Boys Basketball District Preview.
Written Saturday February 24th at 5:00 PM
All first round matchups are on top with the second on the bottom. The top plays at 5:30 on Monday and Wednesday while bottom plays at 7 PM on the same days. The district finals for each will play on Friday at 7 PM unless proven otherwise.
Here is a more detailed preview from June.
https://saginawbay4650.blogspot.com/2023/06/boys-basketball-districts-are-out-2024.html
District 58 @ Harper Woods Chandler Park
Detroit East English Village Prep vs St. Clair Shores South Lake
Winner plays Harper Woods Chandler Park in district semifinals
Detroit Denby Tech vs Eastpointe
Winner plays HARPER WOODS in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: The Pioneers might have gotten the best draw in this district. The Eagles will likely have to see Detroit East English Village Prep pending if they get by the Cavaliers in the first round. Harper Woods Chandler Park’s best win was over Flint New Standard Academy. Harper Woods has played a tough schedule in the White. Detroit East English is the sleeper who could ruin an all Harper Woods district final.
District 59 @ Detroit Pershing
Detroit Pershing vs Hazel Park
Winner plays Warren Lincoln in district semifinals
FERNDALE UNIVERSITY vs Detroit Osborn
Winner plays FERNDALE in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This district looks like it’s going to be Ferndale against Warren Lincoln district final like last season when the Eagles used this win to springboard them to the Division Two State crown. Detroit Pershing is a sleeper and could give the Abes some big problems in the district semifinals. On the other side, Detroit Osborn is not a bad team, they could give Ferndale some trouble in the district semifinals. Both the Eagles and the Abes have been ranked in Division Two for a long while now, it shouldn’t be any different especially with the winner likely going to make a deep postseason run.
District 30 @ Adams
STONEY CREEK vs Utica Eisenhower
Winner plays Utica in district semifinals
ROCHESTER vs Romeo
Winner plays ADAMS in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district at the corner of Adams and Tienken Road. Stoney Creek and Utica Eisenhower have golden opportunities to get to the district final and they will meet each other in the first round. I haven’t been sold on Utica all season despite winning the Macomb Area Conference Blue along with wins over Romeo and Utica Eisenhower however they were crushed by Warren De LaSalle and fell to Chippewa Valley last week. On the other side, Adams looks like they are the team to beat, they will get the winner of a star studded guard matchup between Max Mohl of Rochester and Aiden Tague of Romeo. The Falcons are scorching right now. This has the makings of a Highlanders/Chieftains district final. I would be more concerned with Utica’s path then I would with Adams but Rochester could give them some trouble if the Highlanders aren’t careful.
District 29 @ Troy Athens
SEAHOLM vs BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Winner plays Birmingham Brother Rice in district semifinals
TROY vs TROY ATHENS-district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a Birmingham Brother Rice/Troy district final but can’t count out Troy Athens. The Red Hawks are the hosts and have had a good season despite falling twice to the Colts. It’s very hard to beat a team three times in a season. Bloomfield Hills has that same dilemma against Seaholm in the first round but the winner will have a really tough matchup with Birmingham Brother Rice in the district semifinals. The Warriors are the favorite because of their size but you can’t count the city of Troy out just yet.
District 28 @ Waterford Kettering
LAKE ORION vs Waterford Kettering
Winner plays Waterford Mott in district semifinals
CLARKSTON vs PONTIAC
Winner plays AVONDALE in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This should be a very competitive district. Waterford Mott is the early favorite but Lake Orion could give them some problems in the district semifinals should the Dragons get past Waterford Kettering in the first round. On the other side, Clarkston looks to be the favorite to get to the district finals but former Wolves standout Andrew Myers stands in the way and he brings the Phoenix into a first round matchup and Clarkston has been around 500 this season. Whoever wins gets Avondale in the district semifinals which should be very interesting. Anyone can win this district, that is for sure.
District 27 @ Grand Blanc
Holly vs Lapeer
Winner plays Davison in district semifinals
OXFORD vs Grand Blanc-district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting storyline. Davison has been very good all season while Grand Blanc has enjoyed a resurgence after a rough start. The Bobcats have a very interesting matchup with Oxford in the district semifinals. The Wildcats bring the best player in the district in Jake Champagne. Holly could give the Cardinals some trouble in the district semifinals pending if they get by Lapeer. This should be a very interesting district in Genesee County.
District 25 @ Lakeland
Lakeland vs Walled Lake Northern
Winner plays Orchard Lake St. Marys in district semifinals
Walled Lake Central vs Walled Lake Western
Winner plays WEST BLOOMFIELD in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district, Orchard Lake St. Marys got the top seed and the best draw knowing that West Bloomfield and Walled Lake Central will likely see each other in the district semifinals even though the Vikings have lost two straight games with one to Walled Lake Northern which was surprising. The Knights could give the Eaglets some trouble in the district semifinals although it’s not likely to occur. This could be a battle of Orchard Lake district final which seems possible at the moment.
District 24 @ Livonia Stevenson
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs Livonia Franklin
Winner plays NORTH FARMINGTON in district semifinals
FARMINGTON vs Redford Thurston
Winner plays Livonia Stevenson in district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district in northern Wayne County. North Farmington got a really good draw but they have struggled in recent weeks. Farmington lost their chance at the two seed to Warren Michigan Collegiate. It is unknown if Greg Grays will give it a go with his foot injury but if he does, it’s a big boost for the Falcons. I’m not sold on Livonia Stevenson despite them being the host. Whoever wins that side of the draw will have a really tough time with the Raiders in the district finals.
District 23 @ Groves
OAK PARK vs ROYAL OAK
Winner plays GROVES in district semifinals
BERKLEY vs Warren Mott-district semifinals
THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district, Groves is the top seed however Oak Park could give the Falcons big time trouble if the Knights are healthy in the district semifinals pending if Oak Park can get by Royal Oak who has really struggled by going 1-7 in their last eight games in the first round. Berkley is on the other side and should get past Warren Mott in the district semifinals. The Bears should await the winner in the district finals. This is a three team district for sure.