Division 4 Sectional Breakdown & Predictions

Results from my regional final predictions followed by my overall mark in each division:   Division 1: 11-5 (45-11) Division 2: 12-4 (61-14) Division 3: 6-10 (63-19) Division 4: 13-3 (75-8) Division 5: 15-1 (93-15) TOTAL: 57-23 (337-67) (83 percent)   Breakdown and predictions for the sectional semifinals:   SECTIONAL 1 Thursday's Semifinals No. 4 seed Ladysmith (21-7) vs. No. 2 seed Cumberland (20-5) at Eau Claire Memorial No. 1 seed Aquinas (22-3) vs. No. 6 seed Luther (21-6) at La Crosse Central   Ladysmith Coach: Jason Lehman, 2nd year Record at School: 41-13 2024-25 Record: 21-6 Heart O'North Record: 13-5 (Tied for third place with Barron and Cameron) Number of Regional Championships: 12 Results vs. Cumberland: Cumberland swept the season series, winning 82-64 in Ladysmith on Jan. 16 and 77-64 in Cumberland on Feb. 21. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2389855' first='Andrew' last='Lehman'] (6-2, Sr., 21.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2389718' first='Timmy' last='Meltz'] (6-2, Sr., 19.0 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2792933' first='Braeden' last='Little'] (6-2, Sr., 13.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2389720' first='Louis' last='Zimmer'] (6-5, Sr., 4.7 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2960611' first='Ashton' last='Clark'] (6-1, Jr., 4.3 ppg) Skinny: Ladysmith dominated its regional beating Boyceville by 28, McDonell Catholic by 22 and Clear Lake by 18 ... Lehman, Meltz and Little all can shoot the three ... Lehman leads the team in made three-pointers with 73 ... Matching up with Cumberland's 6-foot-10 [player_tooltip player_id='1853648' first='Gavin' last='Gores'] will be a challenge for the Lumberjacks, who have won four straight outings since dropping their second game of the season to Cumberland in late February.   Cumberland Coach: Brian Dutton, 2nd year Record at School: 34-17 2024-25 Record: 20-5 Heart O'North Record: 14-4 (Tied for first place with Northwestern) Number of Regional Championships: 12 Results vs. Ladysmith: Cumberland swept the season series with Ladysmith, winning 82-64 in Ladysmith on Jan. 16 and 77-64 in Cumberland on Feb. 21. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1853648' first='Gavin' last='Gores'] (6-10, Sr., 34.7 ppg, Wyoming recruit) [player_tooltip player_id='2627948' first='Chayden' last='Berghammer'] (5-11, Sr., 11.1 ppg) Uriah Johnson (6-2, Sr., 5.7 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2407530' first='Troy' last='Majewski'] (5-10, Jr., 5.5 ppg) Jack Richter (5-10, Sr., 5.3 ppg) Skinny: The Beavers have won seven straight and beat Heart O'North upper-division finishers Cameron (twice) and Ladysmith down the stretch to get a share of the league title with Northwestern, also a sectional qualifier ... Gores is one of the best seniors in Wisconsin and also a Mr. Basketball finalist ... In addition to his 34.7 ppg, he also is contributing 14.5 rpg, 2.2 spg and 1.1 bspg ... Gores can be effective offensively from different spots on the court, and is nearly impossible for smaller teams to handle near the basket ... Berghammer leads the team in made three-point shots while Gores is second on the squad in that category. Prediction: Ladysmith doesn't have to make 10 or more three-point baskets to beat a good team like Cumberland. In fact, the Lumberjacks defeated Northwestern last month and made just three triples in the contest. But they had 22 assists in that game. Sharing the ball, defending as a unit and holding Gores in check will be required in order for Ladysmith to win its third match-up with the Beavers. It's a taller order. Cumberland 75, Ladysmith 66 Aquinas Coach: Brad Reinhart, 9th year Record at School: 133-93 2024-25 Record: 22-3 Mississippi Valley Record: 9-3 (Tied for first place with Holmen) Number of Regional Championships: 14 Results vs. Luther: Aquinas defeated Luther 57-53 on Feb. 10 at Aquinas. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1890447' first='Logan' last='Becker'] (6-3, Jr., 15.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2140896' first='Calvin' last='Bahr'] (6-4, Soph., 13.