Missouri Class 4 State Quarterfinals Predictions
The quarterfinals of the Missouri Class 4 state tournament will be held on Saturday with a berth in next weekend’s Final Four on the line. Here is a look at those four games, plus our predictions. Sikeston (27-1) vs. Parkway…
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Continue ReadingThe quarterfinals of the Missouri Class 4 state tournament will be held on Saturday with a berth in next weekend’s Final Four on the line. Here is a look at those four games, plus our predictions.
Sikeston (27-1) vs. Parkway West (23-5), 7:45 p.m. – A battle for tempo as Sikeston want to keep the game fast and furious while a bigger Parkway West team looks to slow the game down and use its size. (Prediction: Sikeston)
Vashon (23-4) vs. St. Charles West (19-7), 2:45 p.m. – A deep and talented Vashon team is seeking its first Final Four appearance in 10 years. St. Charles West will counter with its solid half court defense. Two good point guards on display in Vashon junior Daniel “Peanut” Farris and West senior Hasaan Decarolis. (Prediction: Vashon)
Helias (18-9) vs. Glendale (19-9), 2:45 p.m. – A talented and experienced Helias team will take on a young and emering Glendale team that is looking to crash the Final Four party maybe a year early. Glendale sophomore Monty Johal is becoming a star in the postseason. (Prediction: Helias)
Raytown South (17-11) vs. St. Joe Lafayette (26-3), 7:45 p.m. – A tough and resilient Ray South team has emerged as a state contender. St. Joe Lafayette is well-balanced and well-coached. Looking for its third Final Four in a four-year period. (Prediction: Lafayette)
Prospects
2016
Sam Husting 6’2″ Helias
Dominique Dyes 6’0″ Sikeston
Daimon Taylor 6’7″ Vashon
Jermaine Walker 6’4″ Vashon
Haasan Decarolis 5’10” St. Charles West
Gary Wilkinson 6’0″ St. Joe Lafayette
Hezekiah Goodwin 5’10” Raytown South
Trevor Koelling 6’8″ Helias
2017
Wyatt Yess 6’8″ Parkway West
Daniel Farris 5’11” Vashon
Caleb Bennett 6’4″ St. Joe Lafayette
Levi Stockard III 6’8″ Vashon
2018
Monty Johal 6’4″ Glendale
Jordan Walton 6’0″ Glendale
Landon Harrison 5’11” Helias
Savon Witt 6’6″ Raytown South
Diego Bernard 5’10” St. Joe Lafayette
2019
Mario McKinney 6’0″ Vashon