Softball District Preview.

Written Thursday May 20th at 11:15 AM

Here is my preview and projections for the upcoming softball districts that will happen in a few weeks.

District 4 @ Grand Blanc

Grand Blanc vs. Davison

Grand Blanc/Davison vs. Lapeer

OXFORD vs. Holly

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is shaping up to be an interesting district in Grand Blanc. Grand Blanc, Davison, Lapeer, and Oxford are very good teams. The Bobcats have a very talented pitcher in Kendall Klochack whom is having a stellar season. The Cardinals and Lightning are honorable mentions in the state during the season. The Wildcats are always a stout team and they have a ton of offense to boot as well. Oxford got a great draw. They could possibly get to the district final if they get by Holly in the district semifinals. Grand Blanc, Davison, and Lapeer know each other really well being in the Saginaw Valley League. The Bobcats who is second ranked in the State has had a very strong season with two losses, one was to the Lightning and the other was to Howell and winning the Saginaw Valley League title. I think Grand Blanc behind Klochack will get to the district finals and eventually getting them to the regionals over the Wildcats. PICK: GRAND BLANC.

 

District 21 @ Berkley

BERKLEY vs. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

FERNDALE vs. Detroit Renaissance

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is not a strong district when looking at the teams in Berkley. The favorite in this district is Detroit Renaissance with their talent and experience. Ferndale comes into Division One after being in Division Two which resulted in two district titles but moving up in this district could pose a ton of challenges and to make things worse they play the Phoenix first in the district semifinals. Berkley is a very interesting team to keep an eye on. They have home field and a favorable district semifinal matchup with Southfield Arts and Tech. The Bears should get to the district finals. I really don’t see anyone challenging Detroit Renaissance in this district. PICK: DETROIT RENAISSANCE.

 

District 22 @ Sterling Heights

Warren Mott vs. ROYAL OAK

Warren Mott/ROYAL OAK vs. Warren Cousino

Sterling Heights vs. Warren Regina

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is not a strong district in Sterling Heights but there is a powerhouse program in Warren Regina. Warren Cousino could pose some trouble but it's not likely. I really don’t see anyone challenging the Satellites in this district. PICK: WARREN REGINA.

 

District 26 @ Livonia Stevenson

Novi vs. Livonia Stevenson

Novi/Livonia Stevenson vs. Farmington Hills Mercy

NORTH FARMINGTON vs. FARMINGTON

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is going to be a very interesting district in Livonia. Farmington Hills Mercy, Novi, and Farmington have great chances to win this district. The Wildcats have a really good season and is an honorable mention in the State. They have a very talented pitcher in Reganne Bennett whom at times has looked dominant. If Novi were to get by the Spartans then they would play the Marlins in the district semifinals in what should be a very good game. The Falcons have had a really good and surprising season in which they are on the verge of winning the Red. Farmington will play their arch rivals North Farmington in the district semifinals which is very interesting. Farmington Hills Mercy has had a very good season under a first year coach and is ranked fifth in the State. I think the Marlins will get past Novi and Farmington to get to the regionals PICK: FARMINGTON HILLS MERCY.

 

District 27 @ Waterford Mott

Waterford Kettering vs. CLARKSTON

Waterford Mott vs. AVONDALE

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is not a very strong district when looking at the teams at Waterford Mott. Clarkston is a slight favorite despite having a very rough season. The Wolves are very young and inexperienced but they are still Clarkston which is a proven powerhouse program. I think they have the best player in this district in Kiera Tolmie. Avondale and Waterford Kettering could give fits especially the Captains. Waterford Mott could have it rough in this district. Until anyone really gives the Wolves fits, this is Clarkston’s district to lose. PICK: CLARKSTON.

 

District 28 @ Groves

SEAHOLM vs. WEST BLOOMFIELD

GROVES vs. BLOOMFIELD HILLS

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district in Beverly Hills. Bloomfield Hills and Groves are favored in this district however they will see each other in the district semifinals which will be very interesting. Seaholm has been picking things up lately and is a possible spoiler and darkhorse. West Bloomfield is also improved and is ready to make some noise. They will play each other in the district semifinals. The Maples should get past the Lakers and meet Bloomfield Hills in the district finals. I think the Blackhawks to move onto the regionals because of experience. PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS.

 

District 29 @ Stoney Creek

LAKE ORION vs. STONEY CREEK

ROCHESTER vs. ADAMS

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is a very interesting district at Stoney Creek. Lake Orion is a mystery team to figure out but so has been Adams and Rochester. The Dragons and Highlanders are starting to peak at the right time. Adams has had two no hitters in the past week which is a very good sign. The Falcons have been having a really good season led by their standout Megan Lorenzo. The Cougars have been very good throughout the season, winning the White, and features a standout in Emily Flynn. This one is a tough district to choose as all four teams can win this district. With what happened recently, Lake Orion is starting to get it's act together which is not a good thing for the field. I see this being a Dragons/Highlanders district final with Lake Orion moving on to the regionals. PICK: LAKE ORION.

 

District 30 @ Troy

TROY vs. Utica

Utica Eisenhower vs. TROY ATHENS

INSIGHT/PREDICTION: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district at Troy. I see three teams having great chances to win this district in Troy, Troy Athens, and Utica Eisenhower. The Colts have been very inconsistent. The Red Hawks have been playing much better Utica Eisenhower has had a good season. The Eagles are peaking at the right time heading into this district. I think Troy should get past Utica in the district semifinals but the other game should be very interesting and tight. I'm looking at a Utica Eisenhower/Colts district finals with the Eagles moving onto the regionals. PICK: UTICA EISENHOWER.