Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM
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District 60 @ TBA
FERNDALE
FERNDALE UNIVERSITY
Hazel Park
Birmingham Detroit Country Day
Madison Heights Lamphere
Center Line
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Detroit Country Day, 2. Madison Heights Lamphere, 3. Ferndale University, 4. Hazel Park, 5. Center Line, 6. Ferndale.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Cira Racco-Birmingham Detroit Country Day
X FACTOR- Iyana Davis- Ferndale
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district on paper. Birmingham Detroit Country Day should be the overwhelming favorite with the talent they have coming back for Coach Amber Deane. Ferndale University could be the sleeper in this district. The Eagles have experience and could make some serious noise this season under Coach Bennie Szczepkowski. Madison Heights Lamphere struggled some last season under Coach Griffin Burton. The Rams have the experience to make some noise. Hazel Park really struggled last season. Center Line really struggled last season. Ferndale has a ton of questions when it comes to a new coach and program strength which is why they are sixth at the moment. Overall no one is touching the Yellow Jackets.
District 59 @ Eastpointe
HARPER WOODS
Eastpointe
Harper Woods Chandler Park
St. Clair Shores South Lake
Warren Lincoln
PROJECTED MPR: 1. St. Clair Shores South Lake, 2. Harper Woods, 3. Eastpointe, 4. Harper Woods Chandler Park, 5. Warren Lincoln.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Laynah West-Harper Woods
X FACTOR- Jayda Davis-Harper Woods
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. St. Clair Shores South Lake won 14 games last season for Coach Wilbur Jones. Harper Woods was up and down at 500 last season for Coach LaTonya Tate. Harper Woods Chandler Park had a really rough year winning eight games last season. Warren Lincoln really struggled last season under Coach Jalen Ford. Eastpointe won 11 games but fell to Harper Woods Chandler Park in the postseason last season. The Shamrocks could be a sleeper to watch for Coach Deon Woods. Overall this looks very even on paper when looking at the teams, it’s anyone’s district to take.
District 61 @ Warren Regina
PONTIAC
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
Warren Regina
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Macomb Lutheran North
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 2. Warren Regina, 3. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 4. Macomb Lutheran North, 5. Pontiac.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Kaylyn Sowers-Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
X FACTOR- Emerson Holder-Warren Regina
EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a really interesting district. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep has a new coach in Matthew Matuza. The Fighting Irish has shown signs of greatness this summer. Warren Regina has experience and a proven track record under Coach Joe Charrette. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood had a down year for Coach Micaela Ellis last season. Macomb Lutheran North was up and down winning eight games under Coach Andrea Avery-Tiedt last season. Pontiac has been improving and won nine games going above 500 last season. The Phoenix will look to take the next step for Coach Corray Lett. Overall this looks like a two team race but you never know with anyone in this district.
District 29 @ Warren Mott
TROY
TROY ATHENS
ROYAL OAK
Warren Mott
Warren Cousino
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Warren Cousino, 2. Troy, 3. Royal Oak, 4. Troy Athens, 5. Warren Mott.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Maci Zeiter-Troy
X FACTOR- Katrina Tasich- Troy Athens
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. Warren Cousino won their district for Coach Amy Mitchell and blew out Royal Oak in the regional semifinals last season. Warren Mott shared the Macomb Area Conference Silver crown with Clawson. The Marauders were seeded but fell to Royal Oak in the district for Coach Patrick Schmidt last season. Royal Oak has been a consistent power and also won a district for Coach Brian Sopota last season. Troy Athens has shown a ton of promise this summer under Coach Stacie Klump. Troy should be much improved and make some serious noise this season for Coach Laura Guzman. Overall this is a really tough district and hard to predict.
District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower
ROCHESTER
STONEY CREEK
Utica
Romeo
Utica Eisenhower
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Utica Eisenhower, 2. Stoney Creek, 3. Rochester, 4. Romeo, 5. Utica.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sam Fulkerson-Stoney Creek
X FACTOR- Taylor Parsons-Rochester
EARLY THOUGHTS: This almost the same district as last season. Utica Eisenhower came out of nowhere and stunned Stoney Creek on their home floor albeit there was a ton of controversy in that game surrounding the clock. The Cougars haven’t forgotten that game and would love to return the favor to the Eagles on their home floor if they meet most likely in the district finals. Utica Eisenhower is loaded with proven experience led by the Turner Twins (Mackenzie and Janelle) for Coach Madison Ristovski. Stoney Creek has a ton of experience coming back for Coach Columbus Williams but depth is a concern for the Cougars. Romeo should be in the mix with a workman like group for Coach Ron LeBlanc. Rochester will be a different team without Alice Max and Kylie Robinson but they will still be in contention for Coach Andy Toppie. Utica could struggle but they should be better this season for Coach James Muchortow. Overall, the Eagles have to be the favorite because of experience and home court but the Cougars are right there with them with the Falcons as the darkhorse.
