MHSAA Rankings: February Finals Division II
With one week left in the season. While it wasn’t planned. I now realize that I have provided preseason rankings. Followed up by midseason ranking in January (midterms) Perhaps it’s the former high school teacher in me. It just seems only appropriate to deliver some final rankings/grades.
I’ll provide a link to the previous rankings. They are detailed with key players and strengths and weaknesses. These are final rankings. A little secret about final grades. At least from my experience. Personally, they were very brief and straightforward. Summer was calling. Throw a bubble sheet into a machine called a scantron to get a final grade. Maybe this is why I don’t teach anymore….
I only bring that up to say these will also be brief and straightforward. Leaning heavily on the resumes the teams have put together. This is NOT who I am necessarily picking to win the state championship. We’ll do some bracketology next weekend. If you would like more detail on the teams, follow the links below.
Preseason 10 here
January 10 here
1. Warren Lincoln (16-4)
Going with the defending champions doesn’t get any points for creativity. However you can’t really go in any other direction. The schedule was absurdly difficult. Frankly the losses are just impressive as the victories. They have battled through injuries and worked in a high profile transfer seamlessly. They don’t have a single loss to a team in the division.
2. Flint Powers Catholic (17-1)
An impressive regular season for a team coming off a semifinal appearance. Like Warren Lincoln. Dealt well with injuries and worked in a vital transfer to their rotation. Only loss came to a talented Grand Blanc squad. Interested to see how they match up with a similar Flint Carman Ainsworth squad tomorrow night.
3. Romulus Summit Academy North (18-3)
The Dragons have proven to be one of the more resilient programs. On their third coach in three years, and with high profile player transferring out of the program. They continued to perform well against a difficult schedule. They earned two impressive victories in out of state showcases (Illinois, Ohio) The guard oriented team should be rested going into the tournament.
4. Hudsonville Unity Christian (18-2)
Strong regular season for a Crusader squad that is reminiscent of their 2019 state championship group. Where other programs have dealt with transfers and coaching change. Unity is a model of continuity and stability. They have an uber experienced head coach and a group of kids that have grown up playing together. Might have the tallest rotation in the state. Is the recent Hamilton loss a blip, or a sign that they are not clicking at tournament time?
5. Detroit Old Redford (16-2)
Can the defending Division III finalist pull off the same feat in Division II? Even with their extensive postseason success. It is surprising how young they are. They don’t have a bad loss and have plenty of big game experience. Deep, well rounded team that doesn’t really have any weaknesses.
6. Grand Rapids South Christian (16-4)
The record is a little deceptive. Three out of the four losses came in the 2024 portion of the season. The only loss of 2025 was instant classic road loss to Grand Rapids Northview. The rematch is this week. They might feature the best individual talent in the division. The Sailors also have some size along the frontline. Group that has a ton of big game experience on both the gridiron and the hardwood.
7. Detroit University Prep (17-5)
Had a peculiar but auspicious end to the regular season. Advanced to the final of the Charter League Championship tournament. However couldn’t play due to already scheduling 22 games. That predicament highlights two things. One, they will be well rested going into the tournament. Secondly and perhaps more important, they scheduled a gauntlet in the regular season. Three of the five losses came early. The guard oriented squad might feature the top point guard in the division.
8. Bay City John Glenn (18-2)
Extremely impressive how this group battled through an extended injury absence from their best player. Both losses came very early in the season as the group was still adjusting. I’m told that injury issues are resolved and that they are now at full strength. They have a little bit of everything. Size, depth, and emerging guard play.
9. Kingsford (15-3)
A defending quarterfinalist squad from the far reaches of the Upper Peninsula. The Flivvers have had an up and down season. Looked very good early in the season, before some surprising losses. I’m told health played a role in a few of those losses. The Marquette loss certainly does not look like a bad loss now. They will have a chance to avenge it to close out the regular season. They have college player at the lead guard spot. With plenty of size, depth, and scoring options outside of him.
10. Onsted (18-1)
One of the smallest teams by enrollment in Division II has has a had an excellent season. With high profile college commitment graduating, I knew they still had the talent to be good. But I wasn’t expecting this. Only question is competition. They were not as aggressive out of conference minus Ayden Davis (Wright St)
Honorable Mention
Adrian (16-3) Can’t count out a team that has one of the top individual talents in the division. The schedule has been tough out of conference. A nice second scoring option has emerged this year.
Freeland (16-3) Might have the top junior duo in the state. They have lost twice to #8 on this list. The Eagles feature one of the best shooters in the state. That will aways make them a threat.
Paw Paw (17-3) Young guard oriented team has been hot of late. Winning at Grand Rapids Catholic Central is impressive. Young squad should be a factor for the next few years.
Whitehall (16-5) Record is a slightly deceptive. They scheduled very aggressively out of conference. Might be the best rebounding team in the division.
Yale (18-2) Thumb area school has had an excellent regular season. The have a solid young backcourt.
