High School Basketball Regional Final Preview (Class C)

The Regional Finals were scheduled for tonight, but with most of Michigan getting hit with snow-pocalypse 18.0 some have been delayed until tomorrow. Regardless of when the games will be played, here is a preview of all 8 Class C Regional Final matchups.

 Montrose (20-3) vs Flint Beecher (20-3)

Another game where the same records do not equal the same talent. Beecher has beat Montrose twice this year, and should advance to their 5^th straight quarterfinal.   

#5 Shelby (22-2) vs Pewamo-Westphalia (20-2)

P-W plays in a very good conference, and they boast a very experienced team and an elite defense. Shelby will have the best player on the floor, Jason Beckman, who just scored 37 on Monday. I think team defense will be able to limit a great individual performance, but Beckman has been outstanding so far in the playoffs and I think that will continue.

#7 Muskegon Heights (18-3) vs New Buffalo (16-8)

Heights has been a fixture in the Breslin for the past decade, and that was when they were in Class B. Even though a lot of their talent and coach left for Muskegon, they are still one of the teams to beat in Class C. The Tigers should be moving on.

Vermontville Maple Valley (20-4) vs Hillsdale (23-1)

Hillsdale hasn’t lost a game in over 4 months, and just dispatched a very good Hanover-Horton team.  Look for the Hornets to keep their win streak alive.

#2 Detroit Consortium (20-2) vs Ottawa Lake Whiteford (19-4)  

Consortium is one of the best teams in the state, with the best player in the state. I will say it again, this was like Chris Webber in Class C.

#1 Mt. Clemens (21-1) vs Madison Heights Bishop Foley (12-11)

Mt. Clemens is on a collision course with Consortium while Bishop Foley is just happy to still be playing.

East Jordan (18-4) vs Beaverton (21-2)

East Jordan has had some impressive wins in the playoffs, and are led by coaches son Jordan Weber. Beaverton has the more impressive record, but little quality wins to back it up.  They are led by coaches grandson Spencer Johnston. I think East Jordan will continue playing quality basketball, and beat another good opponent.

Ironwood Luther L. Wright (20-3) vs #4 Negaunee (22-1)

The Tyler Jandron led Negaunee is experienced and knows how to win in March.  I don’t think this game will be all that close.