March Madness is here. Which means it’s time to fill out a bracket.
The NCAA Tournament will command your attention over the next several weeks. But don’t forget about the other ‘Big Dance’ that’s happening in New York City.
A champion will be crowned at the GEICO High School Nationals on April 6. And since it’s that time of year, I think it’s only right to do a little High School Bracketology.
Here’s a look at my predictions for the event:
FIRST ROUND
No. 3 IMG Academy (FL) vs. No. 6 Sunrise Christian (KS)
Prediction: IMG Academy
The last time IMG Academy appeared in the GEICO Nationals was back in 2017. The Ascenders entered that tournament as the No. 2 seed and were stunned by North Carolina private school Greensboro Day.
In an unprecedented upset, Greensboro Day defeated IMG by a resounding score of 59-40.
Photo: Nicole Sweet, USA TODAY Sports Images
I don’t expect the Ascenders to go down this time. Sunrise Christian is more than capable of pulling off the upset. I’d hesitate to even call it an “upset,” because Sunrise certainly has the talent to make a run. But I’m going to pick IMG in this game.