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2632136' first='Trey' last='Bahr'] (6-1, Sr., 13.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2735307' first='Brayden' last='Young'] (6-1, Sr., 9.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2224510' first='Finley' last='Strom'] (6-3, Jr., 7.5 ppg) Vincent Bahr (6-4, Sr., 6.8 ppg) Skinny: Aquinas shared the Mississippi Valley Conference crown with Holmen ... Becker earned first-team all-league honors while [player_tooltip player_id='2140896' first='Calvin' last='Bahr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2632136' first='Trey' last='Bahr'] each landed on the second team ... Aquinas isn't a big team, but the Blugolds have good overall size and share the ball well ... Becker can be a tough player to guard because of his ability to make jump shots or use his strength and size to overpower defenders on drives to the basket ... Aquinas advanced to the state tournament last March and lost a heartbreaker to eventual champion Mineral Point in the semifinal round. Luther Coach: Dan Unke Record at School: 40-13 2024-25 Record: 21-6 Coulee Record: 9-3 (Tied for second place with Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau) Number of Regional Championships: 7 Results vs. Aquinas: Aquinas defeated Luther 57-53 on Feb. 10 at Aquinas. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2623674' first='Will' last='Huelskamp'] (6-5, Sr., 17.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2432857' first='Synclair' last='Byus'] (6-3, Sr., 15.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2926276' first='Brody' last='Greeno'] (6-4, Jr., 7.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2736358' first='Jackson' last='Kendall'] (5-8, Sr., 7.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2926297' first='Max' last='Huelskamp'] (6-1, Jr., 6.3 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2926287' first='Logan' last='Pierce'] (5-9, Soph., 6.0 ppg) Skinny: Byus had 25 points, four three-point baskets, four rebounds, three assists and three steals when the Knights dropped a 57-53 decision at Aquinas in early February ... [player_tooltip player_id='2623674' first='Will' last='Huelskamp'] and Byus each were member of Luther's 2023 Division 4 state-title team ... The Knights beat Mondovi, Durand-Arkansaw and Regis at the regional level ... Luther had to rally in the second half to overtake host Regis 70-67 as [player_tooltip player_id='2623674' first='Will' last='Huelskamp'] led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Prediction: These two teams are very familiar with each other, both from their contest during the season and from a steady diet of competition in the summer. Aquinas got a big game from Becker in its regional-final win over Fall Creek as he finished with 26 points. This could be another tight one as the Coulee region powers go head-to-head with a sectional-final berth at stake. Aquinas 63, Luther 56 SECTIONAL 2 Thursday's Semifinals No. 1 seed Auburndale (23-3) vs. No. 2 seed Stratford (24-2) at Wausau West No. 1 seed Bonduel (25-1) vs. No. 2 seed Southern Door (23-3) at Green Bay Southwest Auburndale Coach: Chad Weinfurter, 17th year Record at School: 331-96 2024-25 Record: 23-3 Marawood South Record: 13-3 (Second place) Number of Regional Championships: 24 Results vs. Stratford: Auburndale won at home 50-46 on Jan. 17 while losing at Stratford 56-33 on Feb. 24. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2629803' first='Blake' last='Raab'] (5-9, Sr., 17.8 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2629808' first='Peyton' last='Weinfurter'] (5-9, Jr., 8.9 ppg) Josh Lundgren (5-9, Jr., 8.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2493659' first='Thomas' last='Aue'] (6-7, Sr., 8.3 ppg) Keegan Empey (5-9, Sr., 7.0 ppg) Skinny: Tradition-rich Auburndale had yet another highly successful season under coach Chad Weinfurther, winning 23 of 26 games and finishing second in the Marawood South ... Raab was voted Player of the Year in the league while [player_tooltip player_id='2629808' first='Peyton' last='Weinfurter'] and Aue each earned second-team honors ... In a deadlocked game, Aue made a shot in the closing seconds of the Eagles' regional final victory over Marathon.   