Written Tuesday June 11th at 1:45 AM
Updated Saturday February 1st at 1:40 PM
These are the districts, they will be updated with the most updated information.
This is the bracket formula.
https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/MPR/2024-25/FINAL-BB.pdf?time=1738430715611
District 22 @ Livonia Franklin
FARMINGTON
NORTH FARMINGTON
Livonia Franklin
Livonia Churchill
Livonia Stevenson
Redford Thurston
MATCHUPS
6. Livonia Franklin vs 3. FARMINGTON
Winner plays 2. NORTH FARMINGTON
5. Livonia Churchill vs 4. Livonia Stevenson
Winner plays 1. Redford Thurston
FAVORITE: North Farmington
NEXT: Farmington
DARKHORSE: Redford Thurston
PLAYER ON SPOT: Avi Melster- North Farmington.
UPSET ALERT: Redford Thurston
ANALYST UPDATE: Redford Thurston has had an incredible season and is locked in for the number one seed. They could be staring at Livonia Churchill or Livonia Stevenson in the district semifinals which would be a very interesting matchup. The Spartans won the season series but by a combined 10 points and it's always hard to beat a team three times and that team could upset Redford Thurston. The Farmington schools could be a huge problem for Redford Thurston pending if they can win their district semifinal matchup but the Farmington schools would play each other in the district semifinals if Farmington can get by Livonia Franklin in the first round. For Redford Thurston the possibility of having to see Farmington or North Farmington in a district final is not a good omen. Overall the Raiders are the favorite to win this district followed by the Falcons.
District 24 @ Groves
GROVES
SEAHOLM
OAK PARK
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
Birmingham Brother Rice
MATCHUPS
6. SEAHOLM vs 3. BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Winner plays 2. GROVES
5. OAK PARK vs 4. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
Winner plays 1. Birmingham Brother Rice
FAVORITE: Birmingham Brother Rice
NEXT: Groves
DARKHORSE: Bloomfield Hills
PLAYER ON SPOT: Greg Grays- Birmingham Brother Rice.
UPSET ALERT: Bloomfield Hills
ANALYST UPDATE: This should be a really interesting district in Beverly Hills which has a proven Red power and a proven Catholic League power which could meet in the district finals. Seaholm and Bloomfield Hills are locked to have a rematch while Southfield Arts and Tech has to play Oak Park in the first round. The Southfield Arts and Tech/Oak Park winner has Birmingham Brother Rice while the Seaholm/Bloomfield Hills winner has Groves in the district semifinals. This district still looks like it has Birmingham Brother Rice and Groves in the district final written all over it.
District 25 @ West Bloomfield
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Orchard Lake St. Marys
Lakeland
Walled Lake Central
Walled Lake Northern
MATCHUPS
5. Walled Lake Northern vs 4. Lakeland
Winner plays 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys
3. WEST BLOOMFIELD vs 2. Walled Lake Central
FAVORITE: Orchard Lake St. Marys
NEXT: Walled Lake Central
DARKHORSE: West Bloomfield
PLAYER ON SPOT: Jayden Savoury- Orchard Lake St. Marys.
UPSET ALERT: Walled Lake Central
ANALYST UPDATE: This is a very interesting district which features the defending Division One State Champs. The battle of Bogie Lake (Lakeland vs Walled Lake Northern) is the first round matchup and it's a rivalry game. The Eagles and Knights split their season series but Lakeland has a big triple overtime win over Waterford Mott which is why they will be wearing white however Walled Lake Northern upset Walled Lake Central 35-32 recently. The winner will see Orchard Lake St. Marys in the district semifinals. West Bloomfield and Walled Lake Central is going to be very interesting in the district semifinals considering the Lakers beat the Vikings 55-47 in this round last season and West Bloomfield has played a much tougher schedule. Whoever wins that game likely sees Orchard Lake St. Marys in the district finals in what will be a really tough matchup.
