OAA Picks Week Six.

Written Tuesday September 27th at 12:05 AM

SAMMY 56-25

ANT 55-26

KEITH 56-25

SEAN 55-26

DAN 53-28

BURNEY 57-24

1. Groves @ 9. Harrison:

This one will be a playoff rematch that was won by the Falcons 10-0 last season in Beverly Hills but this game will be at Farmington Hills. Groves has been rolling in the league and hasn’t stopped since, last week they dominated their rivals from Seaholm 36-0. The Hawks lost 21-9 last week to Adams but they have been playing well as well. Harrison has a tough schedule with games against Oak Park, this game, and Oxford looming. This one will be an interesting one to keep an eye on.

SAMMY PICK: HARRISON 17, GROVES 14.

ANT PICK: HARRISON 21, GROVES 20.

KEITH PICK: GROVES 21, HARRISON 7.

DAN PICK: GROVES 21, HARRISON 20.

SEAN PICK: HARRISON 14, GROVES 7.

BURNEY PICK: GROVES 28, HARRISON 27.

Troy vs. 7. Rochester @ Stoney Creek (Thursday):

The Falcons are red hot after winning three straight games including a 41-27 upset at Hurley Field over Berkley. Rochester has turned it around with their offense scoring 108 points in their last three games (36.5 ppg.) The defense remains a concern for Big Blue in their three game winning streak though as they have allowed 87 points (29 ppg) in that stretch. The Colts have really struggled since beating Avondale 21-0 three weeks ago. Troy lost 36-14 to Birmingham Detroit Country Day last week after losing 28-21 to Royal Oak two weeks ago. This one looks to be a mismatch but it’s interesting that this game is being played on a Thursday.

SAMMY PICK: ROCHESTER 31, TROY 14.

ANT PICK: ROCHESTER 35, TROY 7.

KEITH PICK: ROCHESTER 24, TROY 17.

DAN PICK: ROCHESTER 35, TROY 14.

SEAN PICK: ROCHESTER 28, TROY 7.

BURNEY PICK: ROCHESTER 28, TROY 23.

Royal Oak @ 2. Bloomfield Hills:

The Blackhawks keep rolling along in the season but like I said October will be their toughest month when they play Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, Berkley, and Orion. Even if Bloomfield Hills makes the playoffs in which they very well likely will do, they will at least be tested by then but in this game well, not so much. The Ravens were very disappointing on their homecoming game losing to Hazel Park 19-14. Royal Oak has not been consistent as people thought and that is the most disappointing part.

SAMMY PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 42, ROYAL OAK 0.

ANT PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 35, ROYAL OAK 10.

KEITH PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 34, ROYAL OAK 17.

DAN PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 35, ROYAL OAK 14.

SEAN PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 35, ROYAL OAK 14.

BURNEY PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 24, ROYAL OAK 23.

Farmington # 3. Adams:

The Highlanders sent a statement by snapping a six game losing streak against Harrison by beating the Hawks 21-9 in Farmington. Adams is one point away from having an undefeated season (lost 44-43 to Oak Park in overtime) but the Highlanders are rolling right now and it looks like no one could stop them until they get to Groves and they still have to go to Clarkston to close out the season. Adams will face a Falcons team that has had a ton of turmoil surrounding the program and embattled coach John Bechtal. Farmington lost 28-21 to Oxford last week sending them to 1-4 on the season. The Falcons were blown out by Walled Lake Western 41-14 in Ann Arbor but that was rescinded after the Warriors played an ineligible player in that game. Farmington was blown out by a combined 82-0 by Harrison and Oak Park this season. This one has total mismatch written all over it.

SAMMY PICK: ADAMS 56, FARMINGTON 0.

ANT PICK: ADAMS 63, FARMINGTON 0.

KEITH PICK: ADAMS 24, FARMINGTON 10.

DAN PICK: ADAMS 34, FARMINGTON 14.

SEAN PICK: ADAMS 49, FARMINGTON 7.

BURNEY PICK: ADAMS 34, FARMINGTON 22.

