Volleyball Regional Preview.

Written Saturday November 7th at 9:25 AM

Here are my thoughts and insight heading into the regionals surrounding the OAA schools that are still in the postseason.

Region Two @ Stoney Creek

TROY vs CLARKSTON

Lakeland vs Utica Eisenhower

THOUGHTS/INSIGHT: This is going to be an interesting regional but I see two teams that are better than the rest right now. I think the Wolves are on a mission getting by Lake Orion in the district final was huge for them. Troy earned their fourth straight district title with a shocking four set win over West Bloomfield. The Colts need to take that next step in the regional. Utica Eisenhower had to overcome Stoney Creek, Romeo, and Adams to get to this point. Lakeland is not a bad team but going east could be a huge challenge for them. I think that both Clarkston and the Eagles are on a collision course to the regional final. I think this is the Wolves time to make some noise.

 

Region Seven @ Troy Athens

BERKLEY vs Farmington Hills Mercy

Birmingham Marian vs Dearborn Fordson

THOUGHTS/INSIGHT: The Bears earned their first district crown in a while on Thursday night and their reward is a brutal matchup with Farmington Hills Mercy in the regional semifinals. On the other side there is Birmingham Marian and they are playing Dearborn Fordson. I think Berkley will put up a fight but at the end of the day it will be too much Marlins and on the other side the Tractors are going to be no match for the Mustangs. This is shaping up to be a Marlins vs Mustangs regional final. I think Farmington Hills Mercy is going to be a bit too much in this regional.

 

Region Fifteen @ Warren Regina

FERNDALE vs Detroit Voyageur Prep

Warren Regina vs Harper Woods Chandler Park

THOUGHTS/INSIGHT: When looking at this regional in Warren, this is going to be the next step for Coach Stella Johnstone and her team. The Eagles need a strong showing after winning four straight district titles they haven't gotten over this hump. The regional is tough with Warren Regina and Harper Woods Chandler Park on the other side of the bracket. I don't think Harper Woods Chandler Park has been tested as much as the other three teams have. I see Ferndale getting to the regional final but I think home court will prevail with Warren Regina moving on.