District 26 @ Lapeer
OXFORD
Lapeer
Davison
Grand Blanc
Swartz Creek
Holly
MATCHUPS
6. Holly vs 3. Swartz Creek
Winner plays 2. Grand Blanc
5. Lapeer vs 4. Davison
Winner plays 1. OXFORD
FAVORITE: Grand Blanc
NEXT: Oxford
DARKHORSE: Davison
PLAYER ON SPOT: Luke Stoffan- Oxford.
UPSET ALERT: Swartz Creek
ANALYST UPDATE: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district final. Oxford and Grand Blanc are the top two seeds. Swartz Creek has the three seed which sets them up with Holly. The Dragons swept the season series from the Bronchos but it's always hard to beat a team three times in a season. It was Holly that upset Davison 48-47 last season in the district semifinals with that winner seeing Grand Blanc in the district semifinals. Davison will renew their rivalry with Lapeer where the Cardinals blew out the Lightning 70-43 in Davison with that winner seeing Oxford in the district semifinals. Oxford beat Davison 64-39 in November at the Ian Smith Gym. The Wildcats and Bobcats have shown vulnerabilities this season. The Cardinals are the X Factor in this district. It should be very interesting to see what happens.
District 27 @ Avondale
AVONDALE
CLARKSTON
LAKE ORION
Waterford Kettering
Waterford Mott
MATCHUPS
5. Waterford Kettering vs 4. LAKE ORION
Winner plays 1. Waterford Mott
3. CLARKSTON vs 2. AVONDALE
FAVORITE: Avondale
NEXT: Waterford Mott
DARKHORSE: Lake Orion
PLAYER ON SPOT: Tori Robinson- Waterford Mott.
UPSET ALERT: Waterford Mott
ANALYST UPDATE: This is the kiss of death district. Four teams have a chance to win this district. Lake Orion is the four seed and will have to play Waterford Kettering in the first round on Monday with the winner seeing Waterford Mott in the district semifinals. Avondale and Clarkston are set to meet for a third time in the district semifinals. The Yellow Jackets beat the Wolves twice including a stunning 55-33 blowout in Auburn Hills but it's always hard to beat a team three times in a season. The Dragons match up pretty well with the Corsairs in the district semifinals if they can get by Waterford Kettering. Waterford Mott beat Lake Orion 50-32 in the district semifinals last season. The Corsairs have been riding a ton of confidence in the Lakes Valley Conference and they have a 59-51 win over Grand Blanc. This should be a fun district to watch.
District 28 @ Rochester
ROCHESTER
ADAMS
STONEY CREEK
Utica
Romeo
Utica Eisenhower
MATCHUPS
6. Utica vs 3. ADAMS
Winner plays 2. STONEY CREEK
5. Utica Eisenhower vs 4. Romeo
Winner plays 1. ROCHESTER
FAVORITE: Adams
NEXT: Rochester
DARKHORSE: Stoney Creek
PLAYER ON SPOT: Logan Pleasant-Rochester.
UPSET ALERT: Stoney Creek
ANALYST UPDATE: This should be a fun district to keep an eye on. Rochester is the top seed and they have home court which is an added bonus. Stoney Creek has the two seed but they are on shaky footing while staring Adams in the face. The Cougars beat the Highlanders 71-56 in December but Adams has played a tough schedule with life in the Red. The Highlanders have a rematch with Utica in the first round. It was the Chieftains that beat Adams 66-61 on their home floor in the district finals last season. Romeo has somehow been red hot winning seven of their nine games which included a 53-49 win over Stoney Creek. Utica Eisenhower is the fifth seed. The Eagles want another shot at the Bulldogs after Romeo won twice this season. The three seed might be the better path for Adams especially with the way Stoney Creek has been playing. The Falcons have the best chance to win the district with the way they are playing but Adams who beat Rochester 57-50 in the regular season is the most dangerous team in this district right now.
District 29 @ Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK
TROY
TROY ATHENS
BERKLEY
Warren Mott
MATCHUPS
5. Warren Mott vs 4. BERKLEY
Winner plays 1. ROYAL OAK
3. TROY ATHENS vs 2. TROY
FAVORITE: Troy
NEXT: Royal Oak
DARKHORSE: Troy Athens
PLAYER ON SPOT: Leo Penoza- Troy.
