SEC Red: Predictions

<p>The SEC Red could have a lot to say when it comes to the Division 1 state championship this season. The conference will be made up of Ann Arbor Pioneer, Ann Arbor Huron, Ann Arbor Skyline, Saline, Monroe and Temperance Bedford, and Ypsilanti. </p> <h2>PLAYER OF THE YEAR</h2> <p>I went with Co-Players of the Year because these 2 are just that special of a backcourt. They are like the head of the snake for a truly special team, both on and off the court.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611420" first="Julian" last="Lewis"] (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811099" first="Devin" last="Womack"] (2021, CG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <h2>DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611420" first="Julian" last="Lewis"] (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <h2>STORY OF THE YEAR</h2> <p><strong>Ann Arbor Huron’s chase for the state title.</strong></p> <p>Let’s face it, Huron is loaded and one of the favorites to be crowned the Division 1 state champions.</p> <p><strong>Ann Arbor Skyline catching the state by surprise.</strong></p> <p>There hasn’t been a lot of talk lately about the fact that Skyline keeps advancing in the state playoffs. Myself, I’m a believer.</p> <h2>COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863978" first="Cooper" last="Fairman"] (2022, G/F, Saline)</strong></p> <p>Fairman was closing in on being a top 50 player in the class of 2022 before an injury. Don’t be surprised if he moves back toward the top 50, or even beyond.</p> <h2>RIVALRY GAMES TO SEE</h2> <p><strong>Ann Arbor Huron vs. Ann Arbor Skyline</strong></p> <p>This game will go a long way toward determining the SEC Red Champion.</p> <p><strong>Saline at Bedford</strong></p> <p>Bedford has one of the best home crowds in southeastern Michigan, and this game usually gets pretty intense.</p> <p><strong>Ann Arbor Pioneer vs. Ann Arbor Huron</strong></p> <p>Both Pioneer and Skyline will want to send a message to a loaded Huron squad.</p> <h2>PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE</h2> <h4>1st TEAM</h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811116" first="Chris" last="Cayton"] (2021, PG, Ann Arbor Skyline)</strong></p> <p>Cayton is a fast twitch point that I’d be very comfortable playing through late in the game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611420" first="Julian" last="Lewis"] (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <p>Lewis might be the best perimeter defender in the state.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811099" first="Devin" last="Womack"] (2021, CG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <p>Womack is explosive offensively and high percentage finisher at the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611465" first="Kingsley" last="Perkins"] (2021, PF, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <p>Perkins, like his running mate, [player_tooltip player_id="611420" first="Julian" last="Lewis"], is elite on the defensive end.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="969523" first="Dinali" last="DeLoach"] (2021, PF, Ann Arbor Skyline)</strong></p> <p>DeLoach is primed for a huge senior season and will be among the top post players in the conference. </p> <h4>2nd TEAM</h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811126" first="Lucas" last="Henderson"] (2021, PG, Ypsilanti)</strong></p> <p>Good luck keeping up with this speedster and playmaker.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611480" first="Tyson" last="Edmondson"] (2021, SG, Ann Arbor  Huron)</strong></p> <p>Really, he’s a 1st team player but I just ran out of room. He’ll be a key shooter in Huron’s run at the title.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863978" first="Cooper" last="Fairman"] (2022, G/F, Saline)</strong></p> <p>If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times....this young man can play with the best.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="980066" first="Rasheed" last="Sampson"] (2021, PF, Ann Arbor Pioneer)</strong></p> <p>Sampson is a strong and athletic post player.</p> <h2>PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH</h2> <p>7 - Monroe</p> <p>Don’t be surprised if they move up from this spot. They’ve shown signs of being a program on the rise.</p> <p>6 - Ypsilanti</p> <p>Don’t hate me for the 6th spot. 3-6 are pretty interchangeable.</p> <p>5 - Temperance Bedford</p> <p>That rivalry game above will go along way in determining if they finish higher.</p> <p>4 - Ann Arbor Pioneer</p> <p>Pioneer, in my opinion, could finish anywhere from 2-4. </p> <p>3 - Saline</p> <p>The Hornets will have a really new looking lineup, but their defense should carry them to a top half of the conference finish.</p> <p>2 - Ann Arbor Skyline</p> <p>Skyline and Huron are the odds on favorites to battle for the title.</p> <p>1 - Ann Arbor Huron</p> <p>Huron can’t look ahead to the state playoffs. Skyline and company will be hunting them in search of the SEC Red title.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>