2026 Division 2 District Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Division 2 district tournaments have a lot of intrigue and should feature some highly-competitive brackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's my pick for each of the 32 districts taking place next week in D2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 33 at Escanaba</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Gladstone, Negaunee, Houghton, Escanaba, Kingsford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> In this Northern district, Kingsford has already managed to pick up wins against the field, so I'll stick with them to prevail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 34 at Sault Ste Marie</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Kalkaska, Sault Ste Marie, Grayling, Cheboygan, Kingsley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Kingsley has held its own after moving up from D3. Last year's D3 champs should add some more hardware next week thanks to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833201' first='Jenna' last='Middleton']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 35 at Big Rapids</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Big Rapids, Ludington, Reed City, Chippewa Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Reed City and Big Rapids have had some close matches this year, but I expect Big Rapids to get the title at home thanks in part to the play of standout freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001522' first='Torrie' last='Tacia']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 36 at Clare</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Bullock Creek, Standish-Sterling, Gladwin, Clare, Ogemaw Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Ogemaw Heights has had success against the other teams in this bracket, so don't look for that to change next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 37 at Alma</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Owosso, Chesaning, Corunna, St. Johns, Shepherd, Alma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Panthers have some notable wins on the year and have taken sets from multiple ranked teams. I like them to prevail at home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 38 at Garber</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Carrollton, Bay City John Glenn, Bridgeport, Swan Valley, Freeland, Garber</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Garber was able to make a deep postseason run two years ago and has the potential to do the same in 2026 behind the play of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='458372' first='Jeana' last='Lenhard']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 39 at Frankenmuth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Flint Powers Catholic, Clio, Flint New Standard Academy, Flint Southwestern, Birch Run, Frankenmuth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Frankenmuth looks like it could be a real title contender this year. The Eagles are playing well together and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='850401' first='Avery' last='Geer']</strong> is a great floor leader at setter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 40 at North Branch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Croswell-Lexington, Yale, Imlay City, Caro, North Branch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Broncos are at home and playing well. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888384' first='Allysse' last='Deshetsky']</strong> should have North Branch continuing their upward trend next week at home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 41 at Fremont</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Muskegon Orchard View, Whitehall, Montague, Muskegon Oakridge, Fremont</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> A lot of familiar opponents collide in this district. Fremont has been playing well as of late, so I like the Packers to continue that in this bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 42 at Newaygo</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Howard City Tri-County, Sparta, Newaygo, Central Montcalm, Grant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Grant is the team I like in this district. It should be a very competitive district final, but I give the Tigers the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 43 at GR Covenant Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> GR Kenowa Hills, Spring Lake, Allendale, GR Covenant Christian, Fruitport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This should be a solid district, as previous meetings between some of these teams have been nail-biters. I will give Fruitport the edge, but it's a coin toss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 44 at Grand Rapids West Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Comstock Park, GR West Catholic, GR NorthPointe Christian, Belding, Forest Hills Eastern</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Forest Hills Eastern has played a really tough schedule that should have it prepared to win next week. Look for a big week from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='842444' first='Elsa' last='Kleff']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 45 at Wyoming Kelloggsville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Wyoming Kelloggsville, Grand River Prep, Godwin Heights, Wyoming Lee, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Grand Rapids Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Grand Rapids CC has a lot of talent, but is running into a heavily-talented Grand Rapids Christian squad. Led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442982' first='Grace' last='Goodyke']</strong>, I like the Eagles to earn the title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 46 at Hopkins</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Hudsonville Unity Christian, Hamilton, Hopkins, Wayland, GR South Christian, Holland Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This is a solid district that should feature a great final. I like South Christian to emerge with the championship thanks to the defensive effort of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='761443' first='Meg' last='Schreur']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 47 at South Haven</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Paw Paw, Plainwell, Allegan, Benton Harbor, South Have, Otsego</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Otsego looks like the team to beat in this one. With <strong>Brooke Smalldon</strong> playing at a high level, it's hard to see the Bulldogs coming up short.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 48 at Edwardsburg</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Dowagiac, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Niles, Stevensville Lakeshore, Edwardsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Eddies are a solid team and get to host the district. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825043' first='Ella' last='Laskowski']</strong> has the ability to take over a match and should guide Edwardsburg to the title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 49 at Lakewood</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Hastings, Charlotte, GR West Michigan Aviation Academy, Portland, Lakewood, Ionia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Ionia and Lakewood played a five-setter earlier this year, it could happen again in a potential district final. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835029' first='Logan' last='Thomas']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='644262' first='Amaya' last='Frias']</strong> give the Bulldogs the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 50 at Parma Western</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Three Rivers, Vicksburg, Marshall, Battle Creek Pennfield, Parma Western</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Parma Western and Marshall had a five-set thriller earlier this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='776808' first='Brynn' last='Johnson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741882' first='Georgia' last='Addleman']</strong> are two outstanding sophomores, but I am going to go with Addleman's Panthers to prevail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 51 at Williamston</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Haslett, Eaton Rapids, Fowlerville, Lansing Sexton, Williamston, Lansing Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Lansing Catholic has had good success against the field in this bracket and they have a game-changing middle in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826916' first='Kyra' last='Vukovic']</strong>. That gives the Cougars the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 52 at Tecumseh</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Michigan Center, Adrian, Adrian Madison, Pinckney, Chelsea, Tecumseh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Tecumseh is at home and has the most explosive hitter in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885461' first='Riley' last='Harrah']</strong>. That should be enough to propel it to victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 53 at Dundee</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Dundee, Milan, Ida, Ann Arbor Greenhills, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Gabriel Richard has quietly picked up an impressive set of wins and looks like a real threat in D2. Led by a pair of freshmen in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888979' first='Mia' last='Keefer']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1043330' first='Janie' last='Osness']</strong>, I like the Irish to take the district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 54 at Carleton Airport</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Monroe Jefferson, Carleton Airport, Grosse Ile, Romulus Summit Academy North, New Boston Huron, Flat Rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> I can't pick against last year's finalist, Flat Rock, in this one. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839917' first='Sarah' last='Giroux']</strong> is just too much for any team in this district to stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 55 at Dearborn Heights Robichaud</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Ecorse, Dearborn Heights Robichaud, Dearborn Henry Ford Academy, Romulus, Dearborn Heights Annapolis, Canton Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Whichever team has its serving on this week should come away with the district title. I will pick Canton Prep to prevail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 56 at Clarenceville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Redford Westfield Prep, Clarenceville, Redford Union, Wixom St. Catherine, Dearborn Heights Star International, Dearborn Divine Child</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Divine Child is a dark horse in the entire tournament. The Falcons have picked up a lot of nice wins and should continue to do so in this district. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915670' first='Maddy' last='Willis']</strong> has done great things for DC at setter this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 57 at Detroit Voyageur College Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Detroit University Prep, Detroit University Prep Art &amp; Design, Detroit Voyageur College Prep, Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy, Detroit Aztec Eagles Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This district feels very up for grabs, but I will go with Detroit Aztec Eagles Academy, as it's managed to prevail in some lengthy matches during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 58 at Detroit East English</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Detroit Southeastern, Detroit University Prep Science &amp; Math, Detroit Osborn, Detroit East English, Detroit Edison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This is a big opportunity for these Detroit programs to earn a district title. I give Detroit Edison the slight edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 59 at Center Line</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> St. Clair Shores South Lake, Eastpointe, Chandler Park, Warren Lincoln, Center Line, Warren Regina</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Regina has a balanced attack behind the setting of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749400' first='Lillyana' last='Pitters']</strong>, so I like it to be able to power its way to a district title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 60 at Richmond</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Marine City, Marysville, Richmond, Algonac, St. Clair</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Being at home, the Blue Devils should be able to take care of business. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454366' first='Jordyn' last='Jones']</strong> is capable to taking over a match and helping Richmond take the title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 61 at Lake Fenton</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Goodrich, Almont, Flint Hamady, Lake Fenton, Ortonville Brandon, Linden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> A lot of Flint Metro League presence in this district, and I think Linden has the edge based on its results. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802603' first='Lila' last='Nester']</strong> should be a difference-maker in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 62 at Macomb Lutheran North</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Macomb Lutheran North, Armada, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, Madison Heights Lamphere</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Lutheran North is having a great year and the play of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920480' first='Victoria' last='Burnham']</strong> in the back row should set it apart from the rest of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 63 at Detroit Country Day</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Detroit Communicated Media Arts, Detroit Henry Ford, Detroit Lincoln-King, Detroit Cody, Detroit Country Day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This two-time defending state champions should have their way in this district. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='574175' first='Payton' last='Woodruff']</strong> will keep the Yellowjackets rolling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 64 at Ferndale</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Detroit Pershing, Ferndale University, Ferndale, Detroit Central, Hazel Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Playing at home should give Ferndale the boost it needs to come away with the district title next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->