District 27 @ Lake Orion
LAKE ORION
CLARKSTON
ADAMS
AVONDALE
WATERFORD
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Clarkston, 2. Lake Orion, 3. Adams, 4. Avondale, 5. Waterford.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Faith Zoldus-Adams
X FACTOR- Bella Flavin-Clarkston
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Adams joins into the district after being east with their city rivals Rochester, Stoney Creek, along with Utica Eisenhower, Utica, and Romeo last season. The Highlanders have a ton of experience and a new but familiar coach in Coach Justin Howard. Lake Orion is a really young team but under Coach Bob Brydges his teams usually get better as the season goes on. Clarkston has been solid but concerns of staleness lingers for Coach Aaron Goodnough’s team. Avondale lost a ton of talent from last season but they have Sasha McClellan coming back for Coach Roy Christmon. Waterford will be very young this season for Coach Andrew Wellman. Overall on paper the Wolves are the favorite because of their guards followed by the Dragons, Highlanders, Yellow Jackets, and Waterford.
District 26 @ Oxford
OXFORD
Davison
Grand Blanc
Holly
Lapeer
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Grand Blanc, 2. Davison, 3. Oxford, 4. Lapeer, 5. Holly.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Mia Champagne-Oxford
X FACTOR- Savannah Rice-Davison
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district at Ian Smith Gym. Oxford has some key pieces coming back for Coach Trevor Marshall. Grand Blanc looks to be the favorite with a ton of proven talent coming back. Davison was up and down last season but they should be in the mix. Holly really struggled last season. Lapeer was up and down as well last season. Overall the Bobcats should be the favorite but keep an eye on the Cardinals and the Wildcats.
District 25 @ Lakeland
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Orchard Lake St. Marys
Lakeland
Walled Lake Central
Walled Lake Northern
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys, 2. West Bloomfield, 3. Lakeland, 4. Walled Lake Northern, 5. Walled Lake Central.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sheridan Beal-West Bloomfield
X FACTOR- Allie Crighton- Orchard Lake St. Marys
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district. West Bloomfield made it to the Final Four four of the last five years but have lost several key players from their roster. Program strength will be something to watch for the Lakers and Coach Darrin McAllister. Orchard Lake St. Marys looks to be a serious contender and they have a ton of loaded talent led by Allie Crighton coming back for former Stoney Creek girls and Adams boys basketball coach Brad Crighton. Lakeland is a tough team, they are very competitive for Coach Mike Leitheim. Walled Lake Northern is the same as Lakeland, both are very competitive teams for Coach Josh Pees. Walled Lake Central really struggled last season but should be better this season for Coach Ken Nelson. Overall this looks like it could be West Bloomfield/Orchard Lake St. Marys part two but Lakeland and Walled Lake Northern could have strong says.
District 24 @ Bloomfield Hills
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
GROVES
SEAHOLM
NORTH FARMINGTON
Birmingham Marian
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Marian, 2. Groves, 3. Bloomfield Hills, 4. Seaholm, 5. North Farmington.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Ella Swanson-Birmingham Marian
X FACTOR- Harlem Simpson-Groves
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district if things go right. North Farmington was really young last season and should be better for Coach Michael Allin. Groves features two proven guards in Jaycee Roy and Harlem Simpson but interior play is my biggest question for the Falcons and Coach Jessica Duleba. Seaholm lost a ton of proven experience and has some questions for Coach Chris Manchester. Bloomfield Hills has some questions for Coach Renardo Brown. Birmingham Marian won a district crown last season and is well coached under Coach Shane Lawal. Overall the Mustangs have the edge but can’t count the Falcons especially with their guards.
District 23 @ TBA
BERKLEY
OAK PARK
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
Detroit Renaissance
Detroit Mumford
Warren Fitzgerald
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Renaissance, 2. Berkley, 3. Warren Fitzgerald, 4. Detroit Mumford, 5. Southfield Arts and Tech, 6. Oak Park.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Nicqo Shoulders-Berkley
X FACTOR- Jaebrian Autry-Detroit Renaissance
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district when it comes to different styles which is something I talked to Berkley Coach Clay Shaver about during Media Day last season and it was Detroit Renaissance for this reason. Detroit Renaissance is the overwhelming favorite in this district because of proven talent and experience for Coach DaShaun Wood. Berkley could challenge if they play well and handle the speed and pressure the Phoenix could give them. Detroit Mumford has been solid for Coach Kareem Hogan. Southfield Arts and Tech has a strong year last season but there are some questions for Coach and Athletic Director Shaquita Coltrane that she’ll need to address. Oak Park really struggled last season. Warren Fitzgerald was up and down for Coach Tyler Washington last season. Overall this district has to favor the Phoenix but the Bears could have a say if they get to the district finals.
District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson
FARMINGTON
Livonia Franklin
Livonia Churchill
Livonia Stevenson
Redford Thurston
Farmington Hills Mercy
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Farmington Hills Mercy, 2. Livonia Stevenson, 3. Livonia Franklin, 4. Livonia Churchill, 5. Farmington, 6. Redford Thurston.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Elle Geerings-Farmington Hills Mercy
X FACTOR- Sydney Nogas- Farmington
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district when looking at all the teams. Farmington Hills Mercy looks to be the favorite but don’t count out Livonia Stevenson or Farmington. The Spartans are well coached under former Groves Coach Alison Hidey. The Marlins beat Livonia Stevenson in the district final last season. Farmington has a ton of experience coming back for Coach Natalie Nowak. Livonia Churchill was at 500 last season but have three starters coming back for Coach K’Len Morris. Livonia Franklin really struggled last season but they have all five starters coming back for Coach Collen Flaherty. Redford Thurston won 12 games last season and should be very interesting for Coach Princess Scott this season. This district could come down to the Marlins and the Spartans which could be another classic again.
Girls Basketball Districts
https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Girls-Basketball/2026-Districts
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