Week Four Thoughts.

Written Friday September 20th at 11:57 PM

West Bloomfield: The Lakers had no problem with Southfield Arts and Tech winning 44-0 on their homecoming in the Swamp. West Bloomfield was dominant throughout forcing mistakes from the Warriors. They have Clarkston looming next week.

Lake Orion: The Dragons had a really rough first half trailing 21-3 against Oxford on Friday night but they found a way to make it a game but a missed 54 yard field with no time left falling 21-18 to the Wildcats. I thought Brody Thompson was solid all night for his first career start for the injured TR Hill. The defense had a rough time with Luke Johnson who had 144 yards and two touchdowns. Lake Orion needs to bounce back but it won’t be easy with Adams looming next week.

Clarkston: The Wolves better get rid of their white uniforms after a tough 28-10 loss to Adams on Friday night. Clarkston’s defense had a problem with the Highlanders veer offense on a serious note. The Bowman twins were shut down by Adams defense all night. The only offense came from a 25 yard field goal and a 25 yard touchdown pass from Alex Wazczenko to Brady Beck. The Wolves have a tough one with West Bloomfield looming next week.

Adams: The Highlanders behind a stout offensive line and quarterback Ryland Watters showed why they are the top team in the Red after an impressive 28-10 win over Clarkston on Friday night. Watters had two rushing touchdowns and they had a long drive that took much of the fourth quarter. Lachlin Tillison had an interception as well. Adams has Lake Orion looming next week.

Oxford: The Wildcats had to survive on their home field on Friday night against Lake Orion. The Dragons had a chance to kick the game tying field goal but missed giving Oxford a 21-18 win over their arch rivals. Luke Johnson had 144 rushing yards two rushing touchdowns while Jack Hendrix and Dean Rice had solid games for the Wildcats. Oxford has Rochester looming next week.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers needed to survive on Friday night against Stoney Creek winning 28-21. Harper Woods hasn’t been themselves lately but they needed this win in the worst way possible. They have a big one looming with Groves next week.

Groves: The Falcons had no issue with Rochester winning 35-7 on Friday night. Groves showed their experience and they shut down Jack Lower along with the Falcons offense all night. They got three interceptions from Teddy Abbott in one quarter including a touchdown. The Falcons have Harper Woods looming next week.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars are starting to make some progress despite the 28-21 loss to Harper Woods on Friday night. Sam Fogler was solid for Stoney Creek in the loss scoring two rushing touchdowns in the game. The Cougars have Southfield Arts and Tech looming next week.

Rochester: The Falcons had a tough 35-7 loss to Groves on Friday night. Rochester had a tough time with Groves defense and their defense struggled with the Falcons offense. They have Oxford looming next week.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had a rough night falling 44-0 to West Bloomfield. Southfield Arts and Tech has been outscored 125-14 in three weeks. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.

Farmington: The Falcons had no issue with Troy Athens winning 36-10 on Friday night. It’s a nice bounce back for the Falcons after a tough loss to North Farmington last week. Anthony Bailey and the Falcons offense looked solid despite not having Julian Johnson who is still out with injury. They have Seaholm looming next week.

North Farmington: The Raiders got a measure of revenge on Friday night winning 49-14 over Bloomfield Hills. North Farmington got a ton of contributions on all three phases of the game. They have Troy Athens looming next week.

Oak Park: The Knights had a tough 28-18 loss to Seaholm on Friday night. They had a 76 yard screen pass for a touchdown along with another score. Oak Park is clearly better than they were from last season. They have Troy looming next week.

Troy: The Colts took their second straight loss falling 52-28 to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Friday night. Noah Oury was solid throwing two passing touchdowns while Jailen Peacock had a touchdown reception and had a pick six for a touchdown for Troy. The Colts will be fine going forward. They have Oak Park looming next week.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks had a tough 36-10 loss to Farmington on Friday night. The defense continues to be a problem for Troy Athens as they are really struggling in that area. The Red Hawks have North Farmington looming next week.

Seaholm: The Maples had an impressive 28-18 win at Oak Park on Friday night. Penn Roberts continues to be as good as advertised. Roberts had two rushing touchdowns while Patrick Hughes and Will Forsberg had a touchdown each. Seaholm is rolling right now but they have a big test when Farmington comes next week.

Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks showed some offense on Friday night but the defense struggled falling 49-14 on their home field. Bloomfield Hills keeps showing baby steps which is a good sign going forward for Coach Dan Loria. They have Pontiac looming next week.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets are starting to turn things around after winning 41-0 over Pontiac on Friday night. Avondale has outscored their last two opponents by a combined 75-13 in the last two weeks. They have Ferndale looming next week.

Ferndale: The Eagles had a tough one with Berkley winning 30-20 on Friday night. Ferndale has shown a ton of veteran experience. They have a tough one with Avondale looming next week.

Berkley: The Bears have shown progress despite falling 30-20 to Ferndale on Friday night. Berkley will be fine going forward. They have Royal Oak looming next week.

Royal Oak: The Ravens earned their first win of the season with a 26-7 win at Livonia Clarenceville over the Trojans on Friday night. The defense was the story for Royal Oak holding a high scoring Livonia Clarenceville offense to seven points. They have a big one with Berkley looming next week.

Pontiac: The Phoenix had a tough 41-0 loss to Avondale on Friday night. Pontiac has struggled as of late. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.