District Predictions And MVP’s – Part 2
The District draws have been released so it’s time for predictions. I will give you predictions for each game as well as a District Most Valuable Player. I’d like to preface this by saying that these are just predictions. If…
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Continue ReadingThe District draws have been released so it’s time for predictions. I will give you predictions for each game as well as a District Most Valuable Player.
I’d like to preface this by saying that these are just predictions. If I don’t pick your team it doesn’t mean I don’t think that you’re good or have no chance of winning. Heck, I’ll probably be wrong 50% of the time.
So, have fun, check them out, and leave a comment if you have a different perspective.
District 31
QUARTERFINALS
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills vs. Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg
Prediction: Thornapple-Kellogg
East Kentwood vs.
Prediction: East Kentwood
Wyoming vs. Caledonia
Prediction: Wyoming
SEMIFINALS
Thornapple-Kellogg vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Kentwood
Wyoming vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
CHAMPIONSHIP
East Kentwood vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
MVP: Jillian Brown (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
Brown has had this team in and around the top 10 most of the season. The elite junior will help them prevail in a very tough district.
District 12
QUARTERFINALS
Muskegon vs. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills
Prediction: Muskegon
Grand Rapids Union vs. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
SEMIFINALS
Muskegon vs. Muskegon Mona Shores
Prediction: Muskegon
Muskegon Reeths-Puffer vs. Grand Haven
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
CHAMPIONSHIP
Muskegon vs. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
Prediction: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
MVP: Lauren Ross (2020, PG, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer)
The senior point guard has had a Miss Basketball type of season. Ross will continue to add to her legacy with a district title.
District 9
QUARTERFINALS
Grand Rapids Northview vs. Greenville
Prediction: Grand Rapids Northview
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern vs. Cedar Springs
Prediction: Forest Hills Northern
Lowell vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central
Prediction: Forest Hills Central
SEMIFINALS
Northview vs. Forest Hills Northern
Prediction: Forest Hills Northern
Forest Hills Central vs. Rockford
Prediction: Rockford
CHAMPIONSHIP
Forest Hills Northern vs. Rockford
Prediction: Rockford
MVP: Elle Irwin (2022, SG, Rockford)
The young sniper has played big in big games. She’ll do it again in the championship.
District 11
QUARTERFINALS
Holland West Ottawa vs. Zeeland East
Prediction: Holland West Ottawa
Jenison vs. Grandville
Prediction: Jenison
Zeeland West vs. Holland
Prediction: Zeeland West
SEMIFINALS
Holland West Ottawa vs. Jenison
Prediction: Jenison
Zeeland West vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: Hudsonville
CHAMPIONSHIP
Jenison vs. Hudsonville
Prediction: Hudsonville
MVP: Jaci Tubergon (2022, SG, Hudsonville)
Tubergon is one of the top underclassmen in the state. She’ll be key in leading a young, but supremely talented squad, to a district title.
District 14
QUARTERFINALS
Battle Creek Central vs. Kalamazoo Lpy Norrix
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
Richland Gull Lake vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
Prediction: Battle Creek Lakeview
SEMIFINALS
Battle Creek Central vs. Sturgis
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Coldwater
Prediction: Battle Creek Lakeview
CHAMPIONSHIP
Battle Creek Central vs. Battle Creek Lakeview
Prediction: Battle Creek Central
MVP: Arieonna Ware (2021, SF, Battle Creek Central)
Ware is a matchup nightmare with her size, strength, and ball skills. She won’t be stopped in her quest to lead her team to a district championship.
District 16
QUARTERFINALS
Holt vs. Lansing Everett
Prediction: Holt
Mason vs. Jackson Northwest
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
SEMIFINALS
Holt vs. Okemos
Prediction: Holt
Jackson Northwest vs. Jackson
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
CHAMPIONSHIP
Holt vs. Jackson Northwest
Prediction: Jackson Northwest
MVP: Jozie Bontrager (2020, F, Jackson Northwest)
Bontrager is a shutdown defender that makes hustle plays. Her defense keys the championship run.
District 13
QUARTERFINALS
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Northern
Prediction: Kalamazoo Central
St. Joseph vs. Portage central
Prediction: Portage Central
SEMIFINALS
Kalamazoo Central vs. Stevensville Lakeshore
Prediction: Kalamazoo Central
Portage Central vs. Mattawan
Prediction: Portage Central
CHAMPIONSHIP
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Central
Prediction: Portage Central
MVP: Abby Long (2020, CG, Portage Central)
She’s been a steady leader all season and that will continue through districts.
District 15
QUARTERFINALS
Grand Ledge vs. East Lansing
Prediction: East Lansing
SEMIFINALS
East Lansing vs. St. Johns
Prediction: East Lansing
Lansing Waverly vs. DeWitt
Prediction: DeWitt
CHAMPIONSHIP
East Lansing vs. DeWitt
Prediction: East Lansing
MVP: Aaliyah Nye (2020, SF, East Lansing)
Nye will be too much to handle, especially given the wealth of talent around her as well. Her storied high school career won’t end at districts.