2026 Division 4 District Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our last lookahead to this weekend's district tournaments comes in D4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a lot of brackets that look truly up for grabs, while some of the powers should work their way through to regional play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's our predictions for all 32 district brackets in D4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 97 at Ewen-Trout Creek</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Wakefield-Marenisco, Watersmeet, Ontonagon, Bessemer, Ewen-Trout Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Trout Creek and Ontonagon have had some really close matches this season. It could go either way, so I give the edge to the home team in Trout Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 98 at Baraga</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Calumet Copper Island Academy, Dollar Bay, Baraga, L'Anse, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Chassell, Hancock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> It's a deep district, but Hancock has the be the favorite on paper. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942021' first='Azura' last='Aho']</strong> is a well-rounded outside that can help push the Bulldogs to the hardware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 99 at Felch North Dickinson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Powers North Central, Carney-Nadeau, Hannahville Nah Tah Wahsh, Stephenson, Felch North Dickinson, Crystal Falls Forest Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Forest Park knows how to step up its game this time of year, and I like the Trojans to collect another district title with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='765308' first='Evie' last='Anderson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='765310' first='Harper' last='Anderson']</strong> leading the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 100 at Ishpeming</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Rapid River, Cooks Big Bay de Noc, Eben Junction Superior Central, Rock Mid Peninsula, Ishpeming, Munising</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Munising and Ishpeming played a thrilling five-setter this season and could make up the district final. I give the edge to Ishpeming on its home court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 101 at St. Ignace</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> St. Ignace, Engadine, Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> St. Ignace has a bracket that can play into its favor at home. I am going to go with the Saints to pick up the two wins needed for the district title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 102 at Brimley</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Cedarville, Brimley, Newberry, Pickford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> In this four-team bracket, Newberry has had the most success against the rest of the field. I'll pick for that trend to continue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 103 at Harbor Light Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian, Alanson, Harbor Light Christian, Pellston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This district should come down to NMC and Harbor Light Christian. These two have been very evenly matched. I'll again side with the home team to take the district title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 104 at Hillman</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Posen, Rogers City, Hillman, Onaway, Atlanta</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Huskies have put together a very impressive record during the season. Now it is time for Atlanta to show what it can do against the rest of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 105 at Gaylord St. Mary</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Gaylord St. Mary, Wolverine, East Jordan, Ellsworth, Boyne Falls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This time of year it's about getting to work and chopping your way to wins. What better team to do that than the Boyne Falls Loggers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 106 at Central Lake</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Lake Leelanau St. Mary, Leland, Suttons Bay, Central Lake, Bellaire</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> There's some real district contenders here, but I think Bellaire might be getting overlooked in the state picture. The Eagles have won a lot this season and I think they win some more this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 107 at Frankfort</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Onekama, Bear Lake, Frankfort, Brethren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> It's a talented group of four here, but the Onekama Portagers are rolling. <strong>Delaney McCarthy</strong> is capable of taking over a match and could this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 108 at Buckley</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> McBain NMC, Mesick, Buckley, Fife Lake Forest Area, Traverse City Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This is a deep bracket with a lot of solid teams, but TC Christian is playing on another level right now. Look for the Sabres to prevail behind their balanced offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 109 at Mio-Au Sable</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Au Gres-Sims, Whittemore-Prescott, Hale, Fairview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This bracket should be really tight. These opponents know each other well and previous meetings have come down to a few points. I'll go with Au-Gres Sims to prevail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 110 at Walkerville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Pentwater, Baldwin, Muskegon Heights Academy, Walkerville, Mason County Eastern, Muskegon Catholic Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> It feels like Mason County Eastern and Muskegon Catholic Central could meet in the district final. It's a great matchup on paper that could go five sets. I'll go with MC Eastern.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 111 at Vestaburg</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Fruitport Calvary Christian, Marian, Vestaburg, Coleman, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Sacred Heart knows what it takes to win this time of year and won't slip up this week. Nobody will be able to contain <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833681' first='Karis' last='Terwilliger']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 112 at Merrill</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Merrill, Bay City Academy, Bay City All Saints, Saginaw Arts &amp; Sciences, Saginaw Nouvel, Midland Calvary Baptist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Midland Calvary Baptist has strung together a lot of wins and the Kings are shaping up to be the team to beat in this bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 113 at Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Martin, Byron Center Zion Christian, Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep, Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian, Grand Rapids Sacred Heart, Kalamazoo Hacket Catholic Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Hackett Prep has played a competitive schedule and that should pay off this week in a district that should provide a lot of close sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 114 at St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Lawrence, Covert, Eau Claire, Watervliet Grace Christian, St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake, St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran is a team flying a little under the radar right now, but is very much a contender. Look for the Titans to prevail in this bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 115 at Mendon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Marcellus, Athens, Burr Oak, Marcellus Howardsville Christian, Colon, Mendon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Hornets will be at home, which gives them an extra boost. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1023733' first='Lashell' last='Blair']</strong> is a dynamic middle that will be tough for anyone to stop this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 116 at Bellevue</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Marshall Academy, Tekonsha, Climax-Scotts, Bellevue, Battle Creek St. Philip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> St. Philip is no stranger to postseason success and I expect to see more of it this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019373' first='Addison' last='Dzwik']</strong> is a great leader for the Fighting Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 117 at Morrice</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Portland St. Patrick, Ashley, Fowler, Webberville, Fulton, Morrice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This is a district that seems very up for grabs, but I am going to go with the defending state champs, Fowler. The Eagles graduated a lot from last year, but still have a program toughness that should help it this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 118 at East Jackson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Litchfield, East Jackson, Jackson Prep, Vandercook Lake, Jackson Christian, Concord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This bracket shapes up nicely for the Yellowjackets. Junior hitter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='732303' first='Annie' last='Saenz']</strong> has been able to dominate often this year and I expect her to do that in this bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 119 at Camden-Frontier</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> North Adams-Jerome, Camden-Frontier, Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy, Waldron, Pittsford, Hillsdale Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Hillsdale Academy can be a dangerous team this postseason. The Colts have a lot of balance and a strong defensive base led by senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019388' first='Malorie' last='Kate Apel']</strong>. I like them to move on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 120 at Petersburg Summerfield</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Morenci, Petersburg Summerfield, Ann Arbor Rudolf Steiner, Britton Deerfield, Adrian Lenawee Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Lenawee Christian has been at the top of the rankings for a lot of the season and the Cougars should keep rolling behind the play of senior setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='916067' first='Brynn' last='Davis']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 121 at Clarkston Everest Collegiate</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Novi Christian Academy, West Bloomfield FJA, Ann Arbor Christian, Brighton Livingston Christian, Clarkston Everest Collegiate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Everest Collegiate still has championship play built into the program, which should help it prevail this week, especially against an evenly-matched foe like Ann Arbor Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 122 at Inter-City Baptist</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Taylor Trillium Academy, Melvindale Academy for Business &amp; Tech, Riverview Gabriel Richard, Westland Hope Christian Academy, Inter-City Baptist, Lutheran Westland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This is going to be a great district with a lot of tight matches. Inter-City Baptist made a solid run a year ago and it has the top player in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='998001' first='Daneris' last='Gomez']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 123 at Southfield Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Southfield Christian, Southfield Manoogian, Farmington Hills Huda, Plymouth Ivywood, Detroit International Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> This whole district feels like it could go to anyone. The team that is able to put on the best serving and avoid unforced errors is likely to prevail. I will go with Farmington Hills Huda.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 124 at Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart, Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian, Auburn Hills Christian, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Oakland Christian is a legitimate title contender in D4 and should be the team to beat this week behind the powerful hitting of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455952' first='Sofie' last='Williams']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 125 at Byron</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Flint Beecher, Burton St. Thomas More Academy, Byron, Flint School for the Deaf, Flint Cultural Center Academy, Genesee Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Genesee Christian has had some bumps in the road this season, but played a tough schedule that should have it ready to win this district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 126 at Marine City Cardinal Mooney</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Dryden, Kimball New Life Christian, Marine City Cardinal Mooney, Chesterfield Austin Catholic, New Haven Merritt Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Cardinals get the home court and have had success against teams in this bracket. Sophomores <strong>Emily Coomes</strong> and <strong>Katelynn Coomes</strong> are a dynamic 1-2 punch to lead Cardinal Mooney.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 127 at Deckerville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Kingston, Mayville, Peck, Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Deckerville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> The Eagles are at home this week and should be confident, as they grinded out wins against the other top teams in this district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>District 128 at Ubly</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams:</strong> Caseville, Kinde North Huron, Owendale-Gagetown, Akron-Fairgrove Ubly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> Ubly is at home and playing well. The Tigers will be motivated for another long playoff run, led by dominant middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611100' first='Waverly' last='Hagen']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->