2020 MHSAA Postseason: Division 4 District Predictions
We are just a day away from postseason volleyball getting underway. It’s been a long weekend of anticipation while breaking down every district. Now, it is time to look at each of the districts in Division 4. Related: Division 1…
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Continue ReadingWe are just a day away from postseason volleyball getting underway.
It’s been a long weekend of anticipation while breaking down every district.
Now, it is time to look at each of the districts in Division 4.
Related: Division 1 District Predictions
Related: Division 2 District Predictions
Related: Division 3 District Predictions
District 97 at Bessemer
NOTE: No bracketing was provided for this district, so thus I won’t be making a pick. If you know it, feel free to pass it on to us.
District 98 at Baraga
Teams: Chassell, Baraga, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Dollar Bay, Ontonagon
Prediction: I can’t say I have a lot of deep knowledge of this district, but I am going with Chassell. Just a gut instinct on the Panthers.
District 99 at Powers North Central
Teams: Carney-Nadeau, Hannahville Nah Tah Wahsh, Powers North Central, Felch North Dickinson, Crystal Falls Forest Park
Prediction: This is the time of year that Carney-Nadeau has been able to shine in recent years and I expect that to continue in 2020.
District 100 at Munising
Teams: Eben Junction Superior Central, Munising, Rapid River, Rock Mid Peninsula
Prediction: Rock Mid Peninsula is my pick here. Based on common opponents for the district teams, the Wolverines have had the best performances.
District 101 at Brimley
Teams: Rudyard, Newberry, Engadine, Brimley
Prediction: I like the Bulldogs of Rudyard to win this district championship. They have been hovering in the top 20 most of the year and have the potential to surprise some people next week.
District 102 at DeTour
Teams: Mackinac Island, Pellston, Pickford, DeTour, Cedarville, Mackinaw City
Prediction: Tough call in this one. I like both Pellston and Pickford, but am giving the slight edge to the Hornets. Let’s see if Pickford can prove me wrong.
District 103 Indian River Inland Lakes
Teams: Harbor Springs Harbor Light, Alanson, Indiana River Inland Lakes
Prediction: The Bulldogs of Inland Lakes have the home court and a small bracket to worth through. Sounds like a recipe for a title.
District 104 at Hillman
Teams: Onaway, Posen, Hillman, Wolverine, Atlanta
Prediction: Going with Onaway in this bracket. The Cardinals were a regional finalist last year and should come into this district with a lot of confidence.
District 105 at Bellaire
Teams: Gaylord St. Mary, Bellaire, Alba, Central Lake, Ellsworth, Boyne Falls
Prediction: Bellaire has the home court, which should push them to the title. Boyne Falls could be a challenger to look out for.
District 106 Suttons Bay
Teams: Frankfort, Lake Leelanau St. Mary, Leland, Traverse City Christian, Suttons Bay
Prediction: Leland and Traverse City Christian are both top-10 teams and meet up in the semifinal. The winner should take the district. Leland is eager to get back the state championship in 2020 and should be driven to succeed this month.
District 107 at Buckley
Teams: Buckley, Fife Lake Forest Area, McBain Northern Michigan Christian, Mesick, Marion
Prediction: Mesick has been putting a great season together, including a lot of wins over teams in this district. The Bulldogs should have plenty of confidence right now.
District 108 at Au Gres-Sims
Teams: Fairview, Coleman, Au Gres-Sims, St. Helen Charlton Heston Academy, Mio, Hale
Prediction: Mio and Hale have the byes into the semifinals. I like these two to meet in the final and I give the edge to the Thunderbolts.
District 109 at Onekama
Teams: Brethren, Mason County Eastern, Onekama, Bear Lake, Manistee Catholic Central, Pentwater
Prediction: It’s a pretty balanced district here, but I like the home Onekama Portagers to be a rude host to their opponents.
District 110 at Fruitport Calvary Christian
Teams: Fruitport Calvary Christian, Big Rapids Crossroads Academy, Muskegon Catholic Central, Baldwin
Prediction: Some quality opponents here, but Muskegon Catholic Central is a real contender beyond districts if the Crusaders can avoid mental mistakes.
District 111 at Byron Center Zion Christian
Teams: Byron Center Zion Christian, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian
Prediction: It’s just a final, so one of these two will advance. I will take my chances on Wyoming Tri-unity Christian
District 112 at Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart
Teams: Fulton, Portland St. Patrick, Fowler, Ashley, Vestaburg, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart
Prediction: Fowler and Sacred Heart could find themselves meeting in the finals. The two ranked teams had a closer matcher earlier in the season that Fowler won. I am going to go with the Eagles in a rematch.
