OAA Picks Week Two.

Written Monday August 29th at 2:50 PM
Updated to Include the West Bloomfield forfeit on Monday August 29th at 10:35 PM


SAMMY 9-11

ANT 10-10

KEITH 11-9

SEAN 12-8

DAN 9-11

BURNEY 15-5

2. Clarkston @ 10. Southfield A&T:

This will be the big matchup in the league as the Warriors will face yet another test against Clarkston. The Wolves are coming in with high expectations and they may have found a new Robin to Batman in the backfield in Josh Cantu to go along with Michael Fluegel. Clarkston won 28-7 over Lapeer in Ann Arbor last week but they will get a major test in a Southfield Arts and Tech team that shocking lost 39-0 to Detroit Martin Luther King last week. This will be a fun game to watch despite the fact that this is a 5:30 PM game, should be a 7 PM game but no matter, the Wolves win this game.

SAMMY PICK: CLARKSTON 21, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 7.

ANT PICK: CLARKSTON 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 14.

KEITH PICK: CLARKSTON 31, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 17.

DAN PICK:  CLARKSTON 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.

SEAN PICK: CLARKSTON 35, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 6.

BURNEY PICK: CLARKSTON 26, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 24.

5. Oak Park @ 4. Groves:

This will be a huge game for both teams but especially for Oak Park since they are 0-1 coming into this game. The Falcons rallied late, scoring two touchdowns to force overtime but lost a tough one to West Bloomfield 31-28 but thanks to the Lakers forfeiting last week because of an ineligible player Groves was awarded the victory. The Knights hung tough with Detroit Cass Tech but they fell 45-27 last week. This will be a good game to watch, an early elimination to say the least.

SAMMY PICK: OAK PARK 35, GROVES 31.

ANT PICK: OAK PARK 42, GROVES 35.

KEITH PICK: OAK PARK 24, GROVES 16.

DAN PICK: OAK PARK 21, GROVES 20.

SEAN PICK: OAK PARK 40, GROVES 14.

BURNEY PICK: OAK PARK 27, GROVES 23.

Farmington @ 6. Harrison:

This rivalry matchup in the battle of Farmington has total mismatch written all over it. Harrison has owned the rivalry going 29-5 in the last 34 games. The Falcons lost 41-14 to Walled Lake Western last week. The Hawks lost 31-24 to East Kentwood in Ann Arbor last week. Harrison escaped 13-12 over Farmington last season. This is a different Falcons team and right now the Hawks look superior.

SAMMY PICK: HARRISON 24, FARMINGTON 0.

ANT PICK: HARRISON 28, FARMINGTON 7.

KEITH PICK: HARRISON 27, FARMINGTON 10.

DAN PICK: HARRISON 35, FARMINGTON 14.

SEAN PICK: HARRISON 35, FARMINGTON 6.

BURNEY PICK: HARRISON 24, FARMINGTON 12

1. Berkley @ Ferndale:

These are two 1-0 teams going at it in Ferndale. The Eagles put up 42 points against Madison Heights Lamphere in a 42-7 win last week. Berkley went into northwest Oakland County and beat a very good Holly team 29-26. The Bears have depth, more experience, and better play-makers than Ferndale. The Eagles will compete but it will be Berkley that wins.

SAMMY PICK: BERKLEY 35, FERNDALE 7.

ANT PICK: BERKLEY 14, FERNDALE 10.

KEITH PICK: BERKLEY 28, FERNDALE 13.

DAN PICK: BERKLEY 35, FERNDALE 7.

SEAN PICK: BERKLEY 38, FERNDALE 14.

BURNEY PICK: BERKLEY 20, FERNDALE 17.

9. West Bloomfield @ 8. Oxford:

The Wildcats used Ethan Williams to pull off a monster 27-26 upset of Romeo after trailing 26-14 late in the fourth quarter. Williams had a 69, 67, and 52 yard touchdown run in that win over the Bulldogs. He will be the key once again for Oxford's pound the rock attack against a faster and speedier Lakers team. West Bloomfield survived Groves 31-28 in overtime however the Lakers had to forfeit the game because they had an ineligible player. West Bloomfield still has plenty of weapons behind Bryce Veasley, Garrett Wynn, Davion Johnson, and Taj Mustapha. This will be a huge test for both teams going forward.