Stratford Coach: Curt Schmidt, 25th year Record at School: 364-145 2024-25 Record: 24-2 Marawood South Record: 14-2 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 13 Results vs. Auburndale: Auburndale won at home 50-46 on Jan. 17 while losing at Stratford 56-33 on Feb. 24 Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2493707' first='Drew' last='Bruesewitz'] (5-10, Sr., 16.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2918512' first='Brooks' last='Vanderhoof'] (5-11, Jr., 9.2 ppg) Riley Spindler (5-9, Jr., 8.3 ppg) Kaden Foster (6-1, Sr., 7.4 ppg) Jett Schoenherr (5-11, Sr., 6.9 ppg) Skinny: The 'Gnats of Stratford' have enjoyed big results in 2024-25 despite a severe lack of size ... Instead of relying on a big guy in the post, Stratford uses its speed, quickness, aggressiveness and physical strength to frustrate opponents ... Stratford isn't a prolific scoring team, but Bruesewitz, Vanderhoff, Spindler and Foster are all capable three-point shooters ... Bruesewitz earned unanimous first-team all-league honors while Vanderhoof was a second-team pick and Foster and Spindler each received honorable mention honors. Prediction: No secrets between these two Marawood South powers. They know each other like the back of their hands. If Aue can become a big scoring/rebounding factor, Auburndale stands a good chance of winning the rubber match between the two. Otherwise, it might be Stratford and its band of quick, physical guards that advances. Stratford 55, Auburndale 52 Bonduel Coach: Duke Copp, 12th year Record at School: 180-113 2024-25 Record: 25-1 Central Wisconsin East Record: 14-0 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 8 Results vs. Southern Door: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2387960' first='Quinn' last='Wesenberg'] (6-3, Soph., 17.0 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2391085' first='Ryan' last='Westrich'] (6-6, Jr., 15.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2542523' first='Race' last='Anvelink'] (6-0, Sr., 14.5 ppg) Cade Johnson (5-9, Sr., 11.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2386363' first='Carter' last='Moesch'] (6-2, Soph., 10.9 ppg) Skinny: Bonduel has been nothing short of dominant in most of its games this season as the Bears are averaging 78.9 points while allowing just 52.3 ppg ... Bonduel's lone loss came at the hands of Roncalli, another Division 4 sectional qualifier ... Wesenberg and Moesch can both shoot the three and have had strong sophomore seasons ... Westrich is a rim runner who does his damage in the paint and from the foul line ... In addition to getting 15.2 ppg, Westrich also contributes 9.3 rpg ... Anvelink is one of the better defenders in northeast Wisconsin and earned first-team all-league honors along with both Wesenberg and Westrich. Southern Door Coach: Josh VandenBush, 5th year Record at School: 99-28 2024-25 Record: 23-3 Packerland Record: 16-0 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 7 Results vs. Bonduel: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1418511' first='Drew' last='Daoust'] (6-1, Sr., 32.4 ppg, Stevens Point recruit) [player_tooltip player_id='2386397' first='Caden' last='Pierre'] (5-10, Sr., 14.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2387959' first='Lauden' last='Berg'] (6-2, Jr., 13.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2634559' first='Tyler' last='Neinas'] (6-4, Sr., 7.5 ppg) Nick Beck (5-10, Sr., 2.9 ppg) Skinny: Daoust sits at No. 2 on the state's all-time scorers list with 3,068 points ... He is averaging 32.4 ppg this season and has plenty of help on a team that went unbeaten in the Packerland Conference ... Pierre led the Eagles with 24 points in the 74-60 regional-final win over Saint Mary Catholic ... Berg also averages in double figures for coach Josh VandenBush's squad. Prediction: Look for Anvelink to guard Daoust and chase him all over the court. Daoust is so crafy and good with the ball that he will find his points, but if Bonduel can limit him to 25 or under, the Bears stand a good chance of winning. Southern Door will have a tough time matching up with Westrich in the paint. Bonduel 68, Southern Door 59 SECTIONAL 3 No. 1 seed Mineral Point (25-1) vs. No. 2 seed Darlington (21-5) at Lancaster No. 5 seed Lomira (19-8) vs. No. 2 seed Marshall (20-6) at Beaver Dam Mineral Point Coach: Dan Burreson, 30th year Record at School: 470-236 2024-25 Record: 25-1 SWAL Record: 13-1 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 15 Results vs. Darlington: Mineral Point swept the season series, winning 64-61 in Darlington on Dec. 13 and 66-37 in Mineral Point on Jan. 31. