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The quarterfinals of the state playoffs are here! It’s that time —- The winner’s to the Breslin Center! The games will take place on April 5th. Here are your matchups, key players, and my predictions. Division 1 Wayne Memorial vs.…
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Continue ReadingThe quarterfinals of the state playoffs are here! It’s that time —- The winner’s to the Breslin Center! The games will take place on April 5th. Here are your matchups, key players, and my predictions.
Division 1
Wayne Memorial vs. Temperance Bedford
LOCATION
@ West Bloomfield
KEY PLAYERS
Alanna Micheaux Alanna Micheaux 6'2" | PF Wayne Memorial | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Wayne Memorial)
Micheaux is an ELITE post player and virtually impossible to contain.
Grace Ryan Grace Ryan 6'0" | PF Bedford | 2022 State MI (2022, F, Temperance Bedford)
Ryan has shown a high basketball IQ and steady play.
PREDICTION
Both these teams are solid in the paint so whoever establishes themselves there will have a huge advantage. It could come down to all the athletes on the perimeter that Wayne Memorial brings to the table.
Wayne Memorial
Detroit Renaissance vs. Macomb L’Anse Creuse North
LOCATION
@ West Bloomfield
KEY PLAYERS
Shannon Wheeler Shannon Wheeler 6'1" | PF Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Renaissance)
Wheeler is a do-it-all forward and the epitome of a team first player.
Brooke Daniels Brooke Daniels PG Macomb L'Anse Creuse | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North)
Daniels is an explosive guard that has cemented herself among the best in her class thisseason.
PREDICTION
If Brooke Daniels Brooke Daniels PG Macomb L'Anse Creuse | 2022 State MI goes off, than LCN is a real threat. Renaissance’s suffocating defense might be the difference.
Detroit Renaissance
Hudsonville vs. East Lansing
LOCATION
@ Calvin University
KEY PLAYERS
Alaina Diaz Alaina Diaz 5'7" | CG Hudsonville | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Hudsonville)
Ella Miller Ella Miller 6'0" | PF East Lansing | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, East Lansing)
PREDICTION
This is a great game and another tough matchup for Hudsonville after defeating a powerful East Grand Rapids squad. I’ve been very high on East Lansing this year, but I think the depth, versatility, and shooting of Hudsonville pushes them forward.
Hudsonville
Midland Dow vs. Hartland
LOCATION
@ Flushing
KEY PLAYERS
Jada Garner Jada Garner PG Midland Dow | 2022 MI (2021, SG, Midland Dow)
Garner is a silky smooth athlete that can get up and down the floor.
Amanda Roach Amanda Roach CG Hartland | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Hartland)
Roach is a physical defender and a lights out shooter.
PREDICTION
Garner and company have the skills and discipline needed to win this game. Hartland just has so many weapons and ways to attack. I think, in the end, Hartland moves on.
Hartland