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*** 2022 VHSL State Championship Schedule with NFHS Network Broadcast Links
We are set for State Championship Friday in the 2022 VHSL Basketball Tournament. Before we get to our Predictions and Keys to Victory for the Class 5 and Class 6 matchups for the ladies and fellas, let's review how are prognostications are doing so far...
Hatfield's Thursday State Finals Picks: 3-1 (75%)
Hatfield's 2022 Boys State Tournament Total: 30-8 (78.9%), including 2-0 in Thursday's State Finals
Hatfield's 2022 Girls State Tournament Total: 28-10 (73.7%), including 1-1 in Thursday's State Finals
Hatfield's 2022 Region Playoff Total: 156-45 (77.6%)
Hatfield's 2021 Region Playoff Record: 109-24 (82%)
Hatfield's 2020 Postseason Record: 207-60 (77.5%)
Hatfield's 2019 Region Playoff Record: 139-56 (71.3%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Playoff Record: 12-6 (67%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Finals Record: 3-3 (50%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Semis Record: 9-3 (75%)
Friday, March 11, 2022 at VCU:
Session 1:
12:30 p.m. - Group 6 Girls Final - James Madison (26-2) vs. Osbourn Park (26-1)
Watch on NFHS Network
Osbourn Park Keys:
#1 - Cover Arnolie Sisters: It's a senior-laden Madison squad going for a third straight state title. At the forefront of their attack is the sister combo of Alayna Arnolie (14.7 PPG) and Grace Arnolie (12.5 PPG). Together, they've combined to make 125 three-pointers. If Osbourn Park lets them to shoot with freedom, it could spell some serious trouble.
#2 - Paint Points:
#3 - Convert at the Foul Line:
Madison Keys:
#1 - Stay Strong Defensively
#2 - Control the Boards:
#3 - Don't Give OP Freebies:
Hat's Pick: Madison 47-42
2:30 p.m. - Group 6 Boys Final - Hayfield (31-0) vs. Battlefield (20-6)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Hayfield Keys:
#1 - Play with Pace:
#2 - Stay Talentless on Defense:
#3 - Embrace History:
Battlefield Keys:
#1 - Pick Your Poison:
#2 - Control Tempo:
#3 - 2nd Chance Points:
Hat's Pick: Hayfield 82-62
Session 2:
6:00 p.m. - Group 5 Girls Final - Woodgrove (29-0) vs. Menchville (22-3)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Woodgrove Keys:
#1 - Handle Menchville's Press:
#2 - Defend the 3-Point Line:
#3 - Keep Shores Involved:
Menchville Keys:
#1 - Get Out in Transition:
#2 - Maximize Amari Smith:
#3 - Deny Paint Touches:
Hat's Pick: Menchville 62-56
8:00 p.m. - Group 5 Boys Final - Highland Springs (22-4) vs. Maury (25-2; 22-2)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Maury Keys:
#1 - Keep Springers Out Of Transition:
#2 - Manufacture Points:
#3 - Bench Lift:
Highland Springs Keys:
#1 - Balanced Attack:
#2 - Don't Rush, Stay Patient:
#3 - Win the 3-Point Line:
Hat's Pick: Highland Springs 53-49
*** 2022 VHSL State Championship Schedule with NFHS Network Broadcast Links
We are set for State Championship Friday in the 2022 VHSL Basketball Tournament. Before we get to our Predictions and Keys to Victory for the Class 5 and Class 6 matchups for the ladies and fellas, let's review how are prognostications are doing so far...
Hatfield's Thursday State Finals Picks: 3-1 (75%)
Hatfield's 2022 Boys State Tournament Total: 30-8 (78.9%), including 2-0 in Thursday's State Finals
Hatfield's 2022 Girls State Tournament Total: 28-10 (73.7%), including 1-1 in Thursday's State Finals
Hatfield's 2022 Region Playoff Total: 156-45 (77.6%)
Hatfield's 2021 Region Playoff Record: 109-24 (82%)
Hatfield's 2020 Postseason Record: 207-60 (77.5%)
Hatfield's 2019 Region Playoff Record: 139-56 (71.3%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Playoff Record: 12-6 (67%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Finals Record: 3-3 (50%)
Hatfield’s 2021 State Semis Record: 9-3 (75%)
Friday, March 11, 2022 at VCU:
Session 1:
12:30 p.m. - Group 6 Girls Final - James Madison (26-2) vs. Osbourn Park (26-1)
Watch on NFHS Network
Osbourn Park Keys:
#1 - Cover Arnolie Sisters: It's a senior-laden Madison squad going for a third straight state title. At the forefront of their attack is the sister combo of Alayna Arnolie (14.7 PPG) and Grace Arnolie (12.5 PPG). Together, they've combined to make 125 three-pointers. If Osbourn Park lets them to shoot with freedom, it could spell some serious trouble.
#2 - Paint Points:
#3 - Convert at the Foul Line:
Madison Keys:
#1 - Stay Strong Defensively
#2 - Control the Boards:
#3 - Don't Give OP Freebies:
Hat's Pick: Madison 47-42
2:30 p.m. - Group 6 Boys Final - Hayfield (31-0) vs. Battlefield (20-6)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Hayfield Keys:
#1 - Play with Pace:
#2 - Stay Talentless on Defense:
#3 - Embrace History:
Battlefield Keys:
#1 - Pick Your Poison:
#2 - Control Tempo:
#3 - 2nd Chance Points:
Hat's Pick: Hayfield 82-62
Session 2:
6:00 p.m. - Group 5 Girls Final - Woodgrove (29-0) vs. Menchville (22-3)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Woodgrove Keys:
#1 - Handle Menchville's Press:
#2 - Defend the 3-Point Line:
#3 - Keep Shores Involved:
Menchville Keys:
#1 - Get Out in Transition:
#2 - Maximize Amari Smith:
#3 - Deny Paint Touches:
Hat's Pick: Menchville 62-56
8:00 p.m. - Group 5 Boys Final - Highland Springs (22-4) vs. Maury (25-2; 22-2)
Watch on NFHS Network Here
Maury Keys:
#1 - Keep Springers Out Of Transition:
#2 - Manufacture Points:
#3 - Bench Lift:
Highland Springs Keys:
#1 - Balanced Attack:
#2 - Don't Rush, Stay Patient:
#3 - Win the 3-Point Line:
Hat's Pick: Highland Springs 53-49
