Postseason Preview: Toughest Division 2 Districts
The landscape of the Division 2 postseason has a lot of intrigue. While Grand Rapids Christian is the three-time defending champs and still finding itself ranked No. 1 in our latest poll, there’s a lot of top teams that seem…
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Continue ReadingThe landscape of the Division 2 postseason has a lot of intrigue.
While Grand Rapids Christian is the three-time defending champs and still finding itself ranked No. 1 in our latest poll, there’s a lot of top teams that seem capable of winning it all.
To do that, they must work through district play starting on Nov. 1.
It won’t be easy for some, as there are a handful of really challenging districts set to take place.
District 38 at Chesaning
The host Chesaning finds itself up against Bridgeport in the opener with No. 14 Frankenmuth awaiting in the semifinals. Saginaw draws No. 22 Birch Run in the other semifinal. Frankenmuth has been a team on the rise and could really be a dark horse in the whole postseason. Birch Run has winning experience and a great defense, which should make for an exciting finish.
District 41 at Spring Lake
This district features a lot of team that feel like they can be regional contenders in 2021. Spring Lake hosts and is HM in our latest D2 rankings. They open with Montague, while No. 17 Fruitport takes on Muskegon Orchard View. Muskegon Oakridge and No. 11 Whitehall wait in the wings. This one definitely feels up for grabs and should feature a great final either way.
District 43 at Hudsonville Unity Christian
It’s going to be a tough road for the host No. 6 Hudsonville Unity Christian, as it opens with No. 5 Grand Rapids Catholic Central in an outstanding matchup. Wyoming Lee meets up with No. 12 Grand Rapids West Catholic in the other opener while Comstock Park and HM Allendale are in the semifinals. The GRCC/Unity Christian winner will be the favorite, but West Catholic and Allendale feel like they have something to say about that.
District 45 at Wayland
It’s a big-time opener when No. 25 South Christian takes on No. 15 Holland Christian. Waiting in the wings for the winner is HM Hopkins, while No. 13 Wayland meets up with Hamilton in the other semifinal. There really isn’t an easy path for anyone in this district. Each match should take a lot out of the winning team.
District 47 at Dowagiac
This district is more about the potential finals matchup. Coloma, Benton Harbor, Dowagiac and Berrien Springs are set to battle it out in the opening round, but it’s No. 10 Niles and No. 18 Edwardsburg that catch the eye in the semifinals. Niles has had Edwardsburg’s number during the season, but the sets have been largely competitive.