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2399607' first='Jaxson' last='Wendhausen'] (6-4, Sr., 17.0 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='1289076' first='Eli' last='Lindsey'] (6-5, Sr., 15.7 ppg, Viterbo golf recruit) [player_tooltip player_id='1874969' first='Drew' last='Aschliman'] (6-3, Jr., 12.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2917117' first='Keaton' last='Dempsey'] (6-0, Jr., 8.7 ppg) Jake Phillips (6-4, Sr., 4.0 ppg) Skinny: Mineral Point is averaging 70.1 ppg and allowing a mere 44.6 ppg ... The Pointers' lone loss came at the hands of SWAL rival Southwestern on Jan. 17 ... The team has won 15 in a row since that setback, including regional triumphs over Iowa-Grant and Lancaster ... Wendhausen is a terrific shooter with very deep range while Lindsey was recently voted Player of the Year in the SWAL ... Lindsey can score inside and outside, while also guarding opposing bigs and wings ... Aschliman is the player who made the go-ahead basket a year ago with just seconds left in Mineral Point's D4 state-title game win over Kenosha St. Joseph.   Darlington Coach: Tom Uppena, 9th year Record at School: 169-35 2024-25 Record: 21-5 SWAL Record: 11-3 (Second place) Number of Regional Championships: 9 Results vs. Mineral Point: Mineral Point swept the season series with Darlington, winning 64-61 in Darlington on Dec. 13 and 66-37 in Mineral Point on Jan. 31. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2505508' first='Zeke' last='Zuberbuhler'] (6-1, Soph., 19.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2045300' first='Broker' last='Buschor'] (6-3, Jr., 19.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2369903' first='Ryder' last='Fitzsimons'] (6-2, Frosh., 9.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2509473' first='Dante' last='Glendenning'] (5-10, Soph., 6.8 ppg) Cagyn Paisley (5-10, Jr., 5.3 ppg) Skinny: After a midseason slump of sorts, Darlington enters sectional play on a nine-game winning streak ... The Redbirds got past Belleville and Cuba City in regionals and now get another shot at Mineral Point after losing twice to the Pointers during the regular season ... Buschor is a physically strong wing guard who can shoot it and drive it ... Zuberbuhler is a good athlete and an emerging scorer for coach Tom Uppena's group ... Buschor, Zuberbuhler and Fitzsimons all earned first-team all-SWAL honors. Prediction: Mineral Point seems to have Darlington's number this season with two victories over the Redbirds. The two squads match up pretty well size wise, but Lindsey might be the difference as he uses his body well to ward off defenders to score in the paint. Mineral Point 63, Darlington 57 Lomira Coach: Dan Domask, 1st year Record at School: 19-8 2024-25 Record: 19-8 Wisconsin Flyway Record: 9-5 (Fourth place) Number of Regional Championships: 5 Results vs. Marshall: Marshall defeated Lomira 54-52 on Feb. 11 in Lomira. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1561934' first='Jake' last='Broeske'] (6-9, Jr., 21.5 injured and out for season) [player_tooltip player_id='1289080' first='Jackson' last='Goebel'] (6-0, Sr., 13.7 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2381926' first='Keegan' last='Kell'] (6-0, Soph., 9.7 ppg) Charles Cole (5-10, Soph., 9.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2386273' first='Hunter' last='Duley'] (5-9, Jr., 5.