Division 3 Final 4 MVP
The Division 3 Final 4 was highlighted by the intense competition between 4 teams that weren’t seperated by much. There were star players to watch and incredible team performances. In the semifinals, Flint Hamady edged Lake City by a score…
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Continue ReadingThe Division 3 Final 4 was highlighted by the intense competition between 4 teams that weren’t seperated by much. There were star players to watch and incredible team performances.
In the semifinals, Flint Hamady edged Lake City by a score of 42-33. Flint Hamady rode a 24-13 second half score to earn a trip to the state championship game. In the other semifinal game, Pewamo-Westphalia defeated Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 37-33 to advance to the finals. After a back and forth 1st half and a defensive battle in the 2nd, Pewamo-Westphalia outscored Arbor Prep by 4 in overtime.
The championship game didn’t disappoint. Pewamo-Westphalia earned a state championship with a 40-33 victory. Pewamo-Westphalia jumped out to an early lead with an 11-5 1st quarter and Flint Hamady could never recover.
MVP
Ellie Droste Ellie Droste 5'9" | PG Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (Pewamo-Westphalia)
Droste was magnificent throughout the Final 4. She was the leading scorer, averaging 16.5 ppg in the 2 games. In the semifinals Droste had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. She added 18 points in the title game. Droste went 12-14 from the free throw line to help secure a state championship.
Honorable Mention
Makayla Ardis Makayla Ardis 5'6" | PG Lake City | 2019 State MI (Lake City)
Ardis had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals in a semifinal loss to Flint Hamady.
Rachel Huhn (Pewamo-Westphalia)
Huhn was quietly a key factor for Pewamo-Westphalia. In the round of 4 she had 6 points and 3 rebounds. Huhn added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the championship.
Kashyra Jackson Kashyra Jackson PF Arbor Prep | 2019 State MI (Ypsilanti Arbor Prep)
Jackson was strong and steady for Arbor Prep. She had 10 points and 8 rebounds in the semifinals.
Mya Petticord Mya Petticord 5'9" | PG Arbor Prep | 2022 State #33 Nation MI (Ypsilanti Arbor Prep)
In a semifinal loss, Petticord led her team with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Aryana Naylor Aryana Naylor 6'1" | C Flint Hamady | 2020 State MI (Flint Hamady)
In the semis Naylor had 10 points and 8 rebounds. She had 6 points and 3 rebounds in the championship.
Hannah Spitzley Hannah Spitzley 6'0" | SF Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (Pewamo-Westphalia)
Spitzley led her team with 16 points in the round of 4. She also added 4 rebounds. In the title game, Spitzley had 8 points and 3 rebounds.
Xeryia Tartt Xeryia Tartt 5'9" | SF Flint Hamady | 2020 State MI (Flint Hamady)
Tartt led her team in the state championship game, scoring 15 points and adding 5 steals and 4 rebounds.
Treshondra Williams (Flint Hamady)
Williams had 9 points and 12 rebounds in the semifibal win. She added 7 points and 4 rebounds in the championship.