SAMMY PICK: OXFORD 28, WEST BLOOMFIELD 27.

ANT PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 21, OXFORD 20.

KEITH PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 24, OXFORD 21.

DAN PICK: OXFORD 21, WEST BLOOMFIELD 17.

SEAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, OXFORD 27.

BURNEY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 30, OXFORD 22.

Troy Athens @ North Farmington:

If there is ever a recovery game for the Red Hawks, this is it. The Troy Athens offense struggled in a 28-7 loss to Warren Mott. They had fundamental issues along with turnovers in the loss to the Marauders. North Farmington did not fair better at all either. The Raiders were destroyed by Walled Lake Northern 56-0 last week. This has the makings of a total beat down in Farmington Hills and redemption for coach Josh Heppener and his team.

SAMMY PICK: TROY ATHENS 62, NORTH FARMINGTON 0.

ANT PICK: TROY ATHENS 17, NORTH FARMINGTON 13.

KEITH PICK: TROY ATHENS 21, NORTH FARMINGTON 20.

DAN PICK: TROY ATHENS 14, NORTH FARMINGTON 7.

SEAN PICK: TROY ATHENS 42, NORTH FARMINGTON 0.

BURNEY PICK: TROY ATHENS 18, NORTH FARMINGTON 16.

7. Bloomfield Hills vs. Rochester @ Stoney Creek:

The Blackhawks arrived in style with a shocking 35-16 win over Stoney Creek after a dominant first half outscoring the Cougars 35-0. Bloomfield Hills enters league play against a Falcons team that hung in there but ended up falling 33-14 to their arch rival Adams. The game is played at Stoney Creek, so this could be interesting. Rochester has depth and has improved greatly. The Blackhawks also have depth and athletes as well. This one could go right down to the wire.

SAMMY PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 28, ROCHESTER 26.

ANT PICK: ROCHESTER 21, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 20.

KEITH PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 17, ROCHESTER 14.

DAN PICK: ROCHESTER 28, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 14.

SEAN PICK: ROCHESTER 21, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 14.

BURNEY PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 24, ROCHESTER 14.

Stockbridge @ Royal Oak:

Royal Oak was very disappointing last week in their 21-0 loss to St. Clair Shores Lakeview. I was surprised that the Ravens couldn't stop a Wing T-Offense or with the experience they have back, score. If Royal Oak can’t score or stop anybody then how can they hang in there against a potent spread attack of the Panthers and quarterback Mason-Gee Montgomery??? Stockbridge lost 32-18 to Grass Lake last week and the Panthers will be coming in from Ingham County to Oakland County mad. The Ravens struggled offensively in last week’s loss, only having 137 total yards of total offense and four turnovers. Royal Oak coach Ray McMann will have his work cut out for him if the Ravens have any chance of pulling off this major upset, don’t care if they are in Division Five, they are in trouble.

SAMMY PICK: STOCKBRIDGE 42, ROYAL OAK 0.

ANT PICK: STOCKBRIDGE 17, ROYAL OAK 7.

KEITH PICK: ROYAL OAK 24, STOCKBRIDGE 21.

DAN PICK: STOCKBRIDGE 21, ROYAL OAK 14.

SEAN PICK: STOCKBRIDGE 18, ROYAL OAK 14

BURNEY PICK: ROYAL OAK 22, STOCKBRIDGE 20.

Seaholm @ 3. Adams:

The Highlanders got off to a great start to their season by knocking off Rochester 33-14 behind their quarterback Kyle Wood. The Maples had a tough go with Birmingham Brother Rice at home falling 27-3 last week. This looks to be a mismatch on paper in Adams favor with it being the Highlanders home opener and Seaholm struggling to score points.

SAMMY PICK: ADAMS 35, SEAHOLM 14.

ANT PICK: ADAMS 35, SEAHOLM 3.

