Class 5 Final Four: My Fearless Predictions
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<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups for the Final Four of the Class 5 state tournament, which begins today at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. And of course, we have our fearless predictions. </p>
<h4>Thursday, March 18</h4>
<p>Lutheran South vs. Bolivar, 1 p.m. - Lutheran South has made a surprise run to the Final Four with some impressive road wins in the postseason. The Lancers are built around its dynamic pair of 6’7" 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="824151" first="Jack" last="Lawson"] and 6’3" 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="986460" first="Jonathan" last="Prange"], who can both score and rebound and make plays for others. Bolivar has one of the most talented young players in the state in 6’7" 2023 forward [player_tooltip player_id="1070084" first="Kyle" last="Pock"]. The Liberators have size, which includes 6’6" 2022 forward Josh Bowes, who has enjoyed a big postseason. (Prediction: Bolivar)</p>
<p>Cardinal Ritter vs. Van Horn, 3 p.m. - Cardinal Ritter has moved up to the Class 5 ranks after winning the Class 3 state title last season. The Lions survived tough postseason games with University City and DeSmet to return to the Final Four. They are led by 6’3" 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="824116" first="Mario" last="Fleming"] and the 2022 pair of 6’8" [player_tooltip player_id="984516" first="Robert" last="Lewis"] and 6’4" [player_tooltip player_id="1045827" first="Braxton" last="Stacker"]. Van Horn survived an exciting overtime contest with Mexico to advance to Springfield. The Falcons have one of the top backcourt trios in the state in 6’0" 2021 Washburn recruit [player_tooltip player_id="994440" first="Jaden" last="Monday"] and 2022s [player_tooltip player_id="1053674" first="Brycen" last="Dean"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1053672" first="Jeremy" last="Page"]. This should be an exciting one. (Prediction: Cardinal Ritter)</p>
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<h4>Friday, March 20</h4>
<p>Third Place, noon (Prediction: Van Horn)</p>
<p>Championship, 2 p.m. (Prediction: Cardinal Ritter. Lions go back to back)</p>
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