Southfield Arts and Tech @ 6. West Bloomfield:

The Lakers rebounded last week with a 36-19 win over Stoney Creek getting their record to 3-2 on the season. West Bloomfield was shutout two weeks ago by Harrison 28-0 in which they were shutout for the first time since 2010 in that stretch but they need this game because they go to Clarkston next week. There is a story-line here as current Lakers quarterback Bryce Veasley and wide receiver Taj Mustapha will take on their former coach Jason Soloman and some of their former teammates from Lathrup who stayed on with the Southfield players at the merged Southfield Arts and Tech. The Warriors have been a disappointment when looking at their record at 2-3 along with their high expectations but tragedy has affected this team. The Warriors looked good against Troy Athens two weeks ago scoring 38 points in a 38-14 win over the Red Hawks but they took a step back last week losing at home to Orion 21-14. This team could be easily be at 1-4 hadn't they got that big 24-18 overtime win over Clarkston in week two. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for Southfield Arts and Tech as they have this game in the Swamp with the Lakers along with games at Oxford and at home with Oak Park. We don't know the mindset of the Warriors will be heading into this game because the funeral of Kara Allen is on Friday. Allen was the team's manager and a cheerleader so emotions could be riding high in this one in her honor. Expect a ton of speed and quickness in this game.

SAMMY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 21, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 14.

ANT PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.

KEITH PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.

DAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 20.

SEAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 21, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 6.

BURNEY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 24, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 20.

10. Orion @ Troy Athens:

The Red Hawks enter their homecoming game really struggling as they have lost four of their last five games, including a 40-21 loss to Clarkston last week. Troy Athens will have to deal with an Orion team that should be angry and motivated after losing 21-14 at home last season. The Dragons got a huge 21-14 victory last week at Southfield Arts and Tech. This will be interesting to watch between these two teams as the Red Hawks have Joey Stark along with that big offensive line while Orion is starting to return to their normal roots.

SAMMY PICK: ORION 35, TROY ATHENS 14.

ANT PICK: ORION 49, TROY ATHENS 0.

KEITH PICK: ORION 28, TROY ATHENS 17.

DAN PICK: ORION 28, TROY ATHENS 21.

SEAN PICK: ORION 35, TROY ATHENS 7.

BURNEY PICK: ORION 32, TROY ATHENS 23.

4. Clarkston @ 5. Oak Park:

This one could be a donnybrook. The Knights are still in danger, especially with the schedule despite being 3-2. Oak Park has to play at home against Harrison and go to Southfield Arts and Tech at the end of the season. The Knights have been red hot as of late, scoring 107 points in their last three games (35.5 ppg.) The Wolves though is a much different defense than the last three opponents Oak Park has played and that includes Adams. It would be a huge boost if the Knights can get this win against Clarkston especially when it comes to the playoffs. The Wolves have been rolling lately after losing to Southfield Arts and Tech 24-18 in overtime four weeks ago. Clarkston won 40-21 on their homecoming last week over Troy Athens. This will be a good one in Knight Valley as both teams but especially Oak Park needs this one.

SAMMY PICK: OAK PARK 31, CLARKSTON 28.

ANT PICK: CLARKSTON 28, OAK PARK 23.

KEITH PICK: CLARKSTON 28, OAK PARK 24.

DAN PICK: CLARKSTON 31, OAK PARK 27.

SEAN PICK: OAK PARK 18, CLARKSTON 14.

BURNEY PICK: CLARKSTON 33, OAK PARK 25.

Oxford @ Stoney Creek:

The Wildcats got their second win of the season last week beating Farmington 28-21 on a winning touchdown by Ethan Williams with 19 seconds left. The Oxford defense still concerns me heading into this matchup with Stoney Creek and later in the season with home games against Troy Athens, Harrison, and Southfield Arts and Tech. The Cougars lost at the Swamp 36-19 to West Bloomfield last week and will look to rebound back in front of the Cougar faithful on their homecoming. Stoney Creek and Oxford have had their ups and downs this season. This one in Rochester could be a good one to keep an eye on.

SAMMY PICK: STONEY CREEK 28, OXFORD 24.

ANT PICK: OXFORD 21, STONEY CREEK 20.

KEITH PICK: OXFORD 21, STONEY CREEK 13.

DAN PICK: OXFORD 24, STONEY CREEK 21.

SEAN PICK: OXFORD 28, STONEY CREEK 14.