District 113 at New Buffalo
Teams: Eau Claire, St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran, Benton Harbor Countryside, New Buffalo, Three Oaks River Valley
Prediction: The host New Buffalo has had a really promising season. As long as the Bison stay together, they should be able to run over the bracket.
District 114 at Martin
Teams: Lawrence, Kalamazoo Heritage Christian, Marcellus Howardsville, Martin
Prediction: It’s another district where I like the host school. Martin has done a nice job preparing itself for the postseason and I expect the Clippers to cut the competition.
District 115 at Battle Creek St. Philip
Teams: Battle Creek Calhoun Christian, Marshall Academy, Bellevue, Battle Creek St. Philip
Prediction: It’s going to be really hard to pick against the Fighting Tigers in a district they host. Have to go with the D4 power, Battle Creek St. Philip.
District 116 at Mendon
Teams: Athens, Colon, Tekonsha, Coldwater Pansophia, Burr Oak, Mendon
Prediction: Good luck to this field, but you can’t pick against Mendon. The two-time state champs are at home and still have the top player in Division 4, if not the state.
District 117 at Camden-Frontier
Teams: Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy, Camden-Frontier, North Adams Jerome, Jackson Christian, Litchfield, Hillsdale Academy
Prediction: This is a big district that has two teams in our top 6. Camden-Frontier and Hillsdale Academy have both had great seasons. They split during the season, but Frontier won the most recent match and will have the home-court advantage.
District 118 at Petersburg Summerfield
Teams: Petersburg Summerfield, Pittsford, Waldron, Britton Deerfield
Prediction: Petersburg Summerfield is my pick in this one. While I am picking a lot of home teams, the numbers just seem to add up for the Bulldogs.
District 119 at Lansing Christian
Teams: Webberville, Morrice, Lansing Christian, Livingston Christian
Prediction: The Pilgrims have been gearing up for a big postseason run in 2020. The time is now for Lansing Christian.
District 120 at Plymouth Christian Academy
Teams: Plymouth Christian Academy, Taylor Trillium Academy, Lutheran Westland, Westland Huron Valley Lutheran
Prediction: Plymouth Christian really challenged itself this season with scheduling and the Eagles have found a way to be a competitive team in the D4 race once again.
District 121 at Allen Park Inter-City Baptist
Teams: Allen Park Inter-City Baptist, Detroit Academy of the Americas
Prediction: Allen Park Inter-City Baptist doesn’t have to do much heavy lifting this week. It just needs to pick up a single win at home.
District 122 at Southfield Christian
Teams: Southfield Christian, Novi Christian Academy
Prediction: Just like above, Southfield Christian doesn’t have to prepare for a rough week. The Eagles have been a surprise this year after graduating so much talent in 2019, but they seem capable of another postseason run in 2020.
District 123 at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian
Teams: Sterling Heights Parkway Christian, Chesterfield Austin Catholic, Marine City Cardinal Mooney
Prediction: Marine City Cardinal Mooney seems to rise to the occasion of the postseason more often than not. I like the Cardinals to get it done this year in the districts.
District 124 at Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes
Teams: Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, Clarkston Everest Collegiate, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian
Prediction: Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has been building toward the 2020 postseason since 2018. The Lancers and Waterford Our Lady didn’t have a senior on their 2019 roster and the Lakers won that meeting. I see Oakland Christian getting it done this time around.
District 125 at Kingston
Teams: Dryden, Kimball New Life Christian, Peck, Mayville, Kingston
Prediction: Dryden has picked up some impressive wins over the last month and the Cardinals appear ready to add some more to their total this week.
District 126 at Ubly
Teams: Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Ubly, Kinde North Huron, Owendale-Gagetown, Deckerville, Caseville
Prediction: Ubly has some tough teams in this district, but the Bearcats reached the quarterfinals a year ago and will rely on that experience to push them to another district title.
District 127 at Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Teams: Akron-Fairgrove, Midland Calvary Baptist, Saginaw Arts & Sciences, Bay City All Saints, Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw Nouvel
Prediction: A deep bracket with a number of contenders, but I like Saginaw Nouvel. The Panthers played well in the TVC against some bigger programs and I think that will help push them to the top this week.
District 128 at Flint International Academy
Teams: Flint International Academy, Genesee, Genesee Christian, Burton Faithway Christian
Prediction: I like Genesee Christian to emerge from this four-team bracket. The Soldiers have given other ranked D4 teams a run for their money this season.