Friday, October 13, 2017

Week Eight Recap.

Written Friday October 13th at 11:50 PM

1. West Bloomfield
2. Adams
3. Harrison
4. Oak Park
5. Ferndale
6. Clarkston
7. Groves
8. Bloomfield Hills
9. Hazel Park
10. Avondale

ROYAL OAK 42, Macomb Lutheran North 6.
AVONDALE 55, PONTIAC 6.
FARMINGTON 47, NORTH FARMINGTON 3.
FERNDALE 20, HAZEL PARK 17.
ROCHESTER 17, STONEY CREEK 16.
OAK PARK 41, TROY 0.
HARRISON 39, BERKLEY 0.
GROVES 35, SEAHOLM 33.
ADAMS 55, TROY ATHENS 13.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS 26, OXFORD 14.
WEST BLOOMFIELD 62, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 37.
CLARKSTON 17, ORION 9.

BIG WIN: Ferndale: The Eagles picked up a huge double overtime win on Friday night at home over the Hazel Park Vikings 20-17 but the win might have come at a price as running back Zoser Little got hurt with an injury, it is unclear how serious the injury is. Ferndale shares the Blue title with Hazel Park and Avondale whom picked up a 55-6 win over Pontiac. The Eagles will go to Dearborn Edsel Ford next week.

TOUGH LOSS: Seaholm: The Maples have had a rough season with injuries but they had their arch rival Groves on the ropes but the Falcons escaped with a 35-33 victory in the Maple Forest over Seaholm. The Falcons clinched the White division title for a second straight season and shared the crown with Harrison and Oak Park. Groves has to go to West Bloomfield next week.

TEAM ON THE RISE: Royal Oak: The Ravens could be a playoff team for the first time since 2006 after beating Macomb Lutheran North 42-6 on Friday night. Royal Oak has a great opportunity that awaits them as they travel to Monroe Jefferson to take on a Bears team that is winless.

TEAM THAT’S IN TROUBLE: Troy: I knew the Colts would get destroyed by Oak Park 41-0 on Friday night in Knight Valley but next week Troy has to play a Troy Athens team that has nothing to lose. The Colts have beaten the teams that they are supposed to beat but lost to the teams that were better than them. That is a dangerous recipe when it comes to playoff points, it’s either beat the Red Hawks or your out.

WHAT HAPPENED: Stoney Creek: The Cougars had a three-game winning streak coming into Rochester but it was the Falcons that took advantage of a blocked extra point on their Homecoming stunned Stoney Creek 17-16 which will keep them out of the playoffs. This win could be a turning point for coach Eric Vernon and his Rochester program and a tough setback for coach Bob Lantzy’s team. It does not get any better for the Cougars as they conclude their season with a road game at Rochester Adams next week.

TEAM THAT NEEDS A HUG: Orion: The Dragons lost yet another heart-breaker to Clarkston 17-9 on Friday night resulting in their seventh straight loss to the Wolves. Mental mistakes were the difference in this game. Orion has had a rough season at 2-6 under first year coach John Blackstock but brighter days are ahead for this program, just got to go through a transition period, which is never the easiest.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Southfield Arts and Tech: It looked like defense was optional in the Warriors game with West Bloomfield on Friday afternoon when they got beat 62-37 by a very good Lakers team. West Bloomfield shares the Red division title with Adams whom themselves had a bounce back season. Southfield Arts and Tech has athletes but to see them allow 62 at home is mind boggling. The Warriors will miss the playoffs and for a program with high expectations it was a disappointing season.
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    Sammy, why do you hate Troy so much?

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  2. Saginaw Bay October 17, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    I don't hate Troy, they are winning games that they are supposed to win. Looking at the eye test I haven't been impressed with the Colts when it comes to playing in the big stage. Your big win was over Avondale but your losses were to Oak Park, Harrison, and Groves, all three are solid teams. Troy has a big one with Troy Athens, looking at history has not fared well with the Red Hawks (lost five of eight coming into the game.) This is a game the Colts should win but if they lose that game, I don't think you'll have enough points to get in at 5-4 (because all the teams you beat have to win their games.)

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    1. UnknownOctober 17, 2017 at 1:10 PM

      Sammy, You have picked against them 8 weeks in a row. In addition, you have them ranked behind Avondale, whom they beat handily at Avondale, and Hazel Park whom has an identical record in a lower division. I just hope you don't jinx Troy by picking them to win in Wek 9.😉

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  3. Saginaw Bay October 18, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    It's a toss up between Troy and Troy Athens. It's a dangerous matchup for the Colts. The Red Hawks have nothing to lose.

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    1. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 6:43 PM

      Agreed, should be a good one. Thanks for your work, I really enjoy the blog.

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