UPSET ALERT: Royal Oak
ANALYST UPDATE: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. Royal Oak is the top seed and home court. Troy is the second seed and Troy Athens is the third seed which means they would see the Colts in the district semifinals. Warren Mott and Berkley will play each other in the first round on that Monday with the winner playing Royal Oak in the district semifinals. The Bears wouldn't mind playing the Ravens again considering they split their season series. The Colts have beaten their arch rivals twice this season but it's hard to beat a team three times. Troy is still the favorite to win this district but Royal Oak and Troy Athens might have a say.
District 60 @ Hazel Park
FERNDALE
FERNDALE UNIVERSITY
Hazel Park
Detroit Osborn
Detroit Pershing
Warren Lincoln
MATCHUPS
6. Detroit Osborn vs 3. FERNDALE
Winner plays 2. Detroit Pershing
5. FERNDALE UNIVERSITY vs 4. Hazel Park
Winner plays 1. Warren Lincoln
FAVORITE: Warren Lincoln
NEXT: Ferndale
DARKHORSE: Detroit Pershing
PLAYER ON SPOT: DaMarion Bozeman- Warren Lincoln.
UPSET ALERT: Detroit Pershing
ANALYST UPDATE: The last two State Champions are in this district for the second straight year. Warren Lincoln beat Ferndale 66-44 in the district finals last season. The Abes are the top seed which means they would see either Hazel Park or Ferndale University in the district semifinals. The Vikings and Eagles are playing each other in the first round on that Monday. Detroit Pershing and Ferndale battled for the two seed which ended up with the Doughboys getting the two seed which meant the Eagles have to play Detroit Osborn in the first round with the winner getting Detroit Pershing in the district semifinals.Warren Lincoln is the favorite to win this district with the experience but Ferndale and Detroit Pershing could have says.
District 61 @ Eastpointe
HARPER WOODS
Eastpointe
Harper Woods Chandler Park
St. Clair Shores South Lake
Center Line
MATCHUPS
5. HARPER WOODS vs 4. Eastpointe
Winner plays 1. Center Line
3. St. Clair Shores South Lake vs 2. Harper Woods Chandler Park
FAVORITE: Center Line
NEXT: Harper Woods Chandler Park
DARKHORSE: St. Clair Shores South Lake
PLAYER ON SPOT: Jyshawn Lucas- Center Line.
UPSET ALERT: Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy
ANALYST UPDATE: This is a very interesting district that features a couple of Wayne and Macomb County schools. Center Line has the top seed and has looked really good all season. Harper Woods Chandler Park has the two seed which means the Eagles will play St. Clair Shores South Lake in the district semifinals. Eastpointe has the four seed and has Harper Woods the first round. If the Shamrocks get by the Pioneers then they would play the Panthers in the district semifinals. Center Line is the favorite to win this district
District 62 @ Pontiac
PONTIAC
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
Birmingham Detroit Country Day
Macomb Lutheran North
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Madison Heights Lamphere
MATCHUPS
6. Macomb Lutheran North vs 3. PONTIAC
Winner plays 2. Birmingham Detroit Country Day
5. Madison Heights Lamphere vs 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Winner plays 1. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
FAVORITE: Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
NEXT: Pontiac
DARKHORSE: Birmingham Detroit Country Day
PLAYER ON SPOT: Joe DeCasas- Pontiac Notre Dame Prep.
UPSET ALERT: Birmingham Detroit Country Day
ANALYST UPDATE: This is going to be a really interesting district that played out to where each team was seeded. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and Birmingham Detroit Country Day has the two top seeds. Pontiac has the three seed and has to play Macomb Lutheran North in the first round with the winner getting Birmingham Detroit Country Day in the district semifinals. Madison Heights Lamphere and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood will play in the first round with the winner playing Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in the district semifinals. It's a three team district, this should be really interesting to watch.
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