Sectional 4 Division 3: Predictions
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Today, we’re looking at the final sectional in division three. Last season, Dominican won this sectional. This year, the Knights moved down into division four, meaning there will be a new winner in this sectional. Let’s meet a few teams…
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Continue ReadingToday, we’re looking at the final sectional in division three. Last season, Dominican won this sectional. This year, the Knights moved down into division four, meaning there will be a new winner in this sectional. Let’s meet a few teams vying for this sectional title.
State Contenders
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Last season’s early exit was disappointing for a team who beat some of the best schools in divisions one and two last year. However, this team has another chance to make a run to the Resch Center, albeit without now North Dakota wing Nakiyah Hurst. Beautiful Waheed Beautiful Waheed 5'9" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2023 State WI , Lalani Ellis Lalani Ellis 5'7" | PG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2023 State WI , and Parker Johnson Parker Johnson 5'9" | SG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2024 State WI make up one of the most talented trios in division three. The Novas have the personnel to compete with anyone in this division.
Jefferson
The Eagles have possibly the best center in Wisconsin in Ayianna Johnson Ayianna Johnson 6'3" | C Jefferson | 2023 State WI . She has improved every season, and the West Virginia commit will need to be at her best this season while the Eagles replace multiple rotational players after losing six seniors.
Sectional Teams
Clinton
The loss of Elli Teubert is critical, and the Cougars need to find a way to fill that void. However, Jayden Nortier Jayden Nortier 5'9" | SG Clinton | 2023 State WI has become one of the most prominent players in the Rock Valley. Nortier finished last season .4 rebounds away from averaging 20 points and ten rebounds.
Catholic Memorial
The Crusaders leading scorer a year ago, Grace Lomen, is off to Parkside, meaning this team will look different than it has the past few seasons. The Crusaders must make up for that production to stay competitive in the Classic Eight. After a wild season with coaching changes on the day of a game, hopefully, things will be more stable. Olivia Conway Olivia Conway 5'6" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2024 State WI and Jenna Welsch Jenna Welsch 5'10" | SF Catholic Memorial | 2025 State WI are two players to watch for this season. With added responsibility, they could be some of the most improved players in their conference.
Frisky Regional Teams
Brown Deer
Ameerah Grant Ameerah Grant 5'5" | PG Brown Deer | 2025 State WI is one of the quickest guards in Wisconsin. Few kids have the anticipation and foot speed to stay in front of her. Jordan Reisma graduating is a massive loss, but Grant’s ability could help Brown Deer beat some teams in the postseason.
Racine Lutheran
The Crusaders nearly made it to the division four state tournament last season. They beat Milwaukee Academy of Science in the regional final and The Prairie School in the sectional semifinal before losing to state runner-up Laconia by two in overtime. Coach Shaffer knows what he’s doing, and his players believe in what they’re doing, which makes them dangerous.
University School of Milwaukee
Mya Hartjes Mya Hartjes 5'6" | PG University School | 2023 State WI is one of the few players who seems innocent on the court until the game is over, and she’s walking off the floor with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. This team will go as far as she can take them, and she has all the ability to help her team get to a sectional this year.
My Sectional Teams
- Milwaukee Academy of Science
- Jefferson
- Clinton
- Catholic Memorial