Written Friday September 25th at 2:00 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this blog entry out. I never thought of the day that the MHSAA would do football districts but that's the world we are living in right now. The MHSAA released the playoff brackets on Friday afternoon making eight or seven team brackets for all eight divisions. There will be three district rounds followed by the regional finals then the state semifinals and then finals. I will post the releases from the MHSAA and the brackets for this blog and in the ONTV blog as well. Anyway here are the districts surrounding the OAA schools. We will have more on this on the podcast next week.
Division One.
District 4 (Region 2)
CLARKSTON
LAKE ORION
OXFORD
ROCHESTER
ADAMS
Lapeer
Grand Blanc
Davison
THOUGHTS: I really feel for Rochester. The Falcons could have to go up to Davison for a first round district game, that’s scary. Lake Orion and Oxford could possibly meet each other in the first round. Davison and Clarkston looks to be the favorites coming out but watch for Oxford, Lake Orion, and Lapeer. Adams could be in the mix as well but right now this district is going to be absolutely brutal.
District 7 (Region 4)
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
FARMINGTON
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
WEST BLOOMFIELD
TROY
TROY ATHENS
Sterling Heights Stevenson
Utica Ford
THOUGHTS: This district is looking like it could be a West Bloomfield vs Sterling Heights Stevenson district final. I would expect both the Lakers and Titans to get top seeds in this district but there are some wildcards when looking at Southfield Arts and Tech possibly being one. Whoever has to play the Warriors could have a dangerous time. I see this district being a West Bloomfield vs Sterling Heights Stevenson clash.
District 8 (Region 4)
STONEY CREEK
Chippewa Valley
Macomb Dakota
Macomb L’Anse Creuse North
Romeo
Utica
Utica Eisenhower
New Baltimore Anchor Bay
THOUGHTS: The Cougars are going to be an honorary member of the Macomb Area Conference. Stoney Creek’s road into Macomb County is going to be challenging especially if they have to play the Macomb Area Conference Red in Utica Eisenhower, Chippewa Valley, Romeo, and Macomb Dakota. I think the Cougars have a shot to win this tough district even though the four teams as mentioned will present tough challenges. New Baltimore Anchor Bay is a wildcard as they are coached by former Macomb Dakota and Warren De LaSalle coach Mike Gionnine. I’ll bet you Zach and Zack on their podcast (The MAC Attack with Zach and Zack) will go deeper but if they want anything on Stoney Creek just ask me.
Division Two.
District 12 (Region 6)
NORTH FARMINGTON
Fenton
Milford
South Lyon
Walled Lake Central
Walled Lake Western
Waterford Kettering
Waterford Mott
THOUGHTS: The Raiders became an honorary member of the Lakes Valley Conference along with Fenton. North Farmington could be the number two seed in this district. Walled Lake Western is very good and they could run away with the Lakes Valley Crown. I think Fenton is the wildcard, the Tigers are solid and could pose problems to anyone. I’m not sold on Waterford Mott after losing to Milford in week one. South Lyon is very young. Milford and Waterford Kettering could present problems as well but I’m seeing this district as a three team district.
District 14 (Region 7)
OAK PARK
FERNDALE
Detroit Renaissance
Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit
Grosse Pointe North
Grosse Pointe South
Lincoln Park
Wyandotte Roosevelt
THOUGHTS: This looks to be a very interesting especially with the proven programs that are in this district. Oak Park, Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit, Wyandotte Roosevelt, Detroit Renaissance, and Grosse Pointe South have great chances to win this district but there are going to be some great first round games to say the least. Ferndale is a possible sleeper along with Grosse Pointe North. This district is going to be wide open, anybody can win this district on any given day.
District 15 (Region 8)
AVONDALE
BERKLEY
GROVES
SEAHOLM
ROYAL OAK
Sterling Heights
Warren Cousino
Warren Mott
THOUGHTS: This could be a very interesting district when looking at the teams. Groves and Seaholm should be deemed the favorites but keep an eye on Avondale, Berkley, and Warren Mott. Sterling Heights is my wildcard in this district. The Falcons and Maples look to be on a collision course after last season’s stunning blowout by Seaholm in Beverly Hills. I think this district could have some fireworks written all over it.
Division Three.
District 21 (Region 11)
PONTIAC
Bay City Central
Bay City Western
Clio
Flint Kearsley
Holly
Linden
THOUGHTS: It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Phoenix. They could have to go to Flint to play Flint Kearsley or go to Holly or Linden. I think playing in the OAA will help Pontiac going forward but it’s going to be tough to say the least as mentioned for the Phoenix.
MHSAA District Brackets
https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/documents/FB/2020/2020%20Districts%2009-25-2020.pdf
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