Week Four Picks.

Written Wednesday September 18th at 9:00 AM

Welcome to the 2019 football season. This season will feature picks throughout the season. This season will be different, each win will be worth 10 points however if you get the exact score it would be an extra five points.

Most are familiar with doing picks. Here are the pickers.

Sammy Taormina-host of OAA Now, writer of Inside the OAA, and one of the hosts of Between Taorminas on Orion Neighborhood Television.

Keith Dunlap-Freelance writer at the Detroit Free Press.

Scott Burnstein-Writer at the Oakland Press and State Champs.

Dan Stickradt-Writer for North Oakland Sports.

Sean Cotter-Former Farmington Scouter.

Matt Mowery-State Champs Writer.

Tim English-Website designer.

Jeff Corriun-D-Zone blogger and recruit insider.

We’ll get Matt's picks ASAP.

SANDY DUNES: 31-7        310

DUNLAP: 27-11                  275

BURNEY: 29-9                     290

STICK: 29-9                          290

COTTER: 33-5                     330

FULL COURT: 22-16          220

TIM: 27-11                           270

D-ZONE: 28-10                   280

1. Groves at 2. Oak Park: The Falcons and Knights will have a huge battle for the White crown in Knight Valley. Groves is coming off a 42-0 blowout of Rochester last week at home. Oak Park exploded for 27 unanswered points to beat Clarkston 64-41 on the road last week. The Knights have won the last two meetings against the Falcons including last season’s 13-7 win at Beverly Hills. This will be interesting because not only is this game a 6 PM kickoff but Groves has played better on the road.

SANDY DUNES PICK: OAK PARK 20, GROVES 14.

DUNLAP PICK: OAK PARK 24, GROVES 21.

BURNEY PICK: OAK PARK 26, GROVES 24.

STICK PICK:  OAK PARK 28, GROVES 21.

COTTER PICK: GROVES 21, OAK PARK 20

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: GROVES 24, OAK PARK 21.

D-ZONE PICK: GROVES 14, OAK PARK 12.

Clarkston at 3. West Bloomfield: This will be an interesting matchup between the Wolves and Lakers in a quickly developing rivarly. West Bloomfield picked up a huge victory last week at Southfield beating Southfield Arts and Tech 17-8. Clarkston has some issues defensively. They have allowed 99 points in three games including 64 last week in a 64-41 loss to Oak Park. The last time the Wolves went into the Swamp they lost 37-16 two years ago. They have won the last two meetings against West Bloomfield by a combined four points which included last season’s 28-25 victory at Clarkston. This game is basically the Wolves season right here.

SANDY DUNES PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, CLARKSTON 14.

DUNLAP PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, CLARKSTON 17.

BURNEY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 24, CLARKSTON 23.

STICK PICK: CLARKSTON 24, WEST BLOOMFIELD 21.

COTTER PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, CLARKSTON 14.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 21, CLARKSTON 17.

D-ZONE PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 32, CLARKSTON 17.

4. Lake Orion at Oxford: This is the battle of the “Double O” Trophy which Dragon fans and players want back real bad after suffering last season’s 28-7 loss to Oxford at home. Lake Orion beat Oxford 31-14 in 2017 at the Blue turf. The Dragons earned a 36-31 win over Adams last week. The Wildcats won 42-21 over Bloomfield Hills last week. It’s Oxford’s home opener as well so there will be a ton of emotion and hype heading into this game.

SANDY DUNES PICK: LAKE ORION 42, OXFORD 14.

DUNLAP PICK: LAKE ORION 24, OXFORD 14.

BURNEY PICK: LAKE ORION 32, OXFORD 20.

STICK PICK: LAKE ORION 28, OXFORD 21.

COTTER PICK: LAKE ORION 28, OXFORD 7.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: LAKE ORION 28, OXFORD 14.

D-ZONE PICK: LAKE ORION 38, OXFORD 21.

Bloomfield Hills at 5. Adams: The Highlanders are coming off a very tough loss to Lake Orion 36-31 last week. The Blackhawks lost 42-21 to Oxford last week at home. Adams will be back at home for the third time this season (both games they won) The Highlanders won 24-21 at Bloomfield Hills last season and 54-14 two years ago. It should be an interesting matchup.

SANDY DUNES PICK: ADAMS 49, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 7.

DUNLAP PICK: ADAMS 42, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 7.

BURNEY PICK: ADAMS 35, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 21.

STICK PICK: ADAMS 31, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 20.

COTTER PICK: ADAMS 42, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 7.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: ADAMS 42, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 7.

D-ZONE PICK: ADAMS 28, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 14.

Rochester at 6. Seaholm: The Maples are rolling right now. They are 10-3 in the last two weeks. Seaholm blew out Troy 44-0 last week. The Maples takes on a Falcons team that had played three tough games and have allowed 155 points in three games including last week’s 42-0 loss to Groves. This looks to be very interesting in the Maple Forest.

SANDY DUNES PICK: SEAHOLM 49, ROCHESTER 0.

DUNLAP PICK: SEAHOLM 35, ROCHESTER 7.

BURNEY PICK: SEAHOLM 21, ROCHESTER 18.

STICK PICK: SEAHOLM 21, ROCHESTER 17.

COTTER PICK: SEAHOLM 35, ROCHESTER 7.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: SEAHOLM 49, ROCHESTER 7.

D-ZONE PICK: SEAHOLM 42, ROCHESTER 0.

7. North Farmington at Pontiac: The Raiders are red hot right now. They are 3-0 for the first time since 2003. North Farmington heads to Wisner Stadium and take on a Phoenix team that really has struggled. Pontiac lost 52-0 last week to Avondale. The Raiders won the last two meetings against the Phoenix including last season’s 34-14 victory. This should be an interesting matchup between the two teams.

SANDY DUNES PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 42, PONTIAC 6.

DUNLAP PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 42, PONTIAC 0.

BURNEY PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 40, PONTIAC 14.

STICK PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 25, PONTIAC 14.

COTTER PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 49, PONTIAC 6.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 49, PONTIAC 6.

D-ZONE PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 56, PONTIAC 0.

Ferndale at 8. Farmington: The Falcons have been rolling after surviving a tough matchup on the road last week. Farmington beat Ypsilanti Lincoln 35-14 on the team’s new gray turf. The Falcons takes on an Eagles team that is struggling. Ferndale lost 22-0 to North Farmington last week. This is a big one for the Eagles if they want to think playoffs especially with the schedule that looms.

SANDY DUNES PICK: FARMINGTON 35, FERNDALE 12.

DUNLAP PICK: FARMINGTON 27, FERNDALE 20.

BURNEY PICK: FARMINGTON 33, FERNDALE 23.

STICK PICK: FARMINGTON 35, FERNDALE 21.

COTTER PICK: FARMINGTON 35, FERNDALE 6.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: FARMINGTON 28, FERNDALE 21.

D-ZONE PICK: FARMINGTON 35, FERNDALE 10.

9. Stoney Creek at Troy: The Cougars are clicking on all cylinders including last week’s 42-7 victory over Troy Athens. Stoney Creek heads to Troy to take on a Colts team that hasn’t scored a point this season. Troy has allowed 108 points in three games including last week’s 44-0 loss to Seaholm on their homecoming. It could be a long day for the Colts as mentioned the Cougars are rolling heading into this game.

SANDY DUNES PICK: STONEY CREEK 56, TROY 0.

DUNLAP PICK: STONEY CREEK 42, TROY 0.

BURNEY PICK: STONEY CREEK 17, TROY 14.

STICK PICK: STONEY CREEK 35, TROY 14.

COTTER PICK: STONEY CREEK 42, TROY 0.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: STONEY CREEK 42, TROY 0.

D-ZONE PICK: STONEY CREEK 35, TROY 0.

10. Avondale at Royal Oak: This will be the Yellow Jackets first road game under new coach Corey Bell. They head to Royal Oak to take on a Ravens team that got a big 17-7 victory last week at Hurley Field over Berkley. Avondale blew Pontiac out 52-0 last week. This should be an interesting matchup.

SANDY DUNES PICK: AVONDALE 49, ROYAL OAK 0.

DUNLAP PICK: AVONDALE 28, ROYAL OAK 14.

BURNEY PICK: AVONDALE 25, ROYAL OAK 22.

STICK PICK: AVONDALE 28, ROYAL OAK 14.

COTTER PICK: AVONDALE 28, ROYAL OAK 10.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: AVONDALE 35, ROYAL OAK 7.

D-ZONE PICK: AVONDALE 24, ROYAL OAK 7.

Southfield Arts and Tech at Troy Athens: These are two teams that are coming off tough losses. The Red Hawks had everything go wrong in last week’s 42-7 loss to Stoney Creek. The Warriors have scored 15 points in two weeks after scoring 28 points against Clarkston in week one. Southfield Arts and Tech lost 17-8 to West Bloomfield last week. This is a big game for both teams if they want to right the ship. Also this game is Troy Athens homecoming.

SANDY DUNES PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 28, TROY ATHENS 7.

DUNLAP PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 36, TROY ATHENS 10.

BURNEY PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 31, TROY ATHENS 27.

STICK PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 28, TROY ATHENS 14.

COTTER PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 35, TROY ATHENS 7.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 42, TROY ATHENS 0.

D-ZONE PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 44, TROY ATHENS 3.

Berkley at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep: The Bears are coming off a very disappointing loss to Royal Oak falling 17-7 last week at Hurley Field. Berkley has only scored 13 points in two weeks which is not very good. The Bears will head to Pontiac to take on a Fighting Irish team that is basically on their revenge tour from last season’s 4-5 disappointing year. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep destroyed Dearborn Divine Child 38-0 last week. It could be a tough task for the Bears this week.

SANDY DUNES PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 24, BERKLEY 14.

DUNLAP PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 31, BERKLEY 3.

BURNEY PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 34, BERKLEY 30.

STICK PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 21, BERKLEY 14.

COTTER PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 42, BERKLEY 7.

FULL COURT PICK:

TIM PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 42, BERKLEY 7.

D-ZONE PICK: PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 35, BERKLEY 10.

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