Week Seven Thoughts.
Written Saturday October 7th at 12:30 AM
West Bloomfield: The Lakers bounced back after a rough loss to Clarkston with a 38-19 win at Oxford on Friday night. Brandon Davis-Swain and Rick Nance had a big nights for West Bloomfield. The Lakers defense is still a concern and they have a big test looming with Southfield Arts and Tech next week.
Lake Orion: The Dragons earned the Red crown and a 42-21 win over Clarkston on Friday night. Billy Roberson had three touchdowns while TR Hill had two scores on the night. Lake Orion has Farmington looming next week.
Clarkston: The Wolves had a tough 42-21 loss to Lake Orion on Friday night. Desman Stephens had two touchdowns while Brody Kosin added a score. Clarkston will be fine. They have Harper Woods looming next week.
Adams: The Highlanders bounced back after falling to Lake Orion last week with a 28-7 win over Stoney Creek. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.
Oxford: The Wildcats postseason hopes took a hit with a 38-19 loss to West Bloomfield on Friday night. Oxford will need to win out and get some help if they want to make the postseason. The Wildcats have North Farmington looming next week.
Stoney Creek: The Cougars had a tough 28-7 loss to Adams on Friday night. Stoney Creek has Rochester looming next week.
Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors were tested winning 25-13 over Rochester on Friday night. Southfield Arts and Tech needed a game like this especially with West Bloomfield looming next week.
Harper Woods: The Pioneers got back on track with a 55-0 blowout win over Farmington on Friday night. Harper Woods has a statement game with Clarkston looming next week.
Groves: The Falcons had no issue with Bloomfield Hills winning 30-6 on Friday night. Groves is rolling with confidence right now. They have Ferndale looming next week.
Farmington: The Falcons have really struggled since Cam Pettaway went down but he did return in this game. They fell 55-0 to Harper Woods on Friday night. Farmington has been outscored 134-7 in the last three weeks and it won’t get any easier. They have Lake Orion looming next week.
Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks have had a rough three weeks. They fell 30-6 to Groves on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills has been outscored 129-6 in the last two weeks. They have a tough one looming with Adams next week.
Rochester: The Falcons battled despite falling 25-13 to Southfield Arts and Tech. Rochester kept Southfield Arts and Tech to one of their lowest scores of the season. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.
Seaholm: The Maples behind the play of Jack Lewis and the Kinnie brothers were dominant in their 20-0 win over Avondale on Friday night. Seaholm is rolling with confidence. They have Oak Park looming next week.
North Farmington: The Raiders had no issues with Pontiac winning 66-8 on Friday night. Lorence Woodley had 207 total yards and a touchdown in the game. North Farmington will for sure be tested when they head to Oxford next week.
Oak Park: The Knights had their game called due to gun shots outside Knight Valley. Oak Park won 22-9 with six minutes to go in the game. The win helps their postseason hopes. They have Seaholm looming next week.
Troy: The Colts had no issue with Berkley keeping their postseason hopes alive winning 48-0. Troy will be tested next week when they play Troy Athens.
Troy Athens: The Red Hawks survived in overtime on Friday night winning 38-37 over Royal Oak. The Red Hawks have won two straight and has a big one looming with Troy next week.
Ferndale: The Eagles had their game called due to gun shots outside Oak Park. Ferndale fell 22-9 which hurt their postseason hopes. They need to win out to make the postseason. They have Groves looming next week.
Avondale: The Yellow Jackets had a tough test but they fell to a very good Seaholm program 20-0 on Friday night. Avondale will be fine. They have Pontiac looming next week.
Berkley: The Bears were blown out 48-0 by Troy on Friday night. Berkley is really struggling. They have Royal Oak looming next week.
Royal Oak: The Ravens lost a heart breaker to Troy Athens in overtime 38-37 on Friday night. The offense was solid all night for Royal Oak despite the weather conditions. Coach Collin Campbell has this team heading in the right direction. They have Berkley looming next week.
Pontiac: The Phoenix had a rough night falling 66-8 to North Farmington on Friday night. Pontiac has another tough one looming with Avondale next week.