Class 3 Sectionals Preview (With Predictions)

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Class 3 Sectionals, which will be held tonight with all games beginning at 6 p.m. We have plenty of quality teams in the state tournament field. As usual, we’re going to have a little fun by posting our fearless predictions.</p> <p>Charleston at Thayer: Charleston has won 11 consecutive district championships while Thayer has won nine consecutive district titles. Two models of consistency. Both programs know how to win. (Prediction: Thayer)</p> <p>Arcadia Valley at Lift for Life: Arcadia Valley makes the trip to St. Louis to face a Lift for Life team that just won their first ever district title. (Prediction: Lift for Life)</p> <p>Hartville at Steelville: Undefeated Hartville goes on the road tonight to take on a solid Steelville team. Hartville won the Class 2 state title last year. Eagles are looking to win one in Class 3 this year. (Prediction: Hartville)</p> <p>Miller at Greenwood: District 11 champion Miller pays a visit to Greenwood tonight in hopes of pulling off a big upset. (Prediction: Greenwood).</p> <p>Palmyra at O’Fallon-Christian: Host O’Fallon Christian is seeking a return to the state quarterfinals, but they must get by a solid Palmyra team to accomplish that task. (Prediction: O’Fallon-Christian).</p> <p>Monroe City at Linn: Monroe City is now a five-time district champion. Panthers pay a visit to Linn, who is coming off an impressive victory over Iberia to win a district title. (Prediction: Monroe City).</p> <p>Summit Christian Academy at Skyline: Perhaps the biggest matchup of the night, Skyline was a state finalist in Class 2 last season and look strong again while SCA has a dynamic duo in Griffin Kliewer and [player_tooltip player_id="824216" first="Jared" last="Gerdes"]. (Prediction: Summit Christian)</p> <p>South Harrison at St. Pius X: Host St. Pius may have a losing record, but they have played a tremendous schedule to get them ready for this point. South Harrison won a district title with a late-game surge to defeat West Platte. (Prediction: St. Pius X)</p>