Detroit Renaissance Dominates Berkley, Advances in District Semifinal
SOUTHFIELD, MI — March 4, 2026
By Caleb Bushell | DVS Reporter
Detroit Renaissance delivered a dominant performance in the District Semifinal, defeating Berkley 54–16 at Southfield A&T High School to advance to the next round of the MHSAA playoffs.
After a slow, physical opening quarter, Renaissance erupted offensively and never looked back, using three-point shooting and defensive pressure to separate themselves from Berkley.
First Quarter - Defensive Battle
Both teams opened the game with physical play in the paint, but scoring was difficult to come by. Shots struggled to fall on both sides, resulting in a low-scoring first quarter where defense controlled the pace.
Renaissance 5, Berkley 4
Second Quarter - Renaissance Breaks It Open
Renaissance caught fire in the second quarter, knocking down multiple three-pointers and scoring the majority of their points from beyond the arc.
Berkley struggled to find offensive rhythm, as Renaissance’s defensive pressure disrupted passing lanes and limited clean scoring opportunities. The surge gave Renaissance a commanding lead heading into halftime.
Halftime: Renaissance 31, Berkley 7
Third Quarter - Control Continues
The momentum carried into the third quarter as Renaissance continued to dictate the tempo. While the perimeter shooting remained effective, the offense became more balanced with baskets inside the paint.
The combination of transition scoring, defensive stops, and efficient offense helped Renaissance stretch the lead even further.
Renaissance 52, Berkley 9
Fourth Quarter - Closing It Out
Berkley showed improved energy in the fourth quarter, creating a few scoring opportunities and defensive stops. However, the deficit proved too large to overcome as Renaissance stayed composed and closed out the victory.
Final: Renaissance 54, Berkley 16
Final Takeaway
Detroit Renaissance’s defensive pressure and second-quarter scoring run proved to be the difference. After a tight opening quarter, Renaissance’s ability to knock down perimeter shots and control the pace allowed them to turn the game into a decisive District Semifinal win.
