)
Terry had an incredible performance in a tight semifinal loss to Saginaw Heritage. She had 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.