D2, D3, And D4 Quarterfinal: Predictions And Key Players

<p>The Division 2, 3 and 4 Michigan state playoffs each have 8 teams left standing. Every team in each bracket has a solid roster with talented players and a legitimate claim at a state title. Here are my predictions for each divisions quarterfinal round.</p> <h2>DIVISION 2 </h2> <h4>GRAND RAPIDS CATHOLIC CENTRAL VS. BENTON HARBOR</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Calvin University</p> <p>Prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central</p> <h4>FERNDALE VS. PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at St. Clair County Community Fieldhouse</p> <p>Prediction: Ferndale</p> <h4>WILLIAMSTON VS. DETROIT EDISON</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Chelsea High School</p> <p>Prediction: Williamston</p> <h4>CADILLAC VS. FREELAND</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Central Montcalm High School</p> <p>Prediction: Freeland</p> <h4>2 KEY PLAYERS IN D2</h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="987285" first="Grant" last="Gondrezick"] (2022, PG, Benton Harbor)</strong></p> <p>Gondrezick is so severely underrated. This young man can play with ANYONE in the state. If he comes out feeling it, Gondrezick can put a big time game together and help Benton Harbor to the state championship game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863940" first="Jacob" last="Wallace"] (2022, SG, Williamston) </strong></p> <p>DEPSA has athletes and speed for days. Wallace is the guy for Williamston that can match that, and even keep it in check. If Wallace can play fast and offset DEPSA’s speed in the open floor, Williamston moves on.</p> <h2>DIVISION 3</h2> <h4>MENOMINEE VS. GRAYLING</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 6PM Sault Area High School</p> <p>Prediction: Grayling</p> <h4>BATH VS. ECORSE</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Lumen Christi High School</p> <p>Prediction: Ecorse</p> <h4>PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA VS. SCHOOLCRAFT</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Robert Quiring Gymnasium</p> <p>Prediction: Schoolcraft</p> <h4>NEW HAVEN VS. FLINT BEECHER</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Bendle High School</p> <p>Prediction: Flint Beecher</p> <h4>2 KEY PLAYERS IN D3</h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068264" first="Dylan" last="Cragg"] (2022, SG, Grayling)</strong></p> <p>As you see above, I picked Grayling to advance. [player_tooltip player_id="1068264" first="Dylan" last="Cragg"] is a huge reason. I really like how he’s playing and what he’s bringing to the table for his team. If he gets it done on both ends, his team moves on.</p> <p><strong>Kenneth Morrast Jr. (2023, PG, Ecorse)</strong></p> <p>Morrast Jr. has flown under the radar a bit, but there’s no doubt that this young man can play. He’s put up big numbers throughout the playoffs and Ecorse will look for that to continue.</p> <h2>DIVISION 4</h2> <h4>EWEN-TROUT CREEK VS. RUDYARD</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Munising High School</p> <p>Prediction: Rudyard</p> <h4>LAKE LEELANAU ST. MARY VS. FULTON</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Lake City High School</p> <p>Prediction: Lake Leelanau St. Mary</p> <h4>WYOMING TRI-UNITY VS. ADRIAN LENAWEE CHRISTIAN</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at Portage Northern High School</p> <p>Prediction: Wyoming Tri-Unity</p> <h4>SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN VS. GENESEE CHRISTIAN</h4> <p>The Details: 3/22, 7PM at West Bloomfield High School</p> <p>Prediction: Southfield Christian</p> <h4>2 KEY PLAYERS IN D4</h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1300936" first="Uchenna" last="Amene"] (2024, PG, Southfield Christian)</strong></p> <p>Amene brings some explosiveness to the game. He has blow by speed and can get off the ground with control. If Amene sees too much open floor, it spells trouble for his opponents.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1349407" first="Tyler" last="VanEtten"] (2022, SG, Adrian Lenawee Christian)</strong></p> <p>Lenawee Christian is going to have to try to match the star power of Tri-Unity Christian’s <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863922" first="Brady" last="Titus"]</strong>, and I think VanEtten is the guy that can do it. He’s played especially big in some big games and has the firepower in his game to make a run.</p>