Week Three Thoughts.

Written Saturday September 12th at 9:35 AM

Novi: The Wildcats are in a rough spot after falling 33-6 to Canton at home on Friday night. Novi really struggled on both sides of the football and looks like they are in trouble right now. They have Northville looming next week.

Northville: The Mustangs had to hang on and upset Brighton 35-34 on Friday night. Northville had a 21-0 lead, but Brighton answered and made it uneasy for Northville but the Mustangs stopped a two point attempt to win the game. This is a big win for Northville especially in the KLAA race. They have a huge game with Novi looming next week.

Davison: The Cardinals had a bounce back winning 54-28 at Cardinal Stadium over Traverse City Central on Friday night. Davison's defense is still a concern. They have Saginaw Heritage looming in a big game next week.

Grand Blanc: The Bobcats sent a statement winning 34-0 at Larsen Field over Saginaw Heritage on Friday night. Grand Blanc has shutout their last two opponents 83-0 since surviving against Belleville and earned their first back-to-back shutouts since 2000. Jake DeWitt had three passing touchdowns with two of them to BJ Cleveland. They have Traverse City West looming next week at Thirlby Field.

Clawson: The Trojans had a big 27-14 win over New Haven on Friday night to go to 3-0 on the season. Clawson has been rolling lately which is a great sign for Coach Steve Haney, but Madison Heights Madison is looming in the future. They have Algonac looming next week.

Pontiac: The Phoenix had a rough 40-0 loss to Avondale at home on Friday night. Pontiac has really struggled allowing 136 points in three weeks. They have Berkley looming next week.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets earned their first win for Coach Isiah Goltrane winning 40-0 over Pontiac on Friday night. Avondale needed a game like this to get some confidence. They have Royal Oak looming next week.

Royal Oak: The Ravens earned a hard fought 27-13 win over Waterford Kettering on Friday night. Royal Oak has turned things around since falling to Seaholm last week. The Ravens have Avondale looming next week.

Waterford Kettering: The Captains took a tough loss falling 27-13 to Royal Oak on Friday night. Waterford Kettering is very competitive right now. They are in a better spot under Coach Bob Meyer. The Captains have a tough matchup looming with Ferndale next week.

Berkley: The Bears had a tough 48-0 loss to Ferndale on Thursday night. Berkley has struggled going 0-3 but they have a chance to turn things around. They have Pontiac looming next week.

Ferndale: The Eagles bounced back winning 48-0 over Berkley on Thursday night. Ferndale has proven they can bounce back. They have Waterford Kettering looming next week.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers blew out Oak Park 54-6 on Friday night. Harper Woods looks like they have turned things around since falling to Chelsea in week one. They have Southfield Arts and Tech looming next week.

Oak Park: The Knights took a tough 54-6 loss to Harper Woods on Friday night. Oak Park really struggled against a really good Pioneers program. They have Waterford Mott looming next week.

Waterford Mott: The Corsairs took a tough 41-20 loss to Seaholm on Thursday night. Waterford Mott had a rough night on both sides of the football and trailed 41-0 at one point. Richard Bowens got benched and Darrius Bracey took over at quarterback. Tori Robinson had to play quarterback in the fourth quarter. Turnovers also doomed the Corsairs This is a really bad loss for Waterford Mott and their Blue hopes. They have Oak Park looming next week.

Seaholm: The Maples were really impressive beating Waterford Mott 41-20 on Thursday night. Will Forberg, Theo Maszel (B-Back,) and Brody Gable were magnificent. Seaholm led 41-0 at one point and never looked back. The Maples are a different team since the loss to Milford in week one. Seaholm has Groves looming next week.

Groves: The Falcons looked crisp all night winning 35-0 over Southfield Arts and Tech on Thursday night. Groves had balance and has looked like a different team since losing to North Farmington in week one. They have Seaholm looming next week.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors got a dose of reality on Thursday night falling 35-0 to Groves. Southfield Arts and Tech struggled to move the ball against the Falcons all night. The Warriors have Harper Woods looming next week.

Rochester: The Falcons bounced back after a tough loss to Adams last week by winning 21-10 over Bloomfield Hills on Thursday night. Matt Dyki had two passing touchdowns to Nate Tandy which was the difference and the Falcons defense shut the Black Hawks down holding them to ten points. The Falcons have Oxford looming next week.

Bloomfield Hills: The Black Hawks took their second straight loss falling to Rochester 21-10 on Thursday night. Bloomfield Hills has some injuries they are dealing with. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars had no issues with Troy winning 45-3 on Friday night. Stoney Creek bounced back in a big way against the Colts. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.

Troy: The Colts really struggled falling 45-3 to Stoney Creek on Friday night. Troy had one good quarter against West Bloomfield but that was it. They struggled against a really good Cougars program. The Colts have Troy Athens looming next week.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks had a rough night falling 41-0 to Clarkston on Friday night. Troy Athens is really struggling right now. They have Troy looming next week.

Clarkston: The Wolves earned a 41-0 blowout win over Troy Athens on Friday night. Clarkston is clicking on all cylinders right now. They have Adams looming next week.

Adams: The Highlanders survived again winning 42-41 in overtime over West Bloomfield on Friday night. Adