I cannot focus any longer on work, knowing that the High School Regional Finals are tonight and the NCAA tournament gets into full swing tomorrow at 12:15. So I will take my stab at the Regional Final predictions for each game.
Class A:
Grand Haven vs Rockford
These two teams don’t like each other much, mainly because GH is constantly getting beat by the Rams in most sports. Both teams had down years compared to their past few. They are familiar with each other and are very similar. I will just go with the usual Rockford to win (partly to upset my wife too J )
Okemos vs Ottawa Hills
Okemos had a down year, but they are in the toughest conference in the state. They lost to Eastern twice this season, but beat them when it mattered most, last Friday in the District Finals. They are led by all everything 6’6” senior Chris Harrison-Docks. I think they will keep their momentum going against a better team.
Detroit Pershing vs Detroit King
King is coming off of an emotional win on Monday, where Warren DLS students had a few spiteful chants after they were getting dominated. They are led by future Wolverine footballer, Dennis Norfleet. He might be having the best season of any senior since the beginning of February (convenient that its when he got his scholarship from Big Blue). Pershing is a top 5 team in the state, and led by 3 D1 guards in the back court. But the last time these teams met, King beat Pershing in the PSL championship game. I think Pershing will eke out revenge tonight, but I would love to see Norfleet take his team to the Bres for the finals.
Romulus vs Gibralter Carlson
Ha, please. Game over. Even though Romulus chokes in the post season every year since Ron Coleman led them to a semi-final appearance, I think they will advance at least one more game. Carlson is no match for the loaded Romulus roster.
Detroit CC vs Orchard Lake SM
Two Catholic league schools meeting again, I think DCC will take care of business again with their size up front.
Saginaw vs Flint Northwestern
This was going to be a great matchup of Matt Costello (Bay City Western) against Saginaw for the last time, but they had to go out and get dominated by NW. Flint NW has been flying under the radar all season, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see an upset… but Saginaw is too much at home. They have been on a mission all season.
Lake Orion vs Waterford Mott
Mott is led by undersized post DaVonte Daniel which average teams cannot stop, I don’t think Lake Orion will be any different. Although they get to play this game at home. I see Mott getting past this game.
Detroit Denby vs L’Anse Creuse North
Denby was not one of the best teams in the PSL this season, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t better than most teams in the state. Denby moves on, and has a good shot at a semi final berth.
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