Girls Basketball Thoughts.

Written Sunday February 18th at 10:10 AM 

Updated Sunday February 25th at 10:00 AM

West Bloomfield (22): The Lakers are locked in as the top seed in their district which means they would see either North Farmington or Farmington in the district semifinals and either Birmingham Marian or Farmington Hills Mercy in the district finals. West Bloomfield should be battle tested. Coach Darryle McAllister has this team believing right now for another deep postseason run.

Rochester (27): This is the best case for the Falcons. They are locked in as the A team in the district which means they would play Romeo in the district semifinals and have their possible rematch with Stoney Creek in the district finals. Coach Bill Thurston’s team might be the most dangerous team in this district.

Stoney Creek (27): The Cougars are locked in as the top seed in their district which means they would get the bye and play Adams or Utica Eisenhower in the district semifinals. Stoney Creek has wins over Utica Eisenhower, Adams, Rochester, and Romeo as well. There has to be a sense of concern for Coach Columbus Williams’s team, they have had battles with these respective teams and had to survive them. If they get Rochester in the district finals that would be very interesting. (Stoney Creek won both games by a combined three points). The Cougars have home court but they have shown at times they can be vulnerable.

Lake Orion (29): The Dragons are locked into the second seed in their district. They will see Waterford Kettering in the district semifinals. Lake Orion could see arch rival Clarkston in the district finals which both teams split their regular season series. It should be a very interesting matchup to see for Coach Bob Brydges’s team.

Clarkston (29): The Wolves are locked into the top seed in their district. They will see Waterford Mott in the district semifinals. Clarkston could see arch rival Lake Orion in the district finals which both teams split their regular season series. It should be a very interesting matchup to see for Coach Aaron Goodnough’s team.

Oxford (32): The Wildcats are locked into the second seed in their district which means they could see Grand Blanc in the district finals. Coach Rachel Bryer’s team will see Davison in the district semifinals. Grand Blanc will take on the winner of Holly and Lapeer in the district semifinals. The Wildcats won 42-34 over the Cardinals on December Seventh but the injury to Sophia Raab is something to monitor. Oxford will be a very interesting team to watch in their district.

Royal Oak (23): The Ravens are locked to the second seed in their district after falling to Groves last Friday night which cost them the top spot in the district. Coach Brian Sopota’s team will see Groves in the district semifinals which they split their meetings. If they can get by the Falcons then they could see Warren Cousino in the district finals pending if both teams take care of business. It should be very interesting to see how this goes.

Bloomfield Hills (28): The Blackhawks will be the B team in the district which means they would play Troy Athens on that Monday. It would be a very interesting matchup to say the least between two teams that haven't met each other in the regular season. The winner will see Troy in the district semifinals, it would be very interesting if Coach Kristen Massey's team plays the Colts in the district semifinals but right now they have to prepare for Troy Athens.

Harper Woods (60): The Pioneers are locked into the top seed in their district which means they would play Eastpointe in the district semifinals and either Harper Woods Chandler Park or Detroit East English Village Prep in the district finals. Coach LaToyna Tate's team has been up and down as of late which is a big concern heading into the postseason but what helps Harper Woods is they have home court and the district is not the strongest.

Seaholm (28): The Maples are locked into the two seed which means they would have a bye and play Avondale in the district semifinals. Seaholm has a golden opportunity which awaits them and could see Troy, Troy Athens, or Bloomfield Hills in the district finals. Coach Chris Manchester's team is in a very good spot right now.

Groves (23): The Falcons are locked as the A team in their district. Groves has been up and down this season for Coach Alison Hidey. They will see Royal Oak in the district semifinals which should be very interesting since the two teams split their meetings in the regular season. The winner will most likely meet Warren Cousino in the district finals. This presents an opportunity for Hidey to make a ton of noise this postseason.

North Farmington (22): The Raiders are locked as the C team in their district which means they could play Farmington in the first round in which they won their regular season meeting 59-12 on December eighteenth. If they win over their arch rivals then they would see West Bloomfield in the district semifinals. Coach Michael Allan has done a great job in his first season with North Farmington but in the district, his team got sentenced by the district formula.

Southfield Arts and Tech (21): The Warriors will be the D team in their district which means that they would play Oak Park in the first round. If Coach Shaquita Coltrane's team wins that game they would  see Detroit Renaissance in the district semifinals. Southfield Arts and Tech has a really tough path if  especially if they have to play Detroit Renaissance in the district semifinals.

Troy (28): The Colts are the top seed in their district which means they would play the winner of Troy Athens and Bloomfield Hills in the district semifinals. It would be the third time that Coach Laura Guzman's team would play the Red Hawks if they win but if they play the Blackhawks that would be a daunting matchup for Guzman despite having Diamond Prince, Reagan Zeiter, and Olivia Sprangler especially in the interior. Troy is in a great spot, it depends on the matchup.

Berkley (21): The Bears got a great draw when it came to the MPR. They have home court however Berkley is the A team which means they would have to play Redford Thurston in the first round on that Monday. If the Bears win over Redford Thurston then they would see Detroit Mumford which looks very winnable in the district semifinals. Coach Clay Shaver had done a very good job with his team this season. Berkley is a sleeper in this district.

Adams (27): The Highlanders are locked in as the B team in the district meaning they would have to play Utica Eisenhower in the first round then if they get by the Eagles which would be a tall task then they would play Stoney Creek or Romeo in the district semifinals. Adams played Stoney Creek very tough in the Crosstown Showdown. Coach Joe Malburg’s team is playing with nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Troy Athens (28): The Red Hawks are locked in as the C team in their district. They would be playing on that Monday against Bloomfield Hills. Whoever wins would play Troy in the district semifinals. Troy Athens is a dangerous team for anyone to play against in their district. Coach Stacie Klump's team is very interesting to watch.

Farmington (22): The Falcons are locked in as the B team in their district which means they will play North Farmington in the first round. Farmington fell 59-12 to North Farmington on December Eighteenth. If they win that game then they see West Bloomfield in the district semifinals. Coach Natalie Nowak’s team basically got sentenced by the district formula.

Avondale (28): The Yellow Jackets are locked as the A team in their district meaning they would have to play Seaholm in the district semifinals. It’s a tough matchup for Coach Roy Christmon and Avondale because of the injuries but they could surprise and pull off an upset, anything's possible.

Ferndale (58): The Eagles are in a very interesting spot when it comes to the postseason. They are the two seed which means they would play Detroit University Prep or Detroit Henry Ford in the district semifinals. Coach Keith Paris team could see Birmingham Detroit Country Day in the district final which could be the ultimate test for his program who has had a nice season.

Ferndale University (58): The Eagles are locked in as the D team in their district which means they would play Detroit Lincoln King in the first round and if they get by that game then they would play Birmingham Detroit Country Day in the district semifinals. It’s going to be very tough for Coach Brianna Rowe’s team.

Oak Park (21): The Knights are locked in as the B team in their district which means they would play Southfield Arts and Tech in the first round on that Monday. If they upset the Warriors then they would play Detroit Renaissance in the district semifinals. It's going to be very tough for Coach Tyler Washington and Oak Park with how they have struggled this season.

Pontiac: The Phoenix have dropped out of the postseason which was very surprising. If they were in the district, they would have had a tough matchup with Lake Orion in the district semifinals but it is what is.

 

Here is the Girls Basketball MPR formula.

https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/MPR/2023-24/2023-24%20FINAL%20GBB.pdf