Written Thursday October 22nd at 11:08 AM
Here is the official girls volleyball district preview. These matchups could change.
District 87 @ Clawson
C. Madison Heights Madison vs A. Birmingham Roeper
Winner plays 1. Madison Heights Bishop Foley
D. Warren Michigan Collegiate vs B. CLAWSON
Winner plays 2. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest
PREVIEW: This is shaping up to be an interesting district. Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest have been battling for the top seed in this district all season however the Crusaders have a two-set win over the Ventures earlier in the season. Clawson could play spoiler as they have home court and have played in a much tougher league in the Macomb Area Conference. This looks like it will be a rematch between Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, but the Trojans will be lurking and could surprise some people.
District 4 @ Flint Kearsley
C. GRAND BLANC vs A. Flint Carman Ainsworth
Winner plays 1. Flushing
D. Swartz Creek vs B. Flint Kearsley
Winner plays 2. DAVISON
PREVIEW: This has been a very crazy battle for the top two seeds between Flushing and Davison. The Raiders have had some impressive wins over Stoney Creek, Fenton, Oxford, Novi, and Canton however one of their losses was to Davison. The Cardinals won in two sets over the Raiders despite Flushing having a better MPR than Davison. The Cardinals have wins over Stoney Creek, Canton, and Flushing. Davison has played Lake Orion, Clarkston, Brighton, Birmingham Detroit Country Day, and South Lyon East all very tough. Grand Blanc is the wildcard because they have played a really tough schedule. This should come down to a district final showdown between Flushing and Davison with the winner likely enjoying a deep postseason run until possibly the State Quarterfinals.
District 20 @ Canton
C. Plymouth vs. A. Canton
Winner plays 1. Northville
D. Westland John Glenn vs B. Livonia Churchill
Winner plays 2. Salem
PREVIEW: This district could have some intense volleyball. Plymouth and Canton had a five-game classic recently with the Wildcats winning over the Cobras. The winner if they were to meet would see Northville in the district semifinals. The Mustangs have played a really tough schedule and have wins over Novi, Salem, Canton, Plymouth, Hartland, and Portage Central. Salem has also played a tough schedule as well but has a win over Plymouth. Plymouth could be a sleeper and possibly send Salem to become the C team. The Wildcats have wins over Ann Arbor Skyline, Adams, Canton, Saline, and Rochester. Canton has been battle tested as mentioned despite playing a brutal schedule. Livonia Churchill has also played a tough schedule as well. This should be a very competitive district, the Mustangs are the favorite to win this district but the Rocks, Wildcats, and maybe Cobras might have a say about that.
District 64 @ Ferndale
C. Hazel Park vs B. FERNDALE UNIVERSITY
Winner plays 1. FERNDALE
A. Detroit Central vs 2. Detroit Pershing
PREVIEW: The Eagles were a Division Two State Quarterfinalist last season, and they look primed to have another deep run and possibly return to the State Quarterfinals. Ferndale has had a lot of sweeps but there are serious concerns about their competition. The Eagles haven't played the schedule as other teams have across the State which is a concern. Ferndale should not have an issue in the district but there are concerns particularly in the regionals if the Eagles want to make a deep run again.
District 7 @ Bloomfield Hills
C. WEST BLOOMFIELD vs B. WATERFORD MOTT
Winner plays 1. Bloomfield Hills
A. North Farmington vs 2. Orchard Lake St. Marys
PREVIEW: This is looking like this will be a likely Bloomfield Hills vs Orchard Lake St. Marys district finals. The Black Hawks were a State Finals team last season. There really isn't any team in this district that stand in the way of the likely district final clash between the Black Hawks and the Eaglets. Both teams have proven stars and are well coached. It would be shocking if Bloomfield Hills or Orchard Lake St. Marys were to get upset.
District 8 @ Lake Orion
C. WATERFORD KETTERING vs B. Lapeer
Winner plays 1. CLARKSTON
A. LAKE ORION vs 2. OXFORD
PREVIEW: This district looks like three teams have a shot to win this district. Oxford beat Clarkston and Lake Orion on their way to the State Quarterfinals last season. The Wildcats have a five-set win over the Dragons but lost to the Wolves. Clarkston has also beaten Lake Orion in four sets this season. The Wolves have the Smith sisters which has been pivotal to their success. Lapeer could give Clarkston fits in the district semifinals. Lake Orion and Oxford are on a collision course in the district semifinals which could go five sets again. Clarkston is the favorite because of the Smith sisters, but Lake Orion or Oxford should have strong says.
District 25 @ Farmington Hills Mercy
C. Redford Thruston vs A. Farmington
Winner plays 1. Farmington Hills Mercy
D. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs B. Livonia Stevenson
Winner plays 2. NOVI
PREVIEW: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. There are some storylines especially with Redford Thurston who is third in the MPR but could be looking at Farmington Hills Mercy in the district semifinals. Livonia Stevenson has been up and down, and they are the B team playing Southfield Arts and Tech with the winner seeing Novi in the district semifinals. This looks like it will be a Wildcats/Marlins district finals. Farmington Hills Mercy is the favorite but don't count Novi out.
District 26 @ Birmingham Marian
C. OAK PARK vs A. BERKLEY
Winner plays 1. Birmingham Marian
D. ROYAL OAK vs. B. GROVES
Winner plays 2. SEAHOLM
PREVIEW: Birmingham Marian has been one of the most dominant teams in the State this season. The Mustangs should be favored to win this district. Seaholm, Groves, and Berkley have been battling it out for the two seed. The latter two would be placed alphabetically which doesn't favor the Bears at the moment because they would be the ones having to play Birmingham Marian. The Maples beat Berkley but lost to Groves in five sets. The Falcons beat Seaholm and Berkley both in five sets. The Bears lost to both Groves and Seaholm this season. One final stretch in the regular season should decide who gets the two seed in the district.
District 28 @ Grosse Pointe North
C. Roseville vs A. Grosse Pointe South
Winner plays 1. Grosse Pointe North
D. Warren Woods Tower vs B. HARPER WOODS
Winner plays 2. St. Clair Shores Lakeview
PREVIEW: This is a very interesting district looking at Grosse Pointe North and St. Clair Shores Lakeview being the top teams in the district. Grosse Pointe South has really struggled but their MPR is solid. Warren Woods Tower has been around 500. Harper Woods could have some trouble in this district. This district looks like it's going to be between the Norsemen and the Huskies in the district finals.
District 29 @ Troy
C. ROCHESTER vs A. AVONDALE
Winner plays 1. STONEY CREEK
D. TROY vs. B. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Winner plays 2. ADAMS
PREVIEW: This is a very interesting district. Stoney Creek has had a strong season despite being near 500. Adams has really struggled but they have played a tough schedule. Rochester has been somewhat disappointing, but they have struggled this season. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood and the Highlanders have been battling for the two seed and if the Cranes pass Adams then Adams becomes the C team while Rochester becomes the B team which would make it a tougher path for the Highlanders having to play Stoney Creek in the district semifinals. Troy is not an easy matchup for anyone in this district and they have home court. This should be a very interesting district at Troy.
District 30 @ Troy Athens
C. Utica Henry Ford II vs B. Sterling Heights Stevenson
Winner plays 1. Troy Athens
A. Sterling Heights vs 2. Utica
PREVIEW: Troy Athens is an honorary member of the Macomb Area Conference. The Red Hawks could have some trouble with Utica in the district final if they are not careful despite having home court. Sterling Heights hasn't played the schedule the Chieftains have but they are still dangerous. Utica is likely the only team that has a shot against Troy Athens in this district, but the Red Hawks have a lot going in their favor.
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