Thank goodness for the high school basketball postseason to
take my mind off whatever that was last night (there is no way any Michigan player
can convince me it was basketball). If
you are looking for the recap, it might take me a little while to complete
because I am still sorting through my anger and confusion. Anyways, the MHSAA basketball districts start
next week, with the finals taking place March 23. Each week I am going to highlight the
upcoming round (districts, regionals, quarterfinals, semi-finals, and possibly
even the finals). This year it looks
like most of the best games within each class will be taking place before anybody
steps foot in the Breslin Center, so if you are in the area I would encourage
you to check out some quality basketball.
Let’s start in Class D.
The toughest district matchup will likely be played on
Monday in a playoff opener.
Climax-Scotts will take on Mendon at Athens High School. Currently, the defending Class D runner-ups
have one loss this season, but it came at the hands of Mendon. Climax will be looking for revenge in this
game, and will try to use the distinct height advantage over the Hornets. In the first matchup, the football power just
out-toughed Climax and forced both 6’7” forwards to the perimeter all
game. The winner of this game should be
looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
The second district that I would like to highlight is the
one being played at Battle Creek St. Philip.
The potential district final would pair up the home team against Class D
up-and-comer Kalamazoo Phoenix. If you
remember Muskegon West Michigan Christian, who won a state title three years in
a row with Muskegon High leftovers, Phoenix is trying to replicate that success
with Kalamazoo Public School players.
They are undersized, but will play at a level of intensity not usually
found in high school basketball. The
winner of this regional will likely be rewarded against a Regional opener
against the best team in Class D; congratulations.
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