Week Eight Thoughts.

Written Friday October 13th at 11:45 PM

West Bloomfield: The Lakers earned a big 31-20 win over Southfield Arts and Tech on Friday night. Bryce Rowe returned and had a big night for West Bloomfield and the rest of the Lakers followed suit as well. West Bloomfield was clearly the better team. They have Oak Park looming next week.

Lake Orion: The Dragons had no issues on their homecoming with Farmington winning 42-7 on Friday night. TR Hill had three total touchdowns and Billy Roberson had two touchdowns in the game. Lake Orion has a big one looming with Saline next week.

Clarkston: The Wolves have some defensive issues to address. They have allowed 66 points in two weeks including a 34-7 stunner to Harper Woods on Friday night. Clarkston could not get off the field on third down which was a huge problem. They have a tough one with Utica Eisenhower looming next week.

Adams: The Highlanders had no problem with Bloomfield Hills on their homecoming winning 42-13 on Friday night. Brady Prieskorn had a strong game for Adams. They have Sterling Heights Stevenson looming next week.

Oxford: The Wildcats had no problem with North Farmington winning 34-7 on Friday night. Luke Johnson had a big game for Oxford. They still have a shot at the postseason but they need to beat Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit next week.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars had no issue with Rochester winning 35-7 in the Falcon Frenzy Game on Friday night. They got 14 points from their defense with two pick sixes. Stoney Creek concludes the season with a trip to New Baltimore Anchor Bay next week.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors lost a tough one to West Bloomfield falling 31-20 on Friday night. West Bloomfield was clearly the better team in that game. They have Detroit Renaissance looming next week.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers made a huge statement with a 34-7 stunner at Clarkston on Friday night. Harper Woods proved that they are for real and will be a force in Division Four that is for sure. Kobe Taylor was huge early and Nate Rocheleau and Stephone Buford had great games at quarterback. They need to clean up the penalties. The Pioneers have Roseville looming next week.

Groves: The Falcons earned a 49-0 win over Ferndale setting up the showdown with arch rival Seaholm next week. It should be a fun one to watch that is for sure.

Farmington: The Falcons had a ton of trouble with Lake Orion falling 42-7 on Friday night. Farmington concludes the season with Utica next Thursday night.

Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks fell to Adams 42-13 on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills will conclude the regular season with North Farmington next week.

Rochester: The Falcons fell to Stoney Creek 35-7 in the Falcon Frenzy Game on Friday night. They threw two pick sixes in the game which was a difference. Rochester concludes the season against Walled Lake Northern next week.

Seaholm: The Maples won the Blue and set up a big showdown with arch rival Groves in a 42-22 win over Oak Park in the Maple Forest. The Kinnie brothers, Kyle Robbins, and company have been very consistent. They have Groves as mentioned next week.

North Farmington: The Raiders had a tough 34-7 loss to Oxford on Friday night. North Farmington will be fine. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.

Oak Park: The Knights postseason hopes took a hit with a 42-22 loss to Seaholm on Friday night. Oak Park needs to beat West Bloomfield to have a chance at the postseason next week.

Troy: The Colts kept their postseason hopes alive with a 35-13 win over Troy Athens on Friday night. Troy got big games from Nolan Block and Greg Tester. They have Fraser looming next week.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks postseason hopes took a hit with a 35-13 loss to Troy Athens on Friday night. Troy Athens has Utica Ford looming next week.

Ferndale: The Eagles were blown out by Groves 49-0 on Friday night. Ferndale closes the regular season against St. Clair Shores South Lake next week.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets rolled to a 49-19 win over Pontiac. Avondale has Warren Fitzgerald looming next week.

Berkley: The Bears were shutout by arch rival Royal Oak 37-0 on Friday night. Berkley closes the regular season against St. Clair Shores Lakeview next week.

Royal Oak: The Ravens have scored 74 points in the last two weeks and took the Battle of Woodward Trophy with a 37-0 win over Berkley on Friday night. Coach Colin Campbell has this program believing. They have a tough one with Madison Heights Lamphere looming next week.

Pontiac: The Phoenix lost a tough one to Avondale 49-19 on Friday night. Pontiac closes the season against Garden City next week.