Week Five Games.

Written Saturday September 19th at 9:00 AM

Hartland at NOVI: It has been a rough two weeks for the Wildcats after getting outscored 85-13 in the last two weeks. Novi has to play Hartland that is rolling right now. The Eagles are coming off a surprising 36-21 win over Brighton last week. This is not a good matchup for the Wildcats at all.

NORTHVILLE at Plymouth: The Mustangs have been rolling lately, and they got the Baseline Jug back after blowing out archrival Novi 52-7 last week. The Wildcats survived archrival Canton 24-20 last week and has been living on the edge as of late. This should be a very interesting matchup.

CLAWSON at Eastpointe: The Trojans are coming off a humiliating 58-13 home loss to Algonac on Friday night. The good news for Clawson is they are heading on the road to play Eastpointe. The Shamrocks have really struggled but have been competitive. This should be a very interesting matchup, which Trojans team shows up will be the key.

River Rouge at GRAND BLANC: This is the Bobcats homecoming??? taking on a tough River Rouge program that has been up and down lately, playing a tough schedule, and well coached under Jermaine Crowell. Grand Blanc has been rolling on both sides of the football and look to have no signs of letting up anytime soon. This should be a very interesting matchup at "The Don."

DAVISON at Saginaw: The Cardinals have been rolling since their humbling loss to Novi Detroit Catholic Central in week two. The defense is still an issue for Davison despite rolling offensively. The Phoenix have been up and down. They fell 28-12 to Flint Powers Catholic last week. This is a tough matchup for Saginaw against a good Cardinals program.

1. OXFORD at 2. CLARKSTON: This game will likely decide who wins the Red. Both have been battle tested, both are experienced, and both are solid up front. This has always been a battle, and we remember the postseason game in 2021 when the Wildcats went into Clarkston and shocked them in the first round. Could history repeat itself or will the Wolves continue their dominance over the league???

3. STONEY CREEK at TROY ATHENS: The Cougars are rolling since their heartbreaking 14-7 loss to Clarkston in week two. Stoney Creek has given his second and third string a ton of time which has helped heading into the future, but they have their city rivals awaiting in the next two weeks after this game. The Red Hawks earned a 35-0 win over archrival Troy last week. This should be a very interesting matchup especially up front and it's also Troy Athens homecoming as well.

4. HARPER WOODS at 5. GROVES: This game should decide the Blue. The Falcons escaped with a 14-13 win over Seaholm last week behind a Jeremiah Whitley 15-yard rushing touchdown. Groves has been really competitive with the Pioneers in recent years. Harper Woods has outscored their last three opponents 163-18 in the last three weeks ever since their week one loss to Chelsea. This should be a very interesting matchup between two teams that know each other well.

9. ADAMS at 6. LAKE ORION: The Dragons and Highlanders have had battles in the past. This should be no different. Lake Orion fell 29-27 to Adams last season. The Highlanders were humiliated by Clarkston falling 45-0 last week. The Dragons are coming off a 42-0 win over West Bloomfield. This should be a very interesting game which could have big postseason implications.

7. SEAHOLM at 10. OAK PARK: This should be a fun game with two different styles and they have experience. The Maples are looking to avenge their heartbreaking 14-13 loss to archrival Groves last week. The Knights have confidence after winning 20-10 at Waterford Mott last week. This should be a fun game in Knight Valley.

AVONDALE at 8. FERNDALE: This could be a very interesting game in Ferndale. The Eagles have shutout their last two opponents 98-0. The Yellow Jackets are coming off an emotional 22-20 upset win over Royal Oak. This should be a very interesting matchup as mentioned.

WEST BLOOMFIELD at BLOOMFIELD HILLS: The Battle of Bloomfield is very interesting with both teams struggling. The Lakers are coming off a shocking 42-0 loss to Lake Orion. The Black Hawks have not been the same since their loss to Lake Orion in week two. This should be a very interesting game especially up front and if West Bloomfield can be disciplined.

TROY at ROCHESTER: These are two teams that are heading in opposite directions and I'm not sure if this is Rochester's homecoming. The Falcons are fine despite falling 42-0 to Oxford last week. The Colts there are just no words after getting blown out at home by your archrival Troy Athens 35-0 last week then they have Lake Orion looming next week. It's going to be a tough two weeks for the Colts.

WATERFORD MOTT at SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH: There is really no words to explain the Corsairs offense that has scored 30 points in the last two weeks and had a second half disaster in a 20-10 loss to Oak Park last week. The Warriors are really struggling after allowing 61 points to Harper Woods last week. This should be a very interesting game.

WATERFORD KETTERING at BERKLEY: These are two teams that are in similar boats. The Bears have struggled starting 0-3 but won 21-0 over Pontiac last week. The Captains have really struggled scoring 13 points in the last three weeks. This should be a very interesting game.

PONTIAC at ROYAL OAK: This could be homecoming week for the Ravens after getting upset 22-20 by Avondale last week. The Phoenix have been struggling to score offensively. This could be a very interesting game but we'll see.