Girls Lacrosse Regional Preview.

Written Tuesday May 15th at 10:00 PM

The Girls Lacrosse tournament starts this week so here is the insight and projections heading into the regionals.

# Pre-Regional

Region 3 @ West Bloomfield

# WEST BLOOMFIELD vs BIRMINGHAM

WEST BLOOMFIELD/BIRMINGHAM vs Utica Ford II

Utica Eisenhower vs Grosse Pointe North

# TROY vs Walled Lake Central

TROY/Walled Lake Central vs BLOOMFIELD HILLS

TROY ATHENS vs Grosse Pointe South

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This one is interesting. West Bloomfield is playing well and is on its home field. Birmingham has tradition on its side even though they are very young this season. The winner will likely see either Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe South, Troy Athens, or Troy on the other side. I think this is a wide open regional but it will be a shocker with the Blackhawks advancing. PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS.

Region 2 @ Novi

# Salem vs Canton

Salem/Canton vs Novi

Northville vs Plymouth

# NORTH FARMINGTON-HARRISON vs Ann Arbor Pioneer

NORTH FARMINGTON-HARRISON/Ann Arbor Pioneer vs South Lyon

Ann Arbor Huron vs Brighton

# Ann Arbor Huron/Brighton vs Saline

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This will certainly be one of the toughest regionals in the State. You have Northville, Ann Arbor Pioneer, Novi, Plymouth, Saline and Canton have a shot at winning this regional. The favorite is Ann Arbor Pioneer but Northville is not that far behind. I think this will be an Ann Arbor Pioneer/Saline regional final with the Pioneers moving on. PICK: ANN ARBOR PIONEER.

Region 4 @ Lake Orion

# Huron Valley vs CLARKSTON

Huron Valley/CLARKSTON vs Midland

Holly vs Grand Blanc

# OXFORD vs LAKE ORION

OXFORD/LAKE ORION vs Fenton

Waterford vs Hartland

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This could be an interesting regional at Lake Orion but there is one team that really stands out and that’s the team from Livingston County. I think this will be a Midland vs Hartland final with the Eagles moving on convincingly PICK: HARTLAND.

Region 7 @ Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

# Davison vs ROCHESTER

Davison/ROCHESTER vs Birmingham Marian

Birmingham Detroit Country Day vs Cranbrook-Kingswood

# STONEY CREEK vs ADAMS

STONEY CREEK/ADAMS vs Bloomfield Hills Academy of Sacred Heart

# ROYAL OAK vs Warren Regina

ROYAL OAK/Warren Regina vs Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This will be an interesting regional but its top heavy. Birmingham Marian and Cranbrook-Kingswood are on a collision course to meet in a semifinal matchup. The other side is not the strongest even though I see the host Pontiac Notre Dame Prep coming out of that side and into the regional final. Whomever wins the Birmingham Marian and Cranbrook-Kingswood matchup will win this regional. I think the Cranes move on here. PICK: CRANBROOK-KINGSWOOD.

Region 6 @ Ann Arbor Skyline

# Tecumseh vs Dexter

Tecumseh/Dexter vs Temperance Bedford

Grosse Pointe Woods vs Farmington Hills Mercy

# Ann Arbor Skyline vs Walled Lake Northern

Ann Arbor Skyline/Walled Lake Northern vs Livonia Ladywood

# Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard vs FARMINGTON

Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard/FARMINGTON vs Wixom St. Catherine Sienna Academy

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This could be an interesting regional with Ann Arbor Skyline, Farmington, and Farmington Hills Mercy having chances to win this regional. I think the Marlins have the easiest path to get to the regional final. Farmington and Ann Arbor Skyline will have to see each other at some point. I think this is Farmington Hills Mercy’s to lose. PICK: FARMINGTON HILLS MERCY.