Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM
Updated Sunday February 15th at 9:15 AM
District 62 @ Goodrich
5. Linden vs 4. Lake Fenton
Winner plays 1. Goodrich
6. Brandon vs 3. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
Winner plays 2. PONTIAC
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: JJ Claudio-Pontiac
X FACTOR: Dominic Melaragni- Goodrich
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Goodrich
MOST DANGEROUS: Pontiac
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This will be a very interesting district. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep has been red hot and has been gaining a ton of momentum since their loss Detroit Loyola winning six of their last eight games. If the Fighting Irish get past Brandon in the first round then it sets up a really interesting matchup with Pontiac in the district semifinals. The Fighting Irish beat the Phoenix 55-52 at Pontiac in the district finals last season. Both teams are different this season which makes this possible matchup that more interesting. The Phoenix have been on a roll and they are built for the now and in the future. Goodrich is the favorite to win this district with home court and a legendary coach in Gary Barns. They are on the other side and they'll get the winner of Lake Fenton and Linden. Goodrich have beaten Lake Fenton twice but they have not played Linden this season. The Martians and Phoenix would be a very interesting district final but both teams will have very interesting semifinal matchups if they can get there. Goodrich needs to be on upset alert despite having home court in this district.
District 60 @ Harper Woods Chandler Park
5. Detroit East English Village Prep vs 4. HARPER WOODS
Winner plays 1. Detroit Edwin Denby Tech
6. St. Clair Shores South Lake vs 3. Eastpointe
Winner plays 2. Harper Woods Chandler Park
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Samuel Pettit- Harper Woods
X FACTOR: Delvon Dixson- Detroit Edwin Denby Tech
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Harper Woods Chandler Park
MOST DANGEROUS: Detroit Edwin Denby Tech
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district and a tough road for Harper Woods. The Pioneers will have to see Detroit East English Village Prep in the first round and if they win that game then they will see Detroit Edwin Denby Tech in the district semifinals which is going to be very tough. Eastpointe has been rolling as of late. They could give Harper Woods Chandler Park problems in the district semifinals but they have to play St. Clair Shores South Lake in the first round. The Shamrocks beat the Cavaliers twice but it's always hard to beat a team three times. This is a wide open district to watch.
District 58 @ Detroit Old Redford
5. Detroit Jalen Rose Academy vs 4. Detroit Lincoln King Academy
Winner plays 1. FERNDALE
6. FERNDALE UNIVERSITY vs 3. Detroit Old Redford Academy
Winner plays 2. Hazel Park
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Drew Wilson-Detroit Old Redford Academy
X FACTOR: Eden Vinyard- Ferndale
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Detroit Old Redford Academy
MOST DANGEROUS: Ferndale
SAMMY THOUGHTS: The Eagles are the overwhelming favorite in this district based off of their demanding schedule. Ferndale University has a good chance to make an impact in this district. The Eagles could make the district finals with the way this bracket is set up. Detroit Old Redford Academy is dangerous but they haven't played well lately. Hazel Park might have a shot as well and have the other bye. This looks to be Ferndale's district to lose.
District 29 @ Troy Athens
5. Warren Mott vs 4. ROYAL OAK
Winner plays 1. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
3. TROY ATHENS vs 2. TROY
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: CJ Hairston- Royal Oak
X FACTOR: Alan Spahic- Troy Athens
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
MOST DANGEROUS: Troy
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This should be a very interesting district. Troy, Troy Athens, and Royal Oak know each other very well playing in the Blue this season. The Red Hawks and Colts split their season series winning on the opposite floor and both teams have beaten the Ravens at least once. Royal Oak got the best draw despite their struggles and issues. The Ravens should get past Warren Mott in the first round and play Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood in the district semifinals which is extremely winnable. Troy vs Troy Athens round three should be a fun one to watch in the district semifinals. This is a wide open district.
District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower
5. Utica Eisenhower vs 4. Utica
Winner plays 1. ROCHESTER
6. Romeo vs 3. STONEY CREEK
Winner plays 2. ADAMS
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Cannon Flynn- Adams
X FACTOR: Logan Pleasant- Rochester
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Rochester
MOST DANGEROUS: Utica Eisenhower
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district could have a ton of storylines. Rochester has been unbeaten all season long and they have beaten three teams that are in this district this season (Adams, Stoney Creek, and Utica.) The Falcons could see some traps along the way starting with a district semifinal matchup with Utica or Utica Eisenhower. The Eagles have had a miserable season mainly because of injuries but when they are healthy they are very dangerous. Utica has been red hot, winners of five of their last six games. The Chieftains beat the Eagles twice but lost to the Falcons 66-41 back in December. Stoney Creek and Adams are on the other side of the bracket. The Highlanders split with the Cougars with each team winning on the opposing home floor. Stoney Creek beat Romeo 65-45 before Christmas so that will be a rematch in the first round. The Highlanders and Cougars have proven to give problems to Rochester and would love to get another shot at the Falcons as would everyone else in this district particularly those that have played them. Coach Nick Evola and the Falcons know that they are the HUNTED and not the HUNTERS.
