4A State Playoffs: 1st Round Breakdown
Playoffs are finally here and we are ready to rock and roll! I am super pumped to see all of the great games throughout this year’s playoffs. Today, we will be going over Round 1 of the playoffs and briefly…
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Continue ReadingPlayoffs are finally here and we are ready to rock and roll! I am super pumped to see all of the great games throughout this year’s playoffs. Today, we will be going over Round 1 of the playoffs and briefly discussing each game, while making predictions. We will do this for all games/each round for 6A, 5A, and 4A.
Top of Bracket:
1 Seton Catholic vs 16 Desert Edge
I think Seton wins this game pretty easily. They have one of the deepest rosters I have seen at the HS level. They are the #1 overall seed for a reason.
Prediction: Seton wins by 25+
8 Deer Valley vs 9 Buckeye
I think Buckeye could take this one. I like their guard play and they have a big presence in the post. Their grit and grind attitude may be enough to pull out this “upset”.
Prediction: Buckeye wins by 5
5 Flagstaff vs 12 Coconino
I’m going to take Flagstaff in this one. They have proven that they are the real deal and should be taken seriously at the top of 4A. I think they come into playoffs ready to make a statement.
Prediction: Flagstaff wins by 10+
4 Greenway vs 13 Rio Rico
Greenway should take this game pretty easily. Love their backcourt play with Madison Kekic running point. Additionally, Greenway has a great front court, with Bridget Mullings taking the responsibilities there. Expect Greenway to win big.
Prediction: Greenway wins by 15+
Bottom of Bracket:
3 Sahuaro vs 14 Moon Valley
Sahuaro should easily take this game. Moon Valley has solid guard play but so does Sahuaro. Something Moon Valley is lacking is a presence in the front court. That is not something you want to be lacking when you face off against one of the best bigs in the state, Alyssa Brown.
Prediction: Sahuaro wins by 20+
6 Mesquite vs 11 Estrella Foothills
I think this will end up being a very close game. In close games, I like to bet on the best player on the court to lead their team to the victory. With that being said, I think I’ll take Mesquite in a close game where Alaya Fitzgerald leads her team to a close win.
Prediction: Mesquite wins by 5
7 Saguaro vs 10 Salpointe Catholic
I think this game could potentially be an upset. I think SC could come in a put a lot of pressure on Saguaro. However, while I think the game will be close. I will rely on my previous logic and trust the best player on the court to pull out a close win. Saguaro wins behind the play of Amayah Kirkman.
Prediction: Saguaro wins by 7
2 Shadow Mountain vs 15 Catalina Foothills
This game should be a pretty easy win for Shadow Mountain. They are extremely talented and deep and most importantly are on a mission for revenge.
Prediction: Shadow Mountain wins 20+