BURNEY PICK: OXFORD 35, STONEY CREEK 21.

Seaholm @ North Farmington:

Both the Maples and Raiders have struggled going a combined 1-9 this season. Seaholm whom sits at 1-4 lost 36-0 to their arch rival Groves last week while North Farmington sits at 0-5 was hammered by Oak Park 41-0. The Raiders have had four running clocks on them this season which is not good. The Maples are an interesting team but they do have a 29-28 win over Farmington in which North Farmington hasn’t played the Falcons yet. This one on North Farmington's homecoming could get ugly or it could be a low scoring game.

SAMMY PICK: SEAHOLM 21, NORTH FARMINGTON 7.

ANT PICK: SEAHOLM 14, NORTH FARMINGTON 10.

KEITH PICK: SEAHOLM 17, NORTH FARMINGTON 13.

DAN PICK: SEAHOLM 21, NORTH FARMINGTON 14.

SEAN PICK: SEAHOLM 28, NORTH FARMINGTON 7.

BURNEY PICK: SEAHOLM 18, NORTH FARMINGTON 17.

Avondale @ Hazel Park:

The Vikings have had a rough season sitting at 2-3 but they found some hope and optimism as they pulled off a huge upset at Royal Oak winning 19-14 on the Ravens homecoming last week. That was Hazel Park’s first win against a team not name Pontiac. The Vikings ride a two game winning streak, which is their first since 2012. Hazel Park will face a Yellow Jackets team that has really struggled trying to find an identity. Avondale lost 35-14 to Bloomfield Hills last week and have lost six straight games dating back to last season. This could be a good homecoming game at Hazel Park.

SAMMY PICK: HAZEL PARK 18, AVONDALE 14.

ANT PICK: HAZEL PARK 28, AVONDALE 14.

KEITH PICK: AVONDALE 31, HAZEL PARK 14.

DAN PICK: AVONDALE 14, HAZEL PARK 13.

SEAN PICK: HAZEL PARK 26, AVONDALE 21.

BURNEY PICK: AVONDALE 26, HAZEL PARK 21.

Pontiac @ Berkley:

The Bears are in an unusual position heading into their matchup with the Phoenix, losing two straight games, which is the first time they have lost more than two straight games since 2014 when they lost three straight. Berkley has been outscored 67-30 in their two losses to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and Rochester with both games being at Hurley Field. Pontiac lost 45-7 to Ferndale last week and have been struggling on both sides of the football going 2-34 since 2011. This could be a long game for the Phoenix at Hurley Field against the Bears.

SAMMY PICK: BERKLEY 48, PONTIAC 7.

ANT PICK: BERKLEY 56, PONTIAC 0.

KEITH PICK: BERKLEY 42, PONTIAC 0.

DAN PICK:  BERKLEY 33, PONTIAC 14.

SEAN PICK: BERKLEY 35, PONTIAC 6.

BURNEY PICK: BERKLEY 30, PONTIAC 15.

8. Ferndale @ Madison Heights Madison (Saturday):

Both teams have a lot in common heading into Saturday's matchup besides being rivals. Both teams have yellow as a secondary color (Ferndale-Brown, Madison-Purple), both teams are named the Eagles, and both teams sit at 3-2 on the season, needing a win to increase their possible playoff hopes. Ferndale has been on the upward swing and has been very competitive in both their wins and losses. The Eagles hammered Pontiac 45-7 at Wisner Stadium last week behind their special teams and rushing attack. Madison lost a tough 37-29 game to Marine City last week but the Eagles have some big wins over Lakeview and Clawson. These two former league rivals are no stranger to each other but oddly this is the third meeting between both sets of Eagles with each team winning a game. Ferndale and Madison have good offenses but whomsoever defense shows up will win this game on Saturday afternoon in Madison Heights. This could be a game where one set of Eagles will make a statement and head to 4-2 on the season while the other one could have a tough time getting to the playoffs.

SAMMY PICK: FERNDALE 27, MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 21.

ANT PICK: FERNDALE 27, MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 26.

KEITH PICK: MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 25, FERNDALE 22.

DAN PICK: MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 27, FERNDALE 21.

SEAN PICK: MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 35, FERNDALE 12.

BURNEY PICK: MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 29, FERNDALE 19.