Boys Lacrosse Regional Preview.

Written Thursday May 13th at 10:05 AM

Here are is my insight and picks for the regionals for boys lacrosse.

Region 4 @ Lakeland

1. Northville vs. 8. WEST BLOOMFIELD

4. White Lake vs. 5. Livonia Stevenson

2. Walled Lake vs. 7. FARMINGTON

3. South Lyon vs. 6. Novi

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This is shaping up to be a very interesting regional at Lakeland. White Lake could clash with Northville in the regional semifinals pending if they get by Livonia Stevenson. Walled Lake will not have an easy time with Farmington while South Lyon and Novi will be an interesting matchup as well. I think the Mustangs look vulnerable but they should find a way to move on. PICK: NORTHVILLE.

Region 5 @ Troy Athens

1. LAKE ORION vs. 8. Waterford

4. TROY ATHENS vs. 5. STONEY CREEK

2. ADAMS vs. 7. TROY

3. BLOOMFIELD HILLS vs. 6. ROCHESTER

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This is shaping up to be an interesting regional at Troy Athens. Imagine the host school taking on Lake Orion on their home field in the regional semifinals, which could happen. Adams has been rolling as well. I’m seeing this being a Dragons vs Highlanders regional final with Lake Orion moving on. PICK: LAKE ORION.

Region 6 @ Seaholm

1. Birmingham Brother Rice vs. 8. Sterling Heights Stevenson

4. Detroit Cass Tech vs. 5. Chippewa Valley

2. BIRMINGHAM vs. 7. Warren United

3. Detroit University of Detroit-Jesuit vs. 6. Utica Ford II

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This is shaping up to be a very interesting regional final should both teams get there at Seaholm. Birmingham United and Birmingham Brother Rice are on a collision course. The Warriors have a great path to the regional finals. The Bulldogs have to beware of Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit in the regional semifinals. I think this will be a Birmingham Brother Rice/Birmingham United regional final but it will be the Warriors that moves on. PICK: BIRMINGHAM BROTHER RICE.

Region 8 @ Oxford

8. Holly/Brandon vs. 9. Lapeer

8. Holly/Brandon/9. Lapeer vs. 1. CLARKSTON

4. OXFORD vs. 5. Saginaw Heritage

2. Midland vs. 7. Davison

3. Grand Blanc vs. 6. Linden

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This is shaping up to be an interesting regional at Oxford. Clarkston has a nice path to the district finals while Midland and Grand Blanc should be very interesting. I think the Bobcats will pull off the shocker over Midland and meet the Wolves in the regional final. End of the day though too much Clarkston. PICK: CLARKSTON.

 

Region 14 @ North Farmington

4. NORTH FARMINGTON vs. 5. Walled Lake Western

3. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs. 6. ROYAL OAK

4. NORTH FARMINGTON/5. Walled Lake Western vs. 1. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

3. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep/6. ROYAL OAK vs. 2. Royal Oak Shrine

INSIGHT/PROJECTION: This looks to be a very interesting regional at North Farmington with the three top seeds in this regional was ranked at some time during the season. The favorite should be Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood. The Cranes have had a good season but they should expect a challenge from Royal Oak Shrine in the regional final pending if they can get by Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. At the end of the day I think Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood will be too much. PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS CRANBROOK-KINGSWOOD.