KEITH PICK: ADAMS 24, SEAHOLM 10.

DAN PICK: ADAMS 28, SEAHOLM 7.

SEAN PICK: ADAMS 35, SEAHOLM 7.

BURNEY PICK: ADAMS 24, SEAHOLM 10.

Stoney Creek @ Orion:

The Cougars lost 35-16 to Bloomfield Hills after a bad first half where they were outscored 35-0 but if there was a positive for Stoney Creek, they did manage to outscore the Blackhawks 16-0 to close out the game. The Dragons need work fundamentally after getting embarrassed 27-7 by Chippewa Valley at Wayne State. If there is added motivation for Orion, let’s not forget the Dragons lost 21-14 to Stoney Creek last season and the three main players are back for the Cougars. This should be an interesting game to watch and see.

SAMMY PICK: ORION 21, STONEY CREEK 14.

ANT PICK: ORION 17, STONEY CREEK 7.

KEITH PICK: ORION 24, STONEY CREEK 17.

DAN PICK: ORION 28, STONEY CREEK 7.

SEAN PICK: ORION 28, STONEY CREEK 8.

BURNEY PICK: ORION 21, STONEY CREEK 20.

Pontiac @ Birmingham Detroit Country Day:

The Phoenix have really struggled since 2011 and now they lost a tough 21-15 game to Detroit Old Redford last week at Wisner Stadium. Now they go on the road and take on a team that is twice as good as the Falcons were in Detroit Country Day. The Yellow Jackets went into Port Huron and beat the Big Reds 17-7 last week. Wondering why in the world would Pontiac play a very good team like Birmingham Detroit Country Day and go on the road for this game??? This will be a tough task for the Phoenix this week.

SAMMY PICK: DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 49, PONTIAC 22.

ANT PICK: DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 38, PONTIAC 0.

KEITH PICK: DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 50, PONTIAC 0.

DAN PICK:  DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 28, PONTIAC 0.

SEAN PICK: DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 42, PONTIAC 6.

BURNEY PICK: DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 36, PONTIAC 10.

Troy at Avondale:

These two district rivals will renew a rivalry with Troy coming down to the Blue while Avondale has always been in the Blue. The Colts hold a 13-12-4 record coming into it's game with the Yellow Jackets. Troy is coming off a tough 13-10 loss to Walled Lake Central in Walled Lake. Avondale lost a tough heartbreaking 22-18 decision to New Boston Huron in New Boston. The Chiefs scored late in that game after the Yellow Jackets controlled most of the second half. This game will have some fireworks written all over it.

SAMMY PICK: TROY 17, AVONDALE 14.

ANT PICK: AVONDALE 14, TROY 13.

KEITH PICK: TROY 28, AVONDALE 7.

DAN PICK: TROY 14, AVONDALE 10.

SEAN PICK: AVONDALE 22, TROY 17.

BURNEY PICK: AVONDALE 17, TROY 13.

Hazel Park @ Royal Oak Shrine:

The Vikings were really disappointing and depressing to watch. They gave up 65 points to arch rival Warren Fitzgerald last week in a 65-6 blowout. Hazel Park, the western school of Nine Mile has been outscored 157-18 by the Spartans, their eastern rival of Nine Mile. PLEASE DON’T PLAY THE SPARTANS AGAIN, VIKINGS. Royal Oak Shrine isn’t an offensive juggernaut but the Knights didn’t look good at all after losing 41-7 to Adrian Madison. Hazel Park is by far the more superior team here. The losing streak has to end somehow and if it doesn’t it’s going to be a long season.

SAMMY PICK: HAZEL PARK 12, ROYAL OAK SHRINE 7.

ANT PICK: ROYAL OAK SHRINE 21, HAZEL PARK 0.

KEITH PICK: ROYAL OAK SHRINE 28, HAZEL PARK 12.

DAN PICK: ROYAL OAK SHRINE 21, HAZEL PARK 14.

SEAN PICK: ROYAL OAK SHRINE 45, HAZEL PARK 6.

BURNEY PICK: ROYAL OAK SHRINE 21, HAZEL PARK 18.