Class 4 Sectionals: Preview and Predictions

Earl Austin March 8, 2022 @ 12:00 PM

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the matchups from Tuesday night's Class 4 Sectionals along with our fearless predictions. I'm not sure I can keep up with my Twitter buddy Gramps, who usually slays with the postseason predictions. Here it goes. All games are schedule to tip off at 7:45 p.m. New Madrid Central vs. Park Hills Central (at Farmington): This is a rematch of last year's sectional game, which was won by New Madrid. The Eagles have the size advantage with 6'5" forwards [player_tooltip player_id="1160651" first="Jadis" last="Jones"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1180834" first="Marcelous" last="Phillips"]. Park Hills Central is a guard-heavy team, led by 2024 standout point guard [player_tooltip player_id="1160661" first="Jobe" last="Bryant"] and backcourt mate [player_tooltip player_id="1160843" first="Caden" last="Casey"]. (Prediction: New Madrid Central).   Sullivan vs. Lift for Life (at Kirkwood): Lift for Life is up at Class 4 this season after making a run to the Class 3 Final Four last season. They love to run and press and keep things very fast. Guard Anthony Caldwell leads a balanced attack. Sullivan is led by 2022s Kyle Lewis and Blaine Sappington. (Prediction: Lift for Life)   Vashon vs. MICDS (at Northwest-Cedar Hill): Vashon opens defense of its Class 4 state championship with a young and deep team without any seniors. The leaders are 6'6" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1362685" first="Kennard" last="Davis"] and 6'5" xx Nicholson. MICDS features all-around 6'8" 2022 forward [player_tooltip player_id="984509" first="Brandon" last="Mitchell-Day"] and 6'2" 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1161296" first="Marcus" last="Coleman"]. (Prediction: Vashon)   St. Charles West vs. Mexico (at Troy): Mexico brings a 27-0 record into tonight's contest. The Bulldogs are fast and furious with a talented group of guards, led by 6'0" 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="984957" first="Isaiah" last="Reams"]. West has been on a run since the addition of 6'1" 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1070111" first="Barry" last="Thomas"], who is averaging 19 points a game since becoming eligible in late-January. (Prediction: Mexico)   Father Tolton vs. Fair Grove (at Missouri S&T): Father Tolton survived the toughest district in the state with victories of Fatima and Blair Oaks. They are led by 6'11" 2022 forward [player_tooltip player_id="984500" first="Jevon" last="Porter"]. Fair Grove is a capable team from SWMO, which is led by 6'4" 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="985424" first="Devin" last="Carroll"], who scored 41 points in the district championship game. (Prediction: Father Tolton)   Willow Springs vs. Lamar (at Nixa): Willow Springs features a strong inside-outside duo in 2022s Scottie Osborn and Owen Duddridge. Lamar advanced to the sectionals with a victory over top-seed East Newton in the District 12 championship game. Football standout Mason Gastel and guard Connor Shoff are standouts. (Prediction: Willow Springs)   Barstow vs. Pembroke Hill (at Independence): The two teams met on Feb. 19 with Pembroke Hill taking a 55-49 victory. Pembroke Hill is led by 2023 twins Devin and [player_tooltip player_id="1170197" first="Darin" last="Conley"] and 2022 brother [player_tooltip player_id="1052521" first="Quinton" last="Conley"]. Barstow has a talented duo in 2022 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1382127" first="Emmett" last="Pearce"] and 6'4" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1263918" first="Aidan" last="Lawlor"]. (Prediction: Pembroke Hill)   Richmond vs. St. Joe Lafayette (at Liberty North): Richmond has a well-balanced team with a strong inside duo in 6'3" 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1180627" first="Keyshawn" last="Elliott"] and 6'7" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167327" first="Jack" last="Gogue"]. Lafayette is a regular in the sectional playoffs. The Irish are led by talented 6'3" 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1162927" first="Camden" last="Bennett"]. (Prediction: St. Joe Lafayette)