The state boys basketball tournament opens on Monday and as what typically happens, there will be upsets early. The earlier the round, the more likely the upset. Two teams that need to be on upset alert for Monday's games are Clarkston and North Farmington.
Heavy favorites in the Swartz Creek district, the Wolves will face a 14-win Grand Blanc team on Monday. Clarkston should win, but Grand Blanc had a solid year in the KLAA and has had heartbreaking losses in the past to the Wolves. They should be ready to play.
In the Orchard Lake St. Mary's district, North Farmington will play a Walled Lake Western team that has underachieved this season, but is still talented and capable of winning if the Raiders aren't careful.
As is always the case in districts, someone will go down, ans Clarkston and North Farmington are two teams that should beware