D2 and D3 Semifinals: On Paper

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Division 2

#1 Lowell vs #4 Three Rivers

Outlook: First-ever semifinal appearance for Three Rivers here after they beat Greenville in last night's quarterfinals. They run into a powerhouse team in Lowell, who is favored in most matches throughout the dual. We didn't see Lowell's complete lineup in the QFs, but we imagine we will see everything they've got in this one. Depending on what Lowell does with their lineup, Three Rivers could see some wins at 138, 157, 175, and 215, and 285. but they're going to struggle finding wins elsewhere. We don't expect Lowell to slow down in their journey for their 12th straight state title.

Prediction: Lowell +30

#3 New Boston Huron vs #7 Fowlerville

Outlook: Great dual here after Fowlerville knocked off #2 Freeland last night to reach their first semis since 1998. On the other side, we have NBH, who is making their first-ever appearance in the semifinals. The difference in this one could be Fowlerville up top, as they could theoretically see 4 straight pins from 175 through 285. If they take a few matches down low, the Gladiators should be in a good spot.

Prediction: Fowlerville +12

Division 3

#1 Dundee vs #4 Allegan

Outlook: Dundee has earned their title as the #1 overall team in the state this year, and that won't change in this one. Allegan has really had a remarkable year, though, and they are thrilled to be in the semis after starting the year unranked. Should have a good match at 106, and 215 and 285 can go either way. In between, it's going to be a lot of Dundee bonus points.

Prediction: Dundee +50

#2 Yale vs #6 Lakewood

Outlook: Lakewood picked up a phenomenal win last night over #3 Whitehall, with the massive Aguilera pin over #1 Jenkins playing a huge role. They run into another beast in Yale, but this is going to be a very competitive dual. Lakewood needs to win a few swing matches, and they're going to need to control the bonus point game, but it's a tall task to beat Yale. Lakewood ended their 20+ year drought to reach the semis, but we like Yale to advance in this one.

Prediction: Yale +12