Week Seven Thoughts.

Written Saturday October 12th at 1:25 AM

West Bloomfield: The Lakers after an impressive win over Lake Orion last week laid an egg on Thursday night against Oxford falling 38-14 in the Swamp. The Wildcats shut the Lakers down in every phase of the game which West Bloomfield had no answers. The Lakers are in must win mode if they want to make the postseason. They have Seaholm looming next week.

Lake Orion: The Dragons got a bounce back after a really disappointing loss to West Bloomfield last week by beating Clarkston 20-13 on Friday night. TR Hill had a big night for Lake Orion who celebrated homecoming with a throwing and passing touchdown in the game. The defense which allowed 35 second half points to the Lakers played much better allowing three points in the second half. Lake Orion has Farmington looming next week.

Clarkston: The Wolves had a very controversial 20-13 loss to Lake Orion on Friday night. The penalties were an issue for Coach Justin Pintar. The call was off setting penalties which the officials declared the game was over instead of giving Clarkston an extra play. Wolves quarterback Alex Waszczesko had a monster game for the Wolves especially with his running ability. Clarkston will be fine, they have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.

Adams: The Highlanders earned a tough 21-13 win over Stoney Creek on Friday night. Adams played the veer to perfection on homecoming night but found a way to win. They have North Farmington looming next week.

Oxford: The Wildcats proved that they belong in the Red after an impressive 38-14 win in the Swamp over West Bloomfield on Thursday night. Jack Hendrix was outstanding for the Oxford offense. Luke Johnson added three touchdowns for the Wildcats who right now have a ton of momentum heading to the postseason. They have Oak Park looming next week.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers have found their way after a rough start to the season winning 44-15 over Rochester on Friday night. They have Nate Rocheleau back at quarterback really stabilizes things. The defense looked stout for the Pioneers and they have outscored their last two opponents by a combined 93-21. The penalties are still a big issue for Coach Rob Oden's team. They have Pontiac looming next week.

Groves: The Falcons had no issues with Southfield Arts and Tech winning 42-12 on Thursday night. Groves had a 35-0 halftime lead and didn’t look back. The Falcons have Royal Oak looming next week.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars had a tough 21-13 loss to Adams on Friday night. Stoney Creek will be fine. They have a big one with Avondale looming next week.

Rochester: The Falcons saw their postseason hopes likely dashed after falling 44-15 to Harper Woods on Friday night. Rochester’s defense had a rough night against a high octane Harper Woods offense who seems to be finding their way as of late. Rochester has Berkley looming next week.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had a tough 42-12 loss to Groves on Thursday night. Southfield Arts and Tech trailed 35-0 at halftime but did outscore Groves 12-7 in the second half. The Warriors have Ferndale looming next week.

Farmington: The Falcons made a statement with an impressive 32-23 win over Troy on Thursday night. Farmington used their balance on offense and made a ton of noise on a really good Colts defense taking a 25-7 lead at one point. The Falcons are in a really good spot right now. They have Lake Orion looming next week.

North Farmington: The Raiders have taken control of the Blue at the moment stunning Seaholm 24-23 on Thursday night. North Farmington got an interception to seal the game after Seaholm recovered an onside kick. It’s the first win for the Raiders in school history against the Maples and it's a huge win for Coach Jon Herstein. Terrance James had three big touchdowns including the game winner. North Farmington controls its own destiny right now. They have Adams looming next week.

Oak Park: The Knights had a tough 26-12 loss to Lapeer on Friday night. Oak Park had chances but the Lighting defense shut the Knights down and Lapeer had a big game winning a big game they needed. They have Oxford looming next week.

Troy: The Colts had a tough 32-23 loss to Farmington on Thursday night. The offense wasn’t the issue for Troy but the defense has some serious concerns. They had a 25-7 deficit but got it within 25-23 late in the game but Farmington got a score to seal the deal. They have a rivalry game looming next week with postseason dreams on the line.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks had to survive with a 28-25 win over Bloomfield Hills on Thursday night. Troy Athens needed this one in the worst way possible. It’s a sign of progress for Coach Tom Cook’s team with Troy looming next week.

Seaholm: The Maples had a tough 24-23 loss to North Farmington on Thursday night. Seaholm had a hard time with quarterback Terrance James who had three rushing touchdowns but had a ton of chances including scoring a touchdown but went for two and didn’t get it however they recovered the onside kick but threw an interception sealing the win for the Raiders. Seaholm has West Bloomfield looming next week.

Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks had a tough 28-25 loss to Troy Athens on Thursday night. Bloomfield Hills has made a ton of progress on the offensive side of the football which is a great sign. They have Clarkston looming next week.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets earned the Gold for the second straight season with a 49-7 win over Berkley on Thursday night. Avondale has been a completely different team ever since their 0-2 start. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.

Ferndale: The Eagles had a tough 49-14 loss to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Friday night. Ferndale knew it was going to be a challenge against the Fighting Irish on their homecoming. Postseason is a concern at the moment for Coach Eric Royal. They have Southfield Arts and Tech looming next week.

Berkley: The Bears had a rough night falling 49-7 to Avondale on Thursday night. Berkley had trouble on both sides of the football. They have Rochester looming next week.

Royal Oak: The Ravens earned a 38-12 win on their homecoming night over Pontiac on Friday night. Royal Oak was clicking on all cylinders in the game. They have Groves looming next week.

Pontiac: The Phoenix had a tough 38-12 loss to Royal Oak on Friday night. Pontiac has struggled since their week one win over Detroit Fredrick Douglass. Depth has been an issue for Coach Wendell Jefferson's program. They have Harper Woods looming next week.

 

 

Standings After Week Seven

Red

2. Oxford 3-1, 5-2

3. Lake Orion 2-2, 5-2

4. Adams 2-2, 5-2

5. Clarkston 2-2, 4-3

8. West Bloomfield 1-3, 3-4

 

White

1. Groves 4-0, 7-0

10. Harper Woods 3-1, 4-3

Stoney Creek 2-2, 3-4

Rochester 1-3, 2-5

Southfield Arts and Tech 0-4, 1-6

Blue

6. North Farmington 5-0, 5-2

7. Seaholm 5-1, 6-1

Farmington 4-2, 5-2

Troy 2-2, 3-4

Oak Park 1-4, 2-5

Troy Athens 1-4, 2-5

Bloomfield Hills 0-5, 1-6

Gold

9. Avondale 4-0, 5-2

Ferndale 3-1, 4-3

Berkley 1-3, 2-5

Royal Oak 1-3, 2-5

Pontiac 0-4, 1-6