Week Two Thoughts.
Written Saturday September 7th at 12:55 AM
West Bloomfield: The Lakers had a really tough outing on Friday night against Groves falling 28-13. West Bloomfield trailed 21-7 at one point but tried to battle back but the Falcons always had an answer for West Bloomfield. The Lakers have another tough matchup looming with Adams next week.
Lake Orion: The Dragons had no trouble with Stoney Creek on Friday night winning 42-13. Lake Orion used a balance attack while the defense was solid for the second straight week. The Dragons will have their home opener with Troy next week.
Clarkston: The Wolves bounced back in a big way by blowing out Southfield Arts and Tech 48-0 on Friday night. Clarkston used their balance along with a 41 point second quarter to create a running clock. The Wolves have a big one looming with Oxford next week.
Adams: The Highlanders had no trouble with Rochester on Friday night winning 28-0 but it was closer than the score indicated. Adams defense was very good all night shutting down the Falcons offense. The Highlanders have their home opener with West Bloomfield looming next week.
Oxford: The Wildcats were really impressive at home against a really good opponent in Harper Woods winning 38-0 on Friday night. Oxford was really disciplined and it showed in their game. The Wildcats have Clarkston looming next week.
Harper Woods: It was a disaster for the Pioneers on Friday night in Oxford as Harper Woods fell 38-0 to the Wildcats. Penalties were a big problem and it showed in this game. Harper Woods has been outscored 66-6 by teams that are on the M-24 corridor the last two years. It doesn’t get any easier for the Pioneers with Novi Detroit Catholic Central looming next week.
Groves: The Falcons look like they are in the drivers spot in the White after making another statement by winning over West Bloomfield 28-13 on Friday night. Groves has outscored Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit and the Lakers by a combined 63-27 in the last two weeks. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.
Stoney Creek: It was a rough night for the Cougars on Friday night in their home opener against Lake Orion. Stoney Creek fell 42-13 on their home field. The Cougars are going through a transition period and it has to happen during the season. They have another tough matchup looming with Groves next week.
Rochester: The Falcons battled tough with Adams on Friday night in the Falcon Frenzy game but they fell to the Highlanders 28-0 on Friday night. Rochester hung with Adams tough throughout but they couldn’t get enough offense against a stout Highlanders defense. The Falcons have Southfield Arts and Tech looming next week.
Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had a sense of reality on Friday night when Clarkston came to Southfield. Southfield Arts and Tech had no chance with Clarkston falling 48-0. The Warriors had a ton of trouble all night with the Wolves. They have Rochester looming next week.
Farmington: The Falcons had no issue with Holly winning 33-7 on Friday night. Farmington has been rolling as of late, outscoring Oak Park and Holly by a combined 50-13 in the last two games. The Falcons have a big game looming for the Farmington Cup with arch rival North Farmington looming next week.
North Farmington: The Raiders have lost two close games which is not good. North Farmington fell 20-12 to Ferndale on Friday night at Ron Holland Field. The Raiders can’t afford to lose anymore and they have the Farmington Cup looming with arch rival Farmington next week.
Oak Park: The Knights had a bounce back win over Royal Oak winning 19-7 on Friday night in a defensive type game. Oak Park found enough offense against a Ravens defense that showed some promise especially defensively. They have Troy Athens looming next week.
Troy: The Colts had no issue with Pontiac winning 35-0 on Friday night. Troy really hasn’t been tested outscoring both Bloomfield Hills and Pontiac by a combined 70-7. The Colts should be tested when they head to Lake Orion next week.
Troy Athens: The Red Hawks got their first win of the season winning 20-0 over Berkley on Friday night. Troy Athens needed their experience to come through and they got it. They have a big one with Oak Park looming next week.
Seaholm: The Maples had a hard fought 21-7 win over Avondale on Friday night behind a very strong defensive effort. Seaholm looks like they haven’t lost a beat. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.
Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks had a really disappointing 42-0 loss to Dearborn Divine Child on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills has been outscored 77-7 in the last two weeks which is not good. The Blackhawks have Seaholm looming next week.
Avondale: The Yellow Jackets are really struggling on both sides of the football. Avondale fell 21-7 to Seaholm on Friday night. The Yellow Jackets need to turn things around and quick if they want to make some noise. They have Macomb Lutheran North looming next week.
Ferndale: The Eagles got back on track with a huge win at Ron Holland Field stunning North Farmington 20-12 on Friday night. This could be the start that could turn things around for Ferndale. The Eagles have Royal Oak looming next week.
Berkley: The Bears took another tough loss on Friday night to Troy Athens falling 20-0. Berkley has lost 14 straight games and they have been outscored 27-0 this season. The Bears need to bounce back in a big way. They have Pontiac looming next week.
Royal Oak: The Ravens played much better despite falling 19-7 to Oak Park on Friday night. Royal Oak held Oak Park to 19 points but the offense has struggled especially in the last two games where they have scored 20 points. They have a rivalry game with Ferndale looming next week.
Pontiac: It was a rough night for the Phoenix falling 35-0 to Troy on Friday night. Pontiac will be all right. They have Berkley looming next week.