Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM
Updated Sunday March 1st at 8:40 AM
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District 60 @ Birmingham Detroit Country Day
5. FERNDALE UNIVERSITY vs 4. Hazel Park
Winner plays 1. Birmingham Detroit Country Day
6. FERNDALE vs 3. Center Line
Winner plays 2. Madison Heights Lamphere
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Cira Racco- Birmingham Detroit Country Day
X FACTOR- Janiyah Thomas- Center Line
FAVORITE: Birmingham Detroit Country Day
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Center Line
MOST DANGEROUS: Madison Heights Lamphere
KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone beat Birmingham Detroit Country Day in this district???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping to be a interesting district. Birmingham Detroit Country Day is the overwhelming favorite. Madison Heights Lamphere is the two seed and they could see Center Line in the district semifinals which would be a very interesting matchup. Ferndale University and Hazel Park is a very interesting first round matchup but the winner gets the Yellow Jackets in the district semifinals which is going to be a tough matchup. I don't see anyone touching Birmingham Detroit Country Day in this district.
District 59 @ Eastpointe
5. Eastpointe vs 4. Warren Lincoln
Winner plays 1. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy
3. St. Clair Shores South Lake vs 2. HARPER WOODS
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Laynah West- Harper Woods
X FACTOR- Jayda Davis- Harper Woods
FAVORITE: Harper Woods Chandler Park
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Harper Woods Chandler Park
MOST DANGEROUS: Harper Woods
KEY STORYLINE: Can Harper Woods get to a district final???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a district that is not as strong in years past. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy is the favorite to win this district. Harper Woods is a very interesting team. The Pioneers have been up and down recently which puts them prone to be possibly upset by St. Clair Shores South Lake whom has struggled this season. This could be a battle of Harper Woods district final but the Cavaliers might have something to say about that.
District 29 @ Warren Mott
5. Warren Mott vs. 4. Warren Cousino
Winner plays 1. TROY ATHENS
3. ROYAL OAK vs 2. TROY
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Maci Zeiter- Troy
X FACTOR- Katrina Tasich- Troy Athens
FAVORITE: Troy Athens
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Troy
MOST DANGEROUS: Royal Oak
KEY STORYLINE: Can Troy exceed expectations???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district should be very interesting. Troy Athens has been playing very well and deserve the top seed in the district. The Red Hawks could see Warren Cousino who has a new coach in former Ferndale University coach Bennie Szczepkowski coaching them. The Patriots won 49-35 over Warren Mott which is the reason why they would be wearing white in the first round despite getting to sit on the visiting bench. Warren Mott has been up and down lately. Troy is the clear two seed but they have a really difficult matchup with Royal Oak in the district semifinals. Troy Athens is clearly the favorite but Troy could have a say and maybe the Ravens as well.
District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower
5. Utica vs 4. ROCHESTER
Winner plays 1. Utica Eisenhower
3. Romeo vs 2. STONEY CREEK
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Calista Ivezaj- Stoney Creek
X FACTOR- Layla Babbich- Romeo
FAVORITE: Utica Eisenhower
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Stoney Creek
MOST DANGEROUS: Rochester
KEY STORYLINE: Can Stoney Creek overcome adversity???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. The district has a ton of storylines. Utica Eisenhower has been 15-1 since the calendar turned to 2026. They won the Macomb Area Conference Red crown and has home court for the district. The Eagles won 49-46 in a very controversial district final at Stoney Creek over the Cougars last season. Stoney Creek should contend but they have to stay disciplined and in control mentally if they want to win this district. Romeo is very dangerous and has had a very strong season. Rochester is a Jekyll and Hyde type of team. Utica has struggled all season. This looks to be a rematch in the district finals but with the Cougars, the injury to Sam Fulkerson is huge at the moment and it's unknown if she will come back and the Bulldogs won't be an easy matchup for Stoney Creek in the district semifinals. This district for now looks like it's Utica Eisenhower's to lose.
District 27 @ Lake Orion
5. AVONDALE vs 4. WATERFORD
Winner plays 1. CLARKSTON
3. ADAMS vs 2. LAKE ORION
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Faith Zoldus- Adams
X FACTOR- Sasha McClellan-Avondale
FAVORITE: Clarkston
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Lake Orion
MOST DANGEROUS: Avondale
KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone beat Clarkston in this district???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district which has multiple storylines. Clarkston is the overwhelming favorite to win this district but they need to be wary of Avondale and for good reason. The Yellow Jackets have made some big changes and is not your ordinary five seed. Avondale has also played a tough schedule which their opponents win percentage is very high, only Lake Orion is higher and we know how insane their non conference slate has been. The Yellow Jackets will have a really interesting first round matchup with Waterford United in the first round and if they win that then it's Clarkston and that could be very interesting to say the least. Speaking of the Dragons, they have really struggled with the non conference plus the Red as well but they are the two seed after the season they have had. Lake Orion has a 55-51 hard fought win over Adams but the game serves as a motivator to the Highlanders in the district semifinals. This should be a very interesting district as mentioned, the Wolves are favored to win this district but if they get Avondale in the district semifinals, they need to be on upset alert. The Dragons really need to be on upset alert against Adams.
