District 68: Preview, Predictions, And Players

<h3>PREVIEW</h3> <p>If you want to see some high quality Division 3 basketball, head to Glen Lake and check out District 68. There are 5 quality basketball teams ready to square off in the bracket. The teams bring in a eye-popping combined regular season record of 77-22. Not only does this district feature good teams, but there are some legitimate next level talents as well.</p> <h3>PREDICTIONS</h3> <p>QUARTERFINALS</p> <p>Maple City Glen Lake (15-5) vs. Elk Rapids (13-6)</p> <p>Prediction:  Maple City Glen Lake</p> <p>Elk Rapids stays close, but Hazelton matchup is an issue.</p> <p>SEMIFINALS</p> <p>Maple City Glen Lake vs. Benzie Central (17-3)</p> <p>How about a rubber match? This one is anybody’s game coming down to the final minutes. </p> <p>Traverse City St. Francis vs. Mancelona</p> <p>Prediction:  Traverse City St. Francis</p> <p>Mancelona is a quality team and they will battle St. Francis, but TCSF is just too athletic.</p> <p>CHAMPIONSHIP</p> <p>Benzie Central vs. Traverse City St. Francis</p> <p>Prediction:  Benzie Central</p> <p>This could be an instant classic and one of the best district championship games regardless of division.</p> <h3>PLAYERS</h3> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986887" first="Spencer" last="Ball"] (2023, PG, Elk Rapids)</strong></p> <p>Don’t forget about Elk Rapids in this draw! Ball is a speedy lead guard that can make things happen and control the pace of the game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="864009" first="Nate" last="Childers"] (2022, PG, Benzie Central)</strong></p> <p>Childers’ story could be a movie someday. He’s one of the most improved players in the state from freshman year to senior year. Childers just keep getting better. He will be playing basketball for Albion next season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986579" first="Joey" last="Donahue"] (2023, SF, Traverse City St. Francis)</strong></p> <p>Donahue might be the best pure athlete of the bunch. He’s tough to contain with his athletic frame and ability to hit the open floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985668" first="Luke" last="Hazelton"] (2023, F, Glen Lake)</strong></p> <p>Hazelton is an absolute matchup nightmare. He can score from the paint and the perimeter, fully taking advantage of his matchup. Remember, earlier this season he led his team to an upset win over the 1 seed.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985667" first="Wyatt" last="Nausadis"] (2023, PG, Traverse City St. Francis)</strong></p> <p>Nausadis is an elite prospect statewide and might end up one of the best ever from Traverse City. He can score and handle well enough to bring home a district title, and maybe more.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="864021" first="Quinn" last="Zickert"] (2022, CG, Benzie Central)</strong></p> <p>Zickert is an underrated talent that is very efficient offensively and a better passer than most might realize. Big games by Zickert could make the way for a district title.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>