Postseason Watch-Week Nine.

Written Saturday September 30th at 7:00 PM

Updated Saturday October 21st at 10:00 AM

The postseason is a week away so here are some scenarios surrounding some teams in the OAA that have a chance to make the postseason, some are locks, others are on the bubble and others need to win out.

Thanks to GoosePoop on Twitter/X for giving me some analytics on each team's chances to make the postseason so here they are.

LOCKS:

Lake Orion (9-0): The Dragons are looking really good when it comes to the postseason. Lake Orion has had strong wins over Harper Woods, West Bloomfield, Oxford, Adams, Clarkston, and Saline. They still have state power undefeated Saline coming up on the road which should be a good barometer to see where both teams are at going into the postseason. The Dragons are safely in the postseason field in Division One.

Clarkston (4-5): The Wolves are looking really good when it comes to the postseason and they keep getting better every week. They have played a really tough schedule and have beaten some really good teams as well. Despite losing to Northville, Southfield Arts and Tech, Lake Orion, Utica Eisenhower, and Harper Woods (all of whom are strong teams). If you’re a Wolves fan, you won’t have to worry about not making the postseason but finishing strong is another concern. Clarkston is safely in the postseason field in Division One.

West Bloomfield (7-2): The Lakers had a big win over Southfield Arts and Tech to add to strong wins over Chippewa Valley, Adams, and Oxford. The Lakers only setbacks were to Clarkston and Lake Orion, both of whom field very strong programs. West Bloomfield is safely in the postseason field in Division One.

Southfield Arts and Tech (8-1): The Warriors early season wins have already got them into the postseason. Southfield Arts and Tech after dealing with their remaining White opponents took a setback against Red power West Bloomfield. Despite that, the Warriors hold strong wins over Detroit Cass Tech and Clarkston. The Warriors are safely in the postseason field for Division One.

Seaholm (8-1): The Maples have been rolling with confidence heading into the postseason. Seaholm has had some big wins under their belt as well with their only setback against Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit. The Maples are safely in the postseason field for Division Two.

Groves (6-3): The Falcons have played some very strong opponents (West Bloomfield, Seaholm, and Southfield Arts and Tech) and picked up some big wins including a big league win over Harper Woods and a big non league win over North Farmington. Groves is safely in the postseason field for Division Two.

Harper Woods (6-3): For a team who is in Division Four, the Pioneers have played a really tough schedule playing against a ton of Division One (Stoney Creek, Lake Orion, Southfield Arts and Tech, Clarkston) and Division Two teams (Roseville and Groves). The Pioneers are safely in the postseason field for Division Four because of their strength of schedule and could be a state championship contender come postseason time.

Avondale (8-1): The Yellow Jackets have been rolling as of late, winning the Gold Championship in the process. Avondale has also been tested with quality wins over Division Three Brandon and Division Two Oak Park but had a setback against Division Two power Seaholm. Avondale are safely in the postseason field for Division Three and they could make a ton of noise.

Adams (6-3): The Highlanders are a very interesting team to watch because they are a wildcard. Their chances of getting in the postseason are still very strong, probably the strongest of the bubble teams. Adams are safely in the postseason field for Division One.

Oxford (4-5): The Wildcats are in the postseason. Despite playing a very tough schedule with the likes of Utica Eisenhower, Clarkston, Adams, arch rival Lake Orion, and West Bloomfield, Oxford has three wins (Division Two, Oak Park and North Farmington along with Division One, Stoney Creek.) The Wildcats are safe in the postseason field.