Class 3 State Quarterfinals: My Fearless Predictions

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at tonight’s Class 3 state quarterfinals, along with our fearless predictions. The winners of tonight’s games will earn a berth in next weekend’s Final Four in Springfield on the campus of Missouri State University. Tip off for all games is at 6 p.m.</p> <p>Lift for Life at Thayer: Host Thayer is seeking a Final Four berth after a big win over Charleston in the sectionals. 2022 guard [player_tooltip player_id="993527" first="Jordan" last="Andrews"] leads a young and talented team. Lift for Life is looking to make history as it seeks its first ever Final Four appearance (Prediction: Thayer)</p> <p>Hartville vs. Greenwood at Baptist Bible: These small school powers meet once again with a Final Four berth on the line. They have split two state quarterfinal meetings the past two years with the winning going on to win the state title. Hartville is currently undefeated with its senior laden team led by [player_tooltip player_id="824178" first="Ryce" last="Piper"] while Greenwood features McDonald’s All-American [player_tooltip player_id="583707" first="Aminu" last="Mohammed"] (Prediction: Hartville)</p> <p>O’Fallon-Christian at Monroe City: A battle of two excellent teams that rely on their speed and defensive intensity and aggressiveness. Monroe City is seeking a return trip to the Final Four while Christian wants to take that next step after getting to the quarterfinals last season. (Prediction: Christian)</p> <p>St. Pius X at Summit Christian: (Prediction: Summit Christian): St Pius is peaking at the right time after playing a strong schedule. Summit Christian has been riding the talents of Dynamic Duo [player_tooltip player_id="824216" first="Jared" last="Gerdes"] and Griffin Kliewer this season. (Prediction: Summit Christian)</p>