Official Picks for the 2025 MHSAA State Playoffs
DCC makes it six in a row, Grandville goes wire-to-wire and a D-III state final rematch

Craig Peterson
February 19, 2025

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For complete analysis of all three brackets, be sure to check out the latest episode of the podcast! We go in depth on easiest and hardest regions to predict, as well as what picks I’m most — and least — confident in.
Division-I Playoff Picks

State Champion: Detroit Catholic Central
Toughest pick to make: Forest Hills Central vs. Jenison
Underdog of the Tournament: Salem
Pick I’m most confident in: Howell
Pick I’m least confident in: Sparta
Division-II Playoff Picks

State Champion: Flint Powers
Toughest pick to make: Marquette vs. Midland Dow
Underdog of the Tournament: Grandville
Pick I’m most confident in: Livonia Stevenson
Pick I’m least confident in: Marquette
Division-III Playoffs

State Champion: East Grand Rapids
Toughest pick to make: Cranbrook vs. De La Salle
Underdog of the Tournament: Bay Reps
Pick I’m most confident in: Alpena
Pick I’m least confident in: Jeffers
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