Football Picks- Week Ten.

Written Tuesday October 27th at 12:00 PM.

Records:

Keith 100-20

Ant 91-29

Dan 90-30

Sean 89-31

Sammy 86-34

Division One.

Region 2, District 2.

Novi at West Bloomfield:

This will be the first meeting between the Lakers and the Wildcats in both programs history. Novi made the playoffs for the first time since 2008 after beating Howell last week and got in based on playoff points at 5-4. The Wildcats has a prolific high scoring offense that has averaged 35 points since the 0-3 start. Novi is led by running back Emmanuel Jackson, quarterback Alec Bageris, and wide receiver Anthony D'Annabale. All were huge last week against Howell with Jackson scoring five touchdowns whether running or catching the football. The Lakers went undefeated capturing the Red and overcame a tough Harrison rally late. West Bloomfield will counter with Tristan Jackson, Na’Von Mosley, Evan Foster, Justin Clark, and Theo Majette. The winner will either get Novi Detroit Catholic Central or Waterford Mott. This is a trap game for the Lakers as many expert know West Bloomfield's playoff history isn't the greatest. Novi has been playing well lately and will be a dangerous test in the Swamp.

SAMMY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 49, NOVI 35.

ANT PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, NOVI 17.

KEITH PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 21, NOVI 14.

DAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, NOVI 21.

SEAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, NOVI 14.

Region 2, District 1.

Clarkston at Romeo:

This could be the best matchup in the State on Friday at Dan Barnabo Field. Both the Bulldogs and Wolves have stout defenses. Romeo won the Macomb Area Conference White crown and owns a big win at Macomb Dakota whom Clarkston lost too in week one. The Bulldogs feature a four year starting quarterback in Paul Hurley whom has played the Wolves before and running back Brad Tanner. Tanner has been Mr. Everything for Romeo this season scoring touchdowns or getting interceptions. Clarkston will feature Nolan Eriksen and quarterback Alex Kessman. The major issue for the Wolves could be is that the game is on GRASS not turf. Most of the Wolves have not played a game on grass since their freshman year at Clarkston Jr. High. Even in the State title runs Clarkston hasn’t been on grass and it’s the first time that the Wolves have been to Dan Barnabo Field since 2008. This game will be physical and whoever wins the battle up front will win this game. The winner of this game will travel to Lapeer next week and both teams would like to have another shot at the Lightning but for different reasons.

SAMMY PICK: ROMEO 20, CLARKSTON 17.

ANT PICK: CLARKSTON 17, ROMEO 14.

KEITH PICK: CLARKSTON 24, ROMEO 20.

DAN PICK: CLARKSTON 28, ROMEO 21.

SEAN PICK: CLARKSTON 28, ROMEO 21.

Division Two.

Region 2, District 2.

Harrison at Groves:

This is interesting matchup for two teams that have had strong seasons so far. This will be the first time the Hawks and Falcons have meet since 2009. Harrison is the White Champs while Groves is the Blue Champs. The Hawks are motivated to get back to Ford Field after losing to Muskegon Mona Shores in the State Semifinals last season. Harrison has a solid core of players in David Vinity the team’s all-purpose athlete and Notre Dame bound defensive end Khalid Kareem. The Falcons will counter with Iowa bound running back Cedric Boswell and also Ernest Allen. This game could be close but you got experience against the new kids on the block here in this game.

SAMMY PICK: HARRISON 31, GROVES 14.

ANT PICK: HARRISON 49, GROVES 0.

KEITH PICK: HARRISON 24, GROVES 17.

DAN PICK: GROVES 27, HARRISON 24. O/T

SEAN PICK: HARRISON 28, GROVES 7.

Region 3, District 1.

Farmington at Livonia Franklin:

The Falcons have been a Jekyll and Hyde team despite barely getting in at 5-4. Farmington is 1-1 all-time against the Patriots in their history. The Falcons have David Reese a fullback and linebacker whom will go to Michigan next season, Kyle Brunson whom is a hard nose running back and Jakkar Jackson is a very talented wide receiver whom will be heading to Central Michigan. The question will be which Farmington team will show up, the one whom beat Oak Park, Adams and lost to Harrison by a single point or the team that looked awful against North Farmington and Orion. Livonia Franklin is a solid team on paper and has a very talented fullback in Issac Moore and quarterback Denzel Adams. Moore was moved up from the Junior Varsity after the original running back Nate Binkiewitcz was lost for the season due to a broken clavicle, he had 143 yards rushing against Plymouth Salem. Adams meanwhile had 200 yards of total offense against Plymouth Salem and is a duel threat quarterback. Both the Patriots and Falcons are susceptible of giving up points, it will be which passing game shows up either sophomore Jordan deGrom or Adams whom will win this game. The winner of this game will either get Livonia Churchill whom is solid at 5-4 or Jackson who is 7-2 and is the top seed in the district.

SAMMY PICK: LIVONIA FRANKLIN 42, FARMINGTON 35.

ANT PICK: FARMINGTON 21, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 7.

KEITH PICK: FARMINGTON 17, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 13.

DAN PICK: LIVONIA FRANKLIN 21, FARMINGTON 17.

SEAN PICK: FARMINGTON 42, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 35.

Region 3, District 2.

Lathrup at Berkley:

Nolan Given has had a heck of a season at wide receiver for the Bears along with linebacker Austen Wood and teammates. Now they get a chance to go to Hurley Field and have a rematch with a Chargers team they destroyed 41-0 two weeks ago. Lathrup has its fair share of athletes in their final season as a school in lineman and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike for Coach Jason Solomon whom took over for Keith Stephens who passed away from cancer last season. The key in this game is who will establish their will in this game, if the Chargers hang around then they have a chance to pull off the upset.

SAMMY PICK: BERKLEY 28, LATHRUP 21.

ANT PICK: BERKLEY 42, LATHRUP 0.

KEITH PICK: BERKLEY 31, LATHRUP 13.

DAN PICK: BERKLEY 28, LATHRUP 20.

SEAN PICK: BERKLEY 42, LATHRUP 6.

Oak Park at Southfield:

I wonder if the Blue Jays remember getting pounded by the Knights in Knight Valley 50-14 two weeks ago. Sam Johnson III played like a freshman in that game while Oak Park was desperate to get into the playoffs but they are there now. The Knights have experience in four year starting quarterback Chauncey Lowman and running back Dylan Stackhouse along with a solid defense. The question will be the mindset, Southfield with all their athletes and talent took Troy Athens out of the playoffs with a 14-0 win while Oak Park didn’t look good in losing 36-8 to Clarkston last week. On Saturday afternoon the Blue Jays has a chance to get revenge on the Knights but it won’t be an easy game, remember last season Southfield took Oak Park out of the playoffs in Knight Valley.

SAMMY PICK: SOUTHFIELD 28, OAK PARK 26.

ANT PICK: SOUTHFIELD 28, OAK PARK 24.

KEITH PICK: OAK PARK 22, SOUTHFIELD 17.

DAN PICK: SOUTHFIELD 35, OAK PARK 34.

SEAN PICK: SOUTHFIELD 21, OAK PARK 13.