Postseason Preview: Toughest Division 3 Districts
Division 3 features a lot of interesting districts with plenty of ranked teams possibly to collide throughout the week. Here’s a look at five that stand out for being a little more challenging then the rest, as playoffs begin a…
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Continue ReadingDivision 3 features a lot of interesting districts with plenty of ranked teams possibly to collide throughout the week.
Here’s a look at five that stand out for being a little more challenging then the rest, as playoffs begin a week from today.
District 69 at Manton
No. 11 McBain draws an opening match with Pine River, with the winner then taking on the host, Manton. No. 15 Lake City will take on Evart in the other semifinal. Along with the two ranked teams, these other squads have familiarity with one another and have had some success. This shouldn’t be a cake walk for the two ranked teams as they try to meet in the final.
District 75 at North Muskegon
Top-ranked Western Michigan Christian has some challenges ahead in district week with No. 21 North Muskegon on the other side of the bracket and HM Saugatuck possibly facing them in their opener, if Saugatuck can get past Holland Black River. Fennville will look to spoil North Muskegon’s attempt to play spoiler as well. WMC is the team to beat here, but the Warriors will be tested.
District 80 at Quincy
This district has six teams, but it feels like it comes down to two. No. 5 Bronson and No. 6 Centreville sit on opposite sides of the bracket. Union City, Reading, Quincy and White Pigeon will all attempt to stop these two from meeting in the final, but both Bronson and Centreville have proven to be real contenders in the D3 title picture. It’s too bad at least one won’t make it past the opening week.
District 95 at Vassar
Like the district at Quincy, this district has two-top 10 teams looking like they will square up for a district title. No. 7 Reese will take on the Vassar vs. Caro winner in a semifinal, while Millington takes on No. 8 Saginaw Valley Lutheran. Valley Lutheran has made back-to-back semifinal runs and was able to reload this season. Reese has some very dynamic playmakers. It should make for a great final.
District 96 at Unionville-Sebewaing
No. 16 Cass City will open up with Harbor Beach, with Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker awaiting in the semifinals. The other half of the bracket has No. 18 Bad Axe taking on the host, and always tough, USA. Cass City and Bad Axe have the ranking, but Unionville-Sebewaing has a lot of postseason success to rely on. This should be an interesting district with the potential for an upset.