District 27 @ Lake Orion
5. WATERFORD KETTERING vs 4. LAKE ORION
Winner plays 1. AVONDALE
3. WATERFORD MOTT vs 2. CLARKSTON
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Nate Giacolone- Lake Orion
X FACTOR: JaKobe Liford- Avondale
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Avondale
MOST DANGEROUS: Lake Orion
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This could be a very interesting district in Dragon Country. Avondale has had a very successful season with the top seed and is the favorite in the district. The Yellow Jackets are more than capable of having a deep postseason run especially if they can win this district. Avondale could see Lake Orion in the district semifinals which could be very interesting pending if the Dragons can get by Waterford Kettering on their home floor. The Dragons know JaKobe Liford extremely well (Liford played at Lake Orion during his freshman and sophomore seasons before transferring to Auburn Hills.) Lake Orion matches the Yellow Jackets when it comes to size and experience however Avondale has the advantage athletically. The coaching matchup should also be very interesting between Coach Jose Andredas and Coach Aaron Fox. Clarkston and Waterford Mott should be very interesting in the district semifinals. The Wolves are a systematic program which they've always been under legendary Coach Dan Fife has created and Coach Tim Waslik has kept. The Corsairs have two athletic bigs in Tori Robinson and Damari Stephens but the depth is a concern for Coach Jeff Jayson. This should be a very interesting district to watch.
District 26 @ West Bloomfield
5. Lakeland vs 4. WEST BLOOMFIELD
Winner plays 1. Walled Lake Northern
3. Walled Lake Central vs 2. Orchard Lake St. Marys
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Anthony Camacho- Walled Lake Central
X FACTOR: Curtis Britton- West Bloomfield
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Walled Lake Northern
MOST DANGEROUS: Orchard Lake St. Marys
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This should be a very interesting district. West Bloomfield is the host and got a great draw despite getting the four seed and dealing with an injury to Curtis Britton. If the Lakers were to win over Lakeland then they would see Walled Lake Northern in the district semifinals which looks very winnable for Coach Arnette Jordan. The Knights have been solid under Coach Ryan Negoshian and have the top seed in the district. Orchard Lake St. Marys is very dangerous and should get to the district finals. It won't be an easy road for anyone who might have to deal with the Eaglets.
District 25 @ Oxford
5. Holly vs 4. OXFORD
Winner plays 1. Grand Blanc
6. Lapeer vs 3. Flint Kearsley
Winner plays 2. Davison
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Brennan Elling- Oxford
X FACTOR: Aiden Tipton- Flint Kearsley
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Davison
MOST DANGEROUS: Flint Kearsley
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district looks like a complete mismatch on paper. Grand Blanc is the favorite and is coming off a very tough loss in the Saginaw Valley League championship game to Saginaw Heritage but there are some unique matchups. Oxford and Holly is an upset trap waiting to happen in the first round. Flint Kearsley and Davison would be a fun matchup in the district semifinals. The Cardinals survived the Hornets 70-69 earlier in the season. No one though is touching the Bobcats unless some miracle happens.
District 24 @ Southfield Arts and Tech
5. GROVES vs 4. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
Winner plays 1. Birmingham Brother Rice
6. BERKLEY vs 3. SEAHOLM
Winner plays 2. BLOOMFIELD HILLS
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Greg Grays- Birmingham Brother Rice
X FACTOR: Daron Mason- Bloomfield Hills
PRONE TO GET UPSET: Birmingham Brother Rice
MOST DANGEROUS: Seaholm
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district could have some interesting storylines. Southfield Arts and Tech has been very consistent and has home court. Groves has had a rough season. Seaholm has been rolling and is very dangerous right now. Bloomfield Hills has had a very strong season and has been under the radar. I've heard a lot of talk of Birmingham Brother Rice, this and that from The PREP Sports site but I think the Warriors are on upset alert. Birmingham Brother Rice had an early exit in the Catholic League tournament despite having a strong season. The Black Hawks are more than capable of winning this district but they'll likely have to see the Maples in the district semifinals, a team that they have beaten twice but it's always hard to beat a team three times. This will be a district that will be very interesting.
District 23 @ Hamtramck
5. OAK PARK vs 4. Detroit Mumford
Winner plays 1. Warren Fitzgerald
6. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit vs 3. Hamtramck
Winner plays 2. Detroit Renaissance
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Colin Langdon- Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit.
X FACTOR: Jayden Miller- Detroit Renaissance
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Detroit Renaissance
MOST DANGEROUS: Hamtramck
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district in Hamtramck. The host Cosmos along with Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit and Detroit Renaissance are on one side of the bracket which is very interesting. The Cubs have been very disappointing going through a coaching change and a transition period this season. Warren Fitzgerald has a good draw to get to the district finals. This is going to be very tough for Oak Park. The Knights will have it tough with Detroit Mumford in the first round and if they win over the Mustangs then they will see the Spartans in the district semifinals, as mentioned it's going to be tough for the Knights.
District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson
5. NORTH FARMINGTON vs 4. Livonia Stevenson
Winner plays 1. Redford Thurston
6. Livonia Churchill vs 3. FARMINGTON
Winner plays 2. Livonia Franklin
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Myles Smith-Farmington
X FACTOR: Jayden Glinz- North Farmington
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Livonia Franklin
MOST DANGEROUS: Farmington
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district. North Farmington has a shot if they play well against Livonia Stevenson in the first round but they will have it tough with Redford Thurston in the district semifinals. The Raiders inconsistency could be their biggest downfall. Farmington has a shot but they need to get by Livonia Churchill which they should and then Livonia Franklin in the district semifinals. North Farmington has the toughest road having to play the host Spartans on that Monday but the Falcons road is not rosy but is better off than their arch rivals. It's possible that the Farmington schools could meet in the district final however both teams have tough paths.
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