Week Two Recap.

Written September 1st 2017, 10:06 PM

1. Clarkston

2. Groves

3. Bloomfield Hills

4. Adams

5. Oak Park

6. Ferndale

7. Southfield Arts and Tech

8. West Bloomfield

9. Harrison

10. Royal Oak

ADAMS 39, ORION 8.

OXFORD 17, TROY ATHENS 7.

FERNDALE 37, FARMINGTON 7.

GROVES 14, STONEY CREEK 3.

OAK PARK 48, ROCHESTER 0.

SEAHOLM 49, BERKLEY 6.

HARRISON 30, TROY 3.

ROYAL OAK 38, NORTH FARMINGTON 6.

HAZEL PARK 24, AVONDALE 21.

Hamtramck 60, PONTIAC 6.

CLARKSTON 17, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 7.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS 28, WEST BLOOMFIELD 24.

BIG WIN: Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks came back from down 24-7 to stun West Bloomfield 28-24. Like Adams, Bloomfield Hills is proving that they can compete in the Red. Led by John Paddock and Ty Slazinski, their passing game is proving to be one of the best duos in the county. Bloomfield Hills is 2-0 and they have a big test next week at Clarkston. West Bloomfield falls to 0-2 and goes on the road to play Orion who is also 0-2.

TOUGH LOSS: Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had four turnovers in their loss to Clarkston. Also the Wolves were motivated following last year’s game at Southfield. While the Warriors fall to 0-2, they will be at home for two as they host Troy Athens and Oxford respectively before again travelling north to play Orion.

TEAM ON THE RISE: Royal Oak: It’s odd to say this where I had the Ravens at early in the season but hey Royal Oak is 2-0 for the first time in their school’s history with a 38-6 blowout of North Farmington on Thursday night. The Ravens used a balanced attack on both sides to shut down the Raiders. Royal Oak hope to continue the momentum with a trip to Hazel Park next week.

TEAM THAT’S IN TROUBLE: Orion: This team has problems, big time problems when you look at it. The Dragons were pounded 39-8 by Adams on Thursday night at home. Orion did not have an offensive identity, the defense was on the field for way too long. The Dragons have to play West Bloomfield, Southfield Arts and Tech, and Clarkston are on the schedule. It is not an easy schedule, but if they don't do something, they are in big time trouble.

WHAT HAPPENED: Farmington: The Falcons were in the game with Ferndale, down 13-7 but the Eagles got a defensive stop which led to 24 unanswered points for Ferndale. The defensive stop resulted in a 37-7 blowout at Farmington on Thursday night. The Eagles were led by quarterback KeShawn Smith passing for three touchdowns, two were to wide receiver John Thompson. Running back, Zoser Little also played well for coach Eric Royal’s team. Ferndale right now is rolling while coach Kory Cioroch’s team needs to address the defense which is a big-time issue for the Falcons right now.

TEAM THAT NEEDS A HUG: Stoney Creek: The Cougars led the Falcons 3-0 at the end of the first half on the road however, in the second half, especially in the third quarter, they gave up 14 points. The Falcons won the game 14-3. The Cougars had a great chance to steal a game on the road but were not able to get it done. They again travel next week to Harrison to take on the 1-1 Hawks.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Avondale: It’s odd for a second straight week that the Yellow Jackets are here. A mistake prone football game against Hazel Park resulted in a 24-21 loss for Avondale. The Vikings got a big win over a team not name Pontiac, which is a start. Hazel Park plays Royal Oak next week at home. The Yellow Jackets are in big time trouble now especially when they have to go to Ferndale next week. Avondale has to clean up their mistakes if they want to do something this season.