4A State Playoffs is here! The Buzz & Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The time is here! The part of the season we've all been waiting for. The 4A State Championship playoffs are a few days away and it's about to kick off with major fireworks in October. The 4A division hosts all of it's competing teams in the Southern part of Nevada, so this goes directly into a single elimination, winner take all setup. This regular season of play has been nothing short of explosive and every player competing this season has been nothing short of amazing. In just a few days, the ladies that touch the court will be fired up to compete with their teams and close out the season on top. Playoff bracket below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":709944,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/4A-State-Bracket.jpg?w=978" alt="" class="wp-image-709944" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top teams predicted to take the title of 2024 NIAA 4A State Champions</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":662999,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/3.png?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-662999" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Durango Trailblazers (<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong><em>2023 NIAA State Champions</em></strong></span>) <em>23-10 Record</em> <em>(10-0 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looking to repeat as the State Champions, the explosive force that is the Trailblazers will spare no effort and leave everything on the court lead by strong senior leadership, a powerful offense and a very intense defense. The Trailblazers will await the winner of the SECTA Roadrunners and the Coral Academy Falcons. This will be a great set up for a power-packed second day of playoffs. Look for the following Trailblazers that are ready to dominate on October 30th: [player_tooltip player_id='543147' first='Angelina' last='Guerrero'], [player_tooltip player_id='540514' first='Taylor' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='543151' first='Jalynn' last='Edwards'], [player_tooltip player_id='520116' first='Maya' last='Dominguez'], [player_tooltip player_id='590035' first='Aracelli' last='Hernandez'], Alana Riddick, [player_tooltip player_id='543169' first='Grace' last='Gonsalves'] &amp; Natalia Chomakos. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><strong>PREDICTION:</strong></em></span> Durango has proven themselves by challenging and defeating 5A division teams so it is expected and predicted that Durango will repeat as State Champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":709946,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Screenshot_20241024_190011_Instagram.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-709946" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spring Valley Grizzlies <em>20-14 Record</em> <em>(10-0 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lady Grizzlies of Spring Valley have been determined to make a huge impact this season. With a perfect 10-0 record in the 4A Mountain League, Spring Valley has made their presence known and they are waiting for October 30th; to shake up the playoffs and make a deep run for the the title! With big time play from [player_tooltip player_id='562348' first='Amany' last='Kuwa'], [player_tooltip player_id='715135' first='Krista' last='Ray'], [player_tooltip player_id='544917' first='Bethel' last='Shimelis'], Hailey Talbot, [player_tooltip player_id='532709' first='Kelsea' last='Baer'] &amp; Mackenzie Means, look for these Grizzlies to be a greater challenge then expected. They will await the winner of Pinecrest Cadence &amp; Doral Red Rock. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><strong>PREDICTION:</strong></em></span> The Grizzlies are predicted to meet the Spartans or the Longhorns in the Semifinals. Do not be surprised to see the Grizzlies meet the Trailblazers in the Championship game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":706462,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Cimarron.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-706462" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cimarron-Memorial Spartans <em>25-10 Record</em> <em>(9-1 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans of Cimarron-Memorial have take names and are not looking to waste the moment. [player_tooltip player_id='707748' first='Tayla' last='Singleton'], [player_tooltip player_id='550863' first='Kimora' last='Combes'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='526196' first='Jazlyn' last='Arellano'] have set out to lead these ladies with a focus &amp; intent to win. [player_tooltip player_id='729293' first='Emily' last='Zobrak'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='582923' first='Kiara' last='Gallinar'] have also made a huge impact that has lead the Spartans to a 9-1 league record. Yes, they are the #1 seed out of the 4A Sky League and they will be ready to compete on day two. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><strong>PREDICTION:</strong></em></span> With predictions that the they will face the Legacy Longhorns, the Spartans will make a great effort to keep their winning streak alive and move into the Semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":709965,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Screenshot_20241024_192203_Instagram1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-709965" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Southeast Career Technical Academy Roadrunners <em>26-7 Record</em> <em>(9-1 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SECTA Roadrunner are a unique and powerful group that should not be underestimated. It is predicted and expected that this team will advance and seek to re-write the results of the mid-season loss to the 2023 State Champions (Durango Trailblazers). Playoffs tend to bring out the most competitive nature in each athlete so look for the Roadrunners to challenge Coral Academy in the the first round lead by [player_tooltip player_id='567487' first='Luna' last='Ingaramo'], [player_tooltip player_id='543166' first='Mikaela' last='Fellows'], Emberly Cross, Peyton Fortier, Libby Ferreiro &amp; Jazmin Evenden. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><strong>PREDICTION:</strong></em></span> The Roadrunner are expected to see Durango on day two and they will look to unseat the champs and rock the 4A world!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4A teams predicted to present the greatest challenge in this bracket</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":706463,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Pinecrest.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-706463" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars <em>23-10 Record</em> <em>(7-1 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinecrest Academy has proven themselves to be a team on a mission with everything to prove. Competing and ending with a 7-1 league record, the Cadence Cougars will face Doral Red Rock in round one and this will be a great challenge worth watching however I anticipate the hunger and desire will push Pinecrest lead by the great play of Gabrielle Maurer, Hannah Claunch, Alessandra Chamnong &amp; Vaitea Yadao into round two; to face the 10-0 Grizzlies. Keep you eyes on this first round match up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":710010,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Screenshot_20241024_204352_Instagram1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-710010" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Green Valley Gators <em>23-17 Record</em> <em>(6-4 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Green Valley Gators have set themselves up from the start of the season; to compete all the way through, make playoffs and now they are looking to contend. The Gators will face Somerset Sky Pointe in round one, but they are lead by Scarlet Nielsen, [player_tooltip player_id='715128' first='Parker' last='Redmon'], [player_tooltip player_id='735362' first='Megan' last='Carr'], [player_tooltip player_id='628122' first='Ella' last='Varner'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='532708' first='Giovanelis' last='Ortega']. This group of Gators have put on a determined display landing them in the 5th rank overall in the 4A Division. Look for the Gators to compete at their best in this first round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":709987,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/10/Screenshot_20241024_194524_Instagram1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-709987" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Legacy Longhorns <em>16-17 Record</em> <em>(8-2 league)</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One team, not to sleep on is the Legacy Longhorns. Finishing 8-2 in league play, the Lady Longhorns are determined to go all the way. They have a number of outstanding players that are predicted to show up in a great way during this playoff run. As they prepare to face the Pioneers of Canyon Springs, the Longhorns lead by their Captain &amp; leader [player_tooltip player_id='544934' first='Miy'Aja' last='Diggs'], [player_tooltip player_id='581520' first='Destiny' last='Matthews'], [player_tooltip player_id='528278' first='Da'Maia' last='Bryant'], [player_tooltip player_id='573493' first='Arial' last='Fox'], [player_tooltip player_id='536095' first='Raelene' last='Miguel'], Paradise Tupaie &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='542774' first='Ivanna' last='Aparicio'] will look to take care of business on Monday and make ready to face a great challenge in the Lady Spartans of Cimarron-Memorial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We congratulate and wish each and every time in the 4A State Championship Bracket the best and can't wait to see you compete. We'll be out there rooting you on, celebrating your accomplishments, season recognitions and we look forward to an exciting playoff. 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