State Championship Predictions
- Kris Goff
- Mar 6, 2020
- 5 min read
Updated: May 22, 2020
Class 5A State Championship Game
Date: March 6th, 2020
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Ouachita
2020 Lafeadria Green
2020 Tia Perry
Benton
2020 Qua Chambers - ULM Signee
2021 Jada Anderson
Prediction: Ouachita wins in a close one.
Third time these two face each other after meeting twice early in the regular season. They split both matchups. While Benton's experienced guard play, led by ULM signee (Chambers) will surely keep them in the game, I think Ouachita Parish's size and depth will edge out a win to bring them their first state championship since 1953.
Class 4A State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
LaGrange
2020 Nadailyn Carter
2020 Alona Gray
2021 Jeriah Warren
2021 Aasia Sam
Warren Easton
2020 Skylar Davis
2021 Breanna Sutton
Prediction: Lagrange
Coach Mimms has Warren Easton with another deep run. He definitely has made a case for being the best coach in the state for this year's run along with runs made in recent seasons. I'm looking forward to the matchup between two top-10 members of the 2021 class, Breanna Sutton and Jeriah Warren. Although they probably won't guard each other much due to defensive schemes, I am interested in seeing how they both lead their teams on this big stage. Warren Easton is trying to win their 3rd consecutive state championship. Despite the gap in championship experience, I believe Lagrange finds a way to finally win that coveted state championship.
Class 3A State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Booker T. Washington
2020 Ranae Tumblin
2022 Imani Rothschild
Mansfield
2020 Kahia Warmsley - Southern Miss Signee
Prediction: Booker T. Washington
Coach Reed's style of play has Booker T. Washington poised for what some would say is an upset. Their press will force the ball out of Warmsley's hands, forcing someone else to beat them. This game will feature heavy guard play. Should be an interesting one. But I believe that Booker T will force enough turnovers to pull this one off.
Class 2A State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Doyle
2021 Presleigh Scott
2020 Meghan Watson
Red River
2020 Morgan Payne - Bossier Parish Community College
2020 Makaila Lewis - Bossier Parish Community College
2021 Kaitlyn Antilley
Prediction: Red River
I always look forward to the 2A state championship because of the great mixture between small town basketball and a few college prospects, which is exactly what we have in this match up! It seems like both teams have been gearing up for this state championship run for the past few years and they both deserve this opportunity. I believe Red River's guard play will be able to handle Doyle's relentless pressure and they find a way to stay composed on this grand stage bringing home a long awaited championship!
Class 1A State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Delhi
2020 Tasionna McDowell - ULM Signee
North Central
2022 Ya'Jaia Goudeau
Prediction: North Central
North Central is prepared for this championship because Coach Taylor did a great job scheduling this season, which is her 23rd year as head coach. They played a number of big 4A and 5A teams, which will help prepare them for Delhi's size, which is abnormally big for a 1A team. Delhi will look to avenge it's State Championship runner-up finish from a year ago. I believe that Delhi will fall short once again.
Class B State Championship Game
Date: March 6th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Fairview
2020 Laynee Jinks
Hathaway
2020 Chloey Guidry
Prediction: Fairview wins
The exciting part of this matchup is Coach vs. Former Player. Hathaway's Head Coach Courtnee Young takes on her former coach, Kyle Jinks, in this state championship match up. Fairview's team, led by Coach Jinks' daughter, will continue their dynasty. Hathaway has made great strides to get to this point, but I believe that Fairview's program is too seasoned. Hathaway is super young, so look for them to be a factor for years to come.
Class C State Championship Game
Date: March 6th, 2020
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Burton Coliseum - Lake Charles, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Hicks
2021 Chloe Wilbanks
2022 Lauren Quinn
Plainview
2020 Kinsley Ashworth
Prediction: Hicks is going to win
Hicks' 2022 Lauren Quinn introduced herself to everyone with a 30 point, 15 rebound performance in the semifinal game. Although the 2022 rankings have yet to be released, she confirms to me that she belongs in the Top 25 (which will be released on March 15th). Hicks' lone loss comes to one the top teams in the state, LaGrange, which was on the road and only a two point loss. They are poised to win the State Championship
Division I State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 10931 Jefferson Hwy River Ridge, LA
Key Players to Watch:
John Curtis
2020 Jerkaila Jordan - Tulane Signee
2024 Terren Cofil
Mt. Carmel
2021 Taylor Wilkins
2021 Miranda Strassel
Prediction: John Curtis
Coach Jamie Thomatis, in my opinion, is one the most underrated coaches in the state. Mount Carmel is always well coached. They held McKinley, a team with two top-4 players in the 2020 class, to 31 points in the semifinals game. Now they look to keep the recently announced Gatorade Player of the year, John Curtis' Jerkaila Jordan, top player in the 2020 class, in check. Coach Thomatis is going to need one helluva game-plan to keep John Curtis from winning its fourth consecutive state championship. With this game being at John Curtis, I see John Curtis cutting down the nets.
Division II State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Lee Magnet - Baton Rouge, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Lee Magnet
2020 Diamond Hunter - Sam Houston signee
2020 Iviona Hatch
2020 A'niya Lagarde
St. Louis
2020 Ananya Turner
2022 Myca Trail
2023 Paris Guillory
Prediction: Lee Magnet will win
With a rematch of the 2019 state championship, I am sure St. Louis has revenge and upset on their minds, but Lee Magnet will have too much fire power. Lee Magnet's Diamond Hunter, one the top guards in the 2020 class, and her senior led cast will be locked in for their last home game at Lee Magnet. However St. Louis has a young group, and will be a force for years to come. This gym will be electric!
Division III State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time:
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas
Key Players to Watch:
STA
2021 Jaylyn James
2021 Jade Brumfield
LCA
2020 Tamera Johnson - Louisiana Lafayette (signee)
2020 Autumn Chassion
2021 Z. Wiltz
Prediction: Lafayette Christian Academy
I believe Lafayette Christian will go on the road to win its fourth straight title which will give LCA's seniors have a record of 126-10. STA's Jaylyn James and Jade Brumfield will give LCA all that they can handle, but the overall depth from the Knights will be too much for STA.
Division IV State Championship Game
Date: March 7th, 2020
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Ouachita Christian School - Monroe, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Ouachita Christian
2021 Conleigh Laster
St Mary's
2020 Maria Bienvenu
Prediction: Ouachita Christian
Ouachita Christian will end their perfect season with a Championship title. Ouchita Christian will prevail after falling short in last year's semifinal game.
Division V State Championship Game
Date: March 6th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: University Academy - Alexandria, LA
Key Players to Watch:
Univ Academy
2021 Jordan Semones
Family Community
2023 Lainee McCain
Prediction: University Academy
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