District 26 @ Oxford
5. Holly vs 4. Lapeer
Winner plays 1. Davison
3. Grand Blanc vs 2. OXFORD
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Kaitlyn Brockway- Oxford
X FACTOR- Savannah Rice- Davison
FAVORITE: Oxford
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Davison
MOST DANGEROUS: Oxford
KEY STORYLINE: Can Oxford win this district???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is setting up to be a very interesting district at Ian Smith Gym. The Wildcats and Cardinals could battle it out for the district crown. Davison has a solid team. Oxford is also a solid team. Grand Blanc is the wildcard and could pose some trouble for the Wildcats in the district semifinals. Lapeer and Holly should be an interesting matchup but a rematch between the Lightning and Cardinals seem likely in the district semifinals. This is setting up to be Oxford and Davison in the district finals barring any upsets.
District 25 @ Lakeland
5. Walled Lake Central vs 4. Walled Lake Northern
Winner plays 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys
3. Lakeland vs 2. WEST BLOOMFIELD
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sheridan Beal- West Bloomfield
X FACTOR- Allie Crighton- Orchard Lake St. Marys
FAVORITE: West Bloomfield
PRONE TO BE UPSET: West Bloomfield
MOST DANGEROUS: Lakeland
KEY STORYLINE: Can Orchard Lake St. Marys beat West Bloomfield???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a two team district in White Lake. Orchard Lake St. Marys has been on a mission under former Stoney Creek girls and Adams boys basketball coach Brad Crighton with three losses to proven powerhouses in Goodrich, Saginaw Heritage, and Jackson Lumen Christi. West Bloomfield is another very good program with multiple State Championships and final four appearances that has continued their dominance under Coach Darrin McAllister. Lakeland could give the Lakers a challenge in the district semifinals and has home court. Walled Lake Northern will see Walled Lake Central in the first round but the Knights will likely see Orchard Lake St. Marys which is a very dangerous matchup. Overall this district looks like it will be the Eaglets and Lakers squaring off for the district crown.
District 24 @ Bloomfield Hills
5. SEAHOLM vs 4. NORTH FARMINGTON
Winner plays 1. GROVES
3. Birmingham Marian vs 2. BLOOMFIELD HILLS
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Ella Swanson- Birmingham Marian
X FACTOR- Harlem Simpson- Groves
FAVORITE: Groves
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Bloomfield Hills
MOST DANGEROUS: Groves
KEY STORYLINE: Is this Groves year to win their first district since 2022???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district has some really interesting storylines. Groves has a golden opportunity to win their first district since 2022 when Coach AntJuan Simpkins led the program but was let go the following season. The Falcons went with Alison Hidey but she left after two years and went to Livonia Stevenson where she has turned the Spartans into a powerhouse. Coach Jessica Duleba has taken over and turned this program around with a run and gun offense and full court press style of play. Groves has not been their blowout selves since the month turned to February, the Falcons are 3-3 since which included losses to proven powerhouses in Birmingham Detroit Country Day, Milford, and West Bloomfield. Bloomfield Hills has had a really nice season especially with multiple freshmen along with a veteran presence that has done wonders. The Black Hawks need to be careful of Birmingham Marian. The Mustangs have really struggled with a new coaching staff and a transition period but they are still Birmingham Marian with their legacy. North Farmington has had a strong year winning the Gold in their final season in the OAA departing for the Lakes Valley Conference next season. Seaholm has really struggled to find their footing this season. The Raiders or Maples could have some issues with the Falcons style of play in the district semifinals. This district looks like this is Groves to lose.
District 23 @ Southfield Arts and Tech
5. BERKLEY vs 4. Warren Fitzgerald
Winner plays 1. Detroit Renaissance
6. OAK PARK vs 3. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
Winner plays 2. Detroit Mumford
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Nicqo Shoulders- Berkley
X FACTOR- Jaebrian Autry- Detroit Renaissance
FAVORITE: Detroit Renaissance
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Detroit Renaissance
MOST DANGEROUS: Southfield Arts and Tech
KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone touch Detroit Renaissance???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district. Detroit Renaissance is the favorite to come out of this district. Detroit Mumford is the two seed but there will be challengers to the Detroit Public School League powerhouse programs. Warren Fitzgerald could stand out against Detroit Renaissance but the Spartans will have to deal with a Berkley program that has really struggled this season but has one of the bigs in Nicqo Shoulders. Southfield Arts and Tech is a serious threat to the Mustangs. The Warriors are athletic and have been very competitive throughout the season. Southfield Arts and Tech has enough talent to get to the district finals. This is still the Phoenix district to lose.
District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson
5. FARMINGTON vs 4. Redford Thurston
Winner plays 1. Livonia Stevenson
3. Livonia Franklin vs 2. Farmington Hills Mercy
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Elle Geerings- Farmington Hills Mercy
X FACTOR- Sydney Nogas- Farmington
FAVORITE: Livonia Stevenson
PRONE TO BE UPSET: Farmington Hills Mercy
MOST DANGEROUS: Livonia Stevenson
KEY STORYLINE: Are we heading on a collision course between Farmington Hills Mercy and Livonia Stevenson???
SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district final between Livonia Stevenson and Farmington Hills Mercy if they both can get there. I don't see anyone really touching the Spartans and Marlins. Livonia Franklin could be a wildcard or maybe Redford Thurston. Farmington will have a tough go in the district. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Girls Basketball Districts
https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Girls-Basketball/2026-Districts
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