6A Playoffs Second Round Predictions: “A” and “B” Quadrants
The first round of the OSAA 6A post-season took place on Wednesday night and while many games were competitive, for the most part the bracket was “chalk”. In every game except for one (Oregon City’s win at North Medford), the…
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Continue ReadingThe first round of the OSAA 6A post-season took place on Wednesday night and while many games were competitive, for the most part the bracket was “chalk”. In every game except for one (Oregon City’s win at North Medford), the higher seed won on their home floor. Will this be the case in round two on Saturday night? Here’s our predictions for those games, starting with the “A” and “B” quadrants.
#16 Summit at #1 Jesuit
Both Summit and Jesuit come into the second round playing well, with each only having one loss within their last 10 games. The Storm have gotten things done offensively behind their senior star Jacob Tompkins Jacob Tompkins 6'4" | CG Summit | 2020 State OR and the supporting cast has really stepped things up the past few games. Jesuit has had the team concept all year long, hanging their hat on their defense led by Metro League MVP Matthew Levis Matthew Levis 5'11" | CG Jesuit | 2020 State OR . The Crusaders have seen and conquered practically every top level foe since the LSI and it’s hard to see Summit showing anything they haven’t seen before. Head coach Gene Potter rarely misses the state tournamet (hasn’t since 2009) and with the game at the Knight Center, Jesuit should advance.
Jed Prediction: Jesuit
Jesuit’s defensive minded group and unselfish ways will challenge the Summit group. Storm will be led by the scoring duo of Jacob Tompkins Jacob Tompkins 6'4" | CG Summit | 2020 State OR and Julian Mora, but will it be enough.
Albert Prediction: Jesuit
Expect Metro League player-of-the-year Matthew Levis Matthew Levis 5'11" | CG Jesuit | 2020 State OR to make a big difference defensively guarding Summit’s Jacob Tompkins Jacob Tompkins 6'4" | CG Summit | 2020 State OR . The Crusaders should win big to advance to the Chiles Center yet again.
Jackson Prediction: Jesuit
#9 West Linn at #8 Mountainside
Mountainside and West Linn certainly bring some contrasts to the table – the Mavericks are the hot-shot new school and are only in their second year of existence. West Linn on the other hand has a decorated hoops history the past decade. Head coach Dustin Hewitt’s Mavericks will present some problems for the Lions with their size, depth, and overall athleticism, not to mention their nothing-to-lose mentality. On the other hand, head coach Eric Viuhkola has at his disposal one of the most offensively explosive backcourts in the state in Micah Garrett Micah Garrett 6'3" | CG West Linn | 2020 State OR and freshman sensation Jackson Shelstad Jackson Shelstad 6'0" | PG West Linn | 2023 State #55 Nation OR . One thing seems to be certain – there will be plenty of points scored in The Stables on Saturday night and our call is that the Mavericks prevail in an entertaining thriller.
Jed Prediction: Mountainside
Although the Lions are forced to play on the road, they are battle tested, having played some tough games in the Les Schwab Invitational. Look for freshman sensation Jackson Shelstad Jackson Shelstad 6'0" | PG West Linn | 2023 State #55 Nation OR to rise up to the occasion and Micah Garrett Micah Garrett 6'3" | CG West Linn | 2020 State OR certainly will have some tricks up his sleeve.
Albert Prediction: West Linn
The dynamic backcourt of Jackson Shelstad Jackson Shelstad 6'0" | PG West Linn | 2023 State #55 Nation OR and Micah Garett will just be too much for the Mustangs, who will come just short of their second ever playoff win.
Jackson Prediction: West Linn
#12 Tigard at #5 Central Catholic
Tigard didn’t go into the post-season playing particularly well but stuck it out and really rode the back of star wing Drew Carter Drew Carter 6'3" | SG Tigard | 2021 OR to get past David Douglas in the first round. Central Catholic on the other hand pretty much went into cruise control against Canby. Head coach David Blue’s Rams have bounced back big from their Valentine’s Day loss to Clackamas and are playing at a high level, even without the services of recent Eastern Washington commit Isaiah Amato Isaiah Amato 6'5" | CG Central Catholic | 2020 State OR . Tigard should put up a good fight – head coach Shawn Alderman’s teams always do in the post-season – but overall Central Catholic has more athleticism, depth, and experience to come away with a win.
Jed Prediction: Central Catholic
Most likely will be the closest Second Round game of the bunch. Drew Carter Drew Carter 6'3" | SG Tigard | 2021 OR looks to headline the show for the Tigers, however Darius Gakwasi Darius Gakwasi 6'5" | SG Central Catholic | 2021 State OR and Luke Johnson Luke Johnson 6'8" | PF Central Catholic | 2022 WV make quite the tandem and will progress onwards.
Albert Prediction: Central Catholic
The Rams depth will overwhelm Drew Carter Drew Carter 6'3" | SG Tigard | 2021 OR and force Tigard to look elsewhere offensively. CC in a close one.
Jackson Prediction: Central Catholic
#13 Grant at #4 Clackamas
Since losing to Barlow in early February, the Cavs have been playing lights out basketball. With star forward Ben Gregg Ben Gregg 6'8" | SF Clackamas | 2021 #50 Nation OR leading the way, head coach Cam Mitchell’s team has been clicking on offense and clamping down on the defensive end and have really not been tested – including their first round win over Mountain View. Grant will provide a challenge and the Generals have also played well, winning their last five games, all double-digit victories. The Generals are banged up though and it doesn’t seem as if they match up well against Gregg. Head coach Robert Key may be successful in limiting his former AAU standout but unless the Generals can really get things going from distance, it seems that Clackamas has the edge.
Jed Prediction: Clackamas
Erik Fraser Erik Fraser 6'4" | SG Grant | 2020 State OR and company have overachieved this season, keeping it close with Jefferson twice in the PIL and winning quite a few games this season. However, Ben Gregg Ben Gregg 6'8" | SF Clackamas | 2021 #50 Nation OR will continue his offensive genius and lead the Cavs past the Generals.
Albert Prediction: Clackamas
The Generals simply don’t have anyone to stop the inside presence of Ben Gregg Ben Gregg 6'8" | SF Clackamas | 2021 #50 Nation OR , who will put up some monster numbers in a statement win for the Cavs.
Jackson Prediction: Clackamas