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2381930' first='Blake' last='Steger'] (6-3, Soph., 5.1 ppg) Skinny: Lomira defeated No. 4 seed Dodgeland and No. 1 seed Pardeeville, both on the road, at the regional level ... The Lions have played the majority of the season without junior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1561934' first='Jake' last='Broeske'] (6-9), who was averaging 21.5 points and 12.8 rebounds when he went down for the season in the eighth game of the year ... Lomira lost five games in a row from Feb. 11 to Feb. 21 but have rebounded to win five straight ... Goebel is a solid point guard who can run a team and get into the lane to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. Marshall Coach: TJ Zweifel, 1st year Record at School: 20-6 2024-25 Record: 20-6 Capitol South Record: 8-2 (Second place) Number of Regional Championships: 17 Results vs. Lomira: Marshall defeated Lomira 54-52 on Feb. 11 in Lomira. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2423549' first='Jaylen' last='Miggins'] (6-0, Soph., 16.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='1883464' first='Kenyon' last='Miggins'] (5-10, Sr., 15.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2621267' first='Daniel' last='Nickel'] (6-2, Sr., 12.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2621276' first='Teseo' last='Ruelas'] (5-10, Sr., 9.6 ppg) Brady Kleinhanz (6-3, Jr., 9.3 ppg) Carson Connelly (6-1, Sr., 8.1 ppg) Skinny: Marshall has lost to one team since the calendar turned to 2025 -- Cambridge ... The Bluejays, a D4 qualifier in Sectional 4, beat Marshall twice to win the Capitol South championship ... Marshall, though, is hoping its winning outside of Cambridge continues on Thursday when it takes on a Lomira squad fresh from an upset win over Pardeeville in a regional final ... The Miggins brothers are a handful for any defense to contend with as Kenyon directs the offense while also scoring, and Jaylen is stellar at getting to the hoop and finishing. Prediction: Marshall's quickness and shiftiness in the backcourt is going to be something Lomira will need to stop, but Marshall must also contend with Lomira's grit and toughness. Both of these teams will compete with high energy go at each other for the full 36 minutes. In the end, Marshall's superior scoring might win out. Marshall 57, Lomira 50 SECTIONAL 4 Semifinals No. 1 seed Roncalli (24-2) vs. No. 7 seed Cedar Grove (15-12) at Kohler, Thursday No. 1 seed Cambridge (23-3) vs. No. 6 seed The Prairie School (12-15) at Elkhorn, Wednesday Roncalli Coach: Josh Erickson, 3rd year Record at School: 47-32 2024-25 Record: 24-2 Eastern Wisconsin Record: 14-0 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 15 Results vs. Cedar Grove: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1561958' first='Donovan' last='Cowley'] (6-2, Jr., 18.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2416199' first='Maddix' last='Gulseth'] (6-2, Soph., 14.1 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2625360' first='Matthew' last='Bonin'] (6-1, Sr., 12.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2420137' first='Dominik' last='Frozena'] (6-5, Jr., 9.3 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2548143' first='Landon' last='Chalupny'] (6-1, Sr., 6.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2885396' first='Aiden' last='Jorgenson'] (5-10, Jr., 3.4 ppg) Skinny: Roncalli went undefeated in the always-competitive Eastern Wisconsin Conference ... The Jets lost at Milwaukee Hamilton and then alte in the season against Howards Grove ... As usual, Roncalli shoots the ball well with Bonin, Gulseth and Cowley all good long-distance snippers ... Cowley does a bit of everything for the Jets as he's averaging 18.