District 10: Preview And Predictions
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The District brackets have been released. There are some really good matchups and potential matchups that lie ahead. We will start by taking a look at District 10, which is one district that really stood out. OVERVIEW This District stood…
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Continue ReadingThe District brackets have been released. There are some really good matchups and potential matchups that lie ahead. We will start by taking a look at District 10, which is one district that really stood out.
OVERVIEW
This District stood out to me due to the strength at the top. There are 3 powerhouse teams in East Grand Rapids, East Kentwood, and Byron Center. All 3 of these teams have the talent to make extremely deep runs in the state tournament. Whoever comes out of District 10 will have earned it and be battle tested for the games to come.
PREDICTIONS
This district is so tough to predict. No matter who I pick, I won’t be surprised if any of the 3 teams mentioned above walk away with the trophy.
1ST ROUND
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills vs. Caledonia
Prediction: Caledonia
Wyoming vs. Byron Center
Prediction: Byron Center
Middleville Thornapple Kellogg vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Kentwood
SEMIFINALS
Caledonia vs. East Grand Rapids
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
Byron Center vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Kentwood
CHAMPIONSHIP
East Grand Rapids vs. East Kentwood
Prediction: East Grand Rapids
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
The senior star should be talked about as a Miss Basketball contender. Brown is simply one of the best in the state.
Macy Brown Macy Brown 5'11" | PG East Grand Rapids | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, East Grand Rapids)
She’s a D1 talent through and through. Brown may be in the Miss Basketball talk, like her sister, in a couple years.
McKenna Ferguson McKenna Ferguson 5'8" | SG Byron Center | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Byron Center)
If Ferguson gets hot from outside, the rest of the district needs to watch out. She’s a top talent in the class of 2023.
Alexis McCully Alexis McCully PG East Kentwood | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, East Kentwood)
McCully just keeps improving and is now one of the top playmaking points in the state.
Madisyn Tillman Madisyn Tillman 6'3" | C East Kentwood | 2021 State MI (2021, C, East Kentwood)
If you like to see low post talent, she’s the player for you. Tillman can dominate the paint.
Paige VanStee Paige VanStee SF Thornapple-Kellogg | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg)
If you haven’t seen her play, make sure to tune in during this district. The Grand Valley State commit is as versatile as they come.
Avery Zeinstra Avery Zeinstra 5'7" | PG Byron Center | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Byron Center)
Trust me on this one, Zeinstra could lead Byron Center deep in the playoffs. She’s a great shooter and a bucket getter.