D1 Quarterfinals Preview

#1 DETROIT CC VS #8 WARREN DE LA SALLE

Outlook: All-CHSL matchup in the opening round between an experienced DCC program and De La Salle, making their first quarterfinals trip.  The upper weights should see the best matchups of the dual and. depending on who the Shamrocks throw out, would be DLS' best odds of getting on the board.  

DCC by 52

#4 DAVISON VS #5 ROMEO

Outlook: Maybe the best quarterfinal in any division and a rematch of an opening night dual won by Davison, 39-33.  Both lineups have since seen some changes and where both decide to weigh in at will be a major factor in how this one turns out.  In any case, expect a 7-7 split with bonus points being the difference.  Will have a better idea of which team is in the driver's seat after weigh-ins, but consider this a coin flip.

Davison by 3

#3 ROCKFORD VS #6 HOLT

Outlook: Rams vs Rams in another rematch from mid-January, where Rockford won convincingly over a Holt team not at full strength.  Expect a much closer dual in round two as both teams have paths to victory.  126-175 will likely decide this one, with a handful of matches that could go either way.  Rockford has a little more flexibility with their lineup so they'll be favored, but not by much.

Rockford by 9

#2 HARTLAND VS #7 TEMPERANCE BEDFORD

Outlook: Yet another rematch from earlier in the season; Hartland won the first matchup convincingly.   Look for the Mules to close the gap, but there are very few holes in the Eagles' lineup to exploit.  Swing matches from 132-144 and in the upper weights will be huge.  Ultimately, Hartland's balanced lineup and big point-scorers should carry them to the semis.

Hartland by 27

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