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 steals ... Erickson is a former Roncalli standout who has kept the program at a very high level after taking the baton from Joe Rux and Joe Garceau. Cedar Grove Coach: Jake Hock, 2nd year Record at School: 8-17 2024-25 Record: 23-29 Big East South Record: 4-8 (Fifth place) Number of Regional Championships: 7 Results vs. Roncalli: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2224528' first='Owen' last='Gulke'] (6-3, Jr., 19.4 ppg) Carter Schmitz (6-3, Jr., 17.4 ppg) Cade Borden (6-4, Sr., 9.5 ppg) Griffin Knight (6-1, Soph., 6.0 ppg) Brody Halleman (5-11, Sr., 5.6 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2822671' first='Thomas' last='Wiesner'] (6-4, Jr., 5.3 ppg) Skinny: Cedar Grove may have had the most exciting and unexpected showing during regional play ... As the No. 7 seed, the Rockets went on the road after their regional-quarterfinal win over Ozaukee ... Coach Jake Hock's squad shocked Kohler in the semifinals and then defeated Reedsville, which had upset Howards Grove, in the regional finals ... Four players scored in double figures against Reedsville while Schmidt and Gulke triggered the 83-81 win over Kohler with 29 and 26 points, respectively. Prediction: No question, Cedar Grove is playing its best basketball right now. Wins over Kohler and Reedsville on successive nights are impressive, to say the least. Roncalli has played well all year and came from behind to beat Flyway Conference champion Saint Mary's Springs in the regional finals as Cowley scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Roncalli 68, Cedar Grove 57 Cambridge Coach: Alex Ranney, 1st year Record at School: 23-3 2024-25 Record: 23-3 Capitol North Record: 10-0 (First place) Number of Regional Championships: 8 Results vs. The Prairie School: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1598980' first='Matthew' last='Buckman'] (6-5, Sr., 24.3 ppg, Hillsdale recruit) [player_tooltip player_id='2621275' first='Drew' last='Holzhueter'] (6-0, Sr., 11.5 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2758142' first='Jett' last='Horton'] (6-0, Jr., 9.0 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2404952' first='Cal' last='Nottestad'] (6-4, Jr., 8.8 ppg) Kiefer Parish (6-0, Sr., 7.2 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2714923' first='Oscar' last='Brown'] (6-2, Frosh., 5.7 ppg) Skinny: It's been a banner season for Cambridge as the Bluejays won the Capitol North title with a 10-0 record ... Buckman has been stellar all winter as the NCAA Division II recruit for Hillsdale is averaging 24.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.1 steals ... Outside of Buckman, the Bluejays have a balanced lineup with several players capable of making long-distance shots or penetrating to the basket ... The Bluejays have won eight in a row since losing to Abundant Life Christian 69-63 on Feb. 10. The Prairie School Coach: Jason Atanasoff, 14th year Record at School: 207-157 2024-25 Record: 12-15 Metro Classic Record: 3-11 (Seventh place) Number of Regional Championships: 8 Results vs. Cambridge: Did not play. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2140901' first='Chandler' last='Perry'] (6-3, Soph., 12.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2508284' first='Dalton' last='Ahlensdorf'] (6-5, Soph., 11.7 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='1289089' first='Carsen' last='Eeg'] (5-11, Sr., 11.3 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2508306' first='Ryan' last='Vanoss'] (6-0, Soph., 9.4 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2841632' first='Nolan' last='Greb'] (6-1, Jr., 7.9 ppg) [player_tooltip player_id='2503099' first='Emmett' last='Wassil'] (6-3, Frosh., 7.0 ppg) Skinny: The Hawks won just three of 14 games in the Metro Classic Conference, but playing primarily Division 2/3 schools in league play prepared the team well for the playoffs ... The Prairie School beat Milwaukee Lifelong Learning, Salam and Deerfield at the regional level ... Coach Jason Atanasoff has a very talented, but extremely young squad ... Eeg is the leader for the group as a senior and starting point guard ... Perry recently returned to the Hawks' lineup after missing nine games due to an injury ... Vanoss had three triples and 13 points in the regional-final win over Deerfield. Prediction: Cambridge has been a tough out all winter, primarily because it defends, is disciplined on offense and has a true go-to player in Buckman. The Bluejays are built for a deep playoff run and figure to get past the young and talented cast from The Prairie School. Cambridge 71, The Prairie School 57

Results from my regional final predictions followed by my overall mark in each division: