Volleyball Preview.

Written Friday August 19th at 9:30 PM

Here is my early preview for Volleyball heading into the season.

AROUND THE OAA TOP TEN

1. Clarkston

2. Berkley

3. Oxford

4. Lake Orion

5. Stoney Creek

6. Adams

7. Seaholm

8. Bloomfield Hills

9. Troy

10. West Bloomfield

Red

Clarkston

Oxford

Lake Orion

Adams

Stoney Creek

Seaholm

Bloomfield Hills

Troy

EARLY THOUGHTS: When looking at the Red. Clarkston is the team that stands out. They have a ton of experience coming back. Oxford looks to be the top challenger to Clarkston. The Wildcats have a solid core coming back. Lake Orion returns one of the most dangerous outside hitters in the State but there are some questions surrounding the Dragons. Adams should be solid this season. Stoney Creek as well should be in the mix. Seaholm is a wildcard in the Red. Bloomfield Hills has a new coach but has looked solid early. Troy should be a team to watch for as well. The Wolves are the early favorite with the proven experience that is back.

White

Berkley

West Bloomfield

North Farmington

Groves

Rochester

Farmington

Troy Athens

Avondale

EARLY THOUGHTS: When looking at the White. Berkley made a ton of strides last season. I think the Bears are ready for some more and they could have a deep postseason run if things go right. The Bears have a ton of proven experience coming back. West Bloomfield has a ton of proven experience coming back. North Farmington has some experience coming back. Groves could be a factor this season. Rochester has some experience coming back. Farmington lost a lot of talent from last season. Troy Athens will be very young this season. Avondale could make some noise as well this season. Overall this division looks like three teams have a shot but it’s anyone’s division.

 

Blue

Ferndale

Royal Oak

Harper Woods

Ferndale University

Southfield Arts and Tech

Oak Park

Pontiac

EARLY THOUGHTS: The Blue is not a strong division when looking at it on paper. Ferndale is the early favorite. The Eagles have proven experience and have been there and done that. Royal Oak could surprise some people. The Ravens have some proven experience coming back. Harper Woods is the new team on the block. There are some questions surrounding the Pioneers. Ferndale University is the darkhorse. The Eagles could surprise some people. Southfield Arts and Tech has been up and down. Oak Park has struggled recently as has Pontiac. I think Ferndale has the edge over everyone in this division.