Girls Soccer District Preview.

Written Sunday May 12th at 10:20 AM

Here are the girls soccer district preview

District 5 at Davison

Lapeer vs. LAKE ORION

CLARKSTON vs. Grand Blanc

Flushing vs. Davison

Lapeer/LAKE ORION vs. OXFORD

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a very interesting district, any team can win this district. Oxford and Clarkston have battled for the two seeds all season with the Wildcats getting the top seed in the district after the Wolves 3-2 loss to Lake Orion in Petoskey. The Dragons are the wildcard, they have had tough losses to Davison, Oxford, and Clarkston, there's a real possibility they could see these three teams again. Grand Blanc has been a soccer power and has a very interesting matchup against Clarkston. This district could be as tough as any in the State with a ton of very good teams.

PROJECTION: This is anyone's district to take, I think four teams have a great chance to win this district. I see Lake Orion going on a revenge tour, I think the Dragons have learned from their blown leads against Davison, Clarkston, and Oxford and going into Petoskey and finishing unbeaten has given them some confidence heading into the postseason. Grand Blanc could beat Clarkston and make a run themselves. I see Lake Orion making some noise and shocking people in this district. PICK: LAKE ORION.

 

District 8 at Waterford Mott

FARMINGTON vs. WEST BLOOMFIELD

NORTH FARMINGTON vs. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

FARMINGTON/WEST BLOOMFIELD vs. BLOOMFIELD HILLS

NORTH FARMINGTON/SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs. Waterford Mott

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a very interesting district with two division champs and a Red power. Southfield Arts and Tech won the Gold while Bloomfield Hills is a Red power, and West Bloomfield won the Blue. Farmington and North Farmington both struggled and Waterford Mott was up and down in the Lakes Valley Conference. There are a ton of storylines to watch in this district on Scott Lake Road in Waterford.

PROJECTION: Bloomfield Hills should have no problem in this district. I think West Bloomfield could give some trouble but the Blackhawks are battle tested and this district will see why. PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS.

 

District 14 at Seaholm

ROYAL OAK vs. FERNDALE

TROY ATHENS vs. SEAHOLM

GROVES vs. BERKLEY

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE vs. TROY

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a very interesting district in Birmingham. I think there three teams that could win this district and make a deep postseason run in the State tournament. Troy Athens and Troy have both been state ranked all season. The Colts won the Red this season but barely. Troy Athens and Troy tied at 1-1 in a rain shorten game a few weeks ago. Berkley could be a sleeper to watch and could give anyone in this district some trouble. Ferndale and Royal Oak could be a very interesting game between the two rivals. Groves has been up and down this season.

PROJECTION: I think this could be the Battle of Troy Part Two but Berkley could spoil things and they are more than capable of upsetting Troy Athens. I think this is Red Hawks/Colts part two and whoever wins will have a deep postseason run. Troy Athens is more experienced and have been there but Troy has the best player in this district but experience matters in a tournament like this. PICK: TROY ATHENS.

 

District 15 at Rochester

Utica Ford II vs. Utica

Utica Eisenhower vs. Romeo

STONEY CREEK vs. ROCHESTER

Utica Ford II/Utica vs. ADAMS

EARLY THOUGHTS: This district has proven to be one of the most toughest districts in the State for girls soccer. Stoney Creek knocked off top ranked Rochester in the district finals on their way to win the Division One State crown last season. Stoney Creek and Rochester is going to be a very interesting quarterfinal matchup with that winner likely seeing Utica Eisenhower in the district semifinals. Adams got the best draw of the group getting a bye to the district semifinals. Utica Eisenhower will also be a tough out for anyone but they have Romeo first who has been improving

PROJECTION: Anyone can win this district as mentioned and whoever wins this district has a deep run in the State tournament in them. I think Adams has the best chance to get to the district finals. The bottom half of the bracket is brutal with Stoney Creek/Rochester with the winner getting Utica Eisenhower in the district semifinals. This might be the Eagles best chance to win this district but the Falcons have a lot to prove even though they have not had the best of seasons. PICK: UTICA EISENHOWER.

 

District 31 at Avondale

Birmingham Marian vs. Detroit Renaissance

Warren Fitzgerald vs. AVONDALE

Farmington Hills Mercy vs. OAK PARK

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood vs. Lamphere

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district. Birmingham Marian looks to be the favorite in this district for a ton of reasons. Madison Heights Lamphere might have the best chance to make some noise in this district. Farmington Hills Mercy won the Catholic League tourney crown for the first time in 31 years and appear to be the darkhorse in this district. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood could have a very strong say in this district as well.

PROJECTION: This is a very interesting district. Farmington Hills Mercy could make a run while Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood could have a strong say and could also give Madison Heights Lamphere some problems in this district. This is the Mustangs district to lose. PICK: BIRMINGHAM MARIAN.