D1/D4 Semifinal Preview

D4 #1 HUDSON VS D4 #5 MARTIN/CLIMAX-SCOTTS

Outlook:  Martin/Climax Scotts will look to continue riding the huge wave of momentum following a quarterfinal takedown of previously-unbeaten New Lothrop.  Hudson comes in as the wire-to-wire #1 this season and posted a big quarterfinal score as well.  As far as matchups go, there's a handful of swing matches throughout the dual that Martin will need to take to stay in it; if Hudson comes out ahead in those then they could run away with it.  The Tigers are not strangers to the semifinals and have a very experienced lineup that will look to prevent the underdog Team Hybrid from another upset.

Hudson by 21

D4 #2 ST. LOUIS VS D4 #3 BRONSON

Outlook:  Maybe the best semifinal in any division, these two schools are both back in the semis after tough losses a year ago.  Bronson is seeking its first finals trip since 2003, while St. Louis' last appearance was in 1995.  There will be not shortage of good matchups, as the teams combine for 20 state qualifiers this year.  Each squad has some flexibility in their lineups and will look to create favorable matchups.  On paper it appears to be an 8-6 split in favor of Bronson, but the Sharks have plenty of bonus point potential that could close that gap. Consider this one as close to a toss up as it gets.

Bronson by 3

D1 #1 DCC VS D1 #5 ROMEO

Outlook:  Romeo enters its first-ever semifinals appearance after a big win over Davison in the quarters.  DCC took the first meeting between these teams on opening week, 43-23.  Virtually every match in the dual will be between state qualifiers, so expect some high-level wrestling from start to finish.  Potential 1 vs 2 matchups at 106 and 215 add some intrigue as well.  In the end, the seven top-ranked Shamrocks should provide more than enough firepower to propel DCC back to the finals.

DCC by 20

D1 #2 HARTLAND VS D1 #3 ROCKFORD

Outlook:  The other semi in D1 is also a rematch of a meeting from earlier in the year, won by Hartland by 27.  After surviving a near-upset in the opening round, look for the Eagles to try to make a statement in this morning's session.  Rockford was impressive in their quarters match, taking a decisive win over Holt.  Not much has changed from a lineup standpoint since that early season meeting, so for the Rams to pull the upset here, they'll need to flip at least three matches from the December dual.  Hartland is looking to get back to the finals for the first time since 2016, while Rockford seeks its first berth since 2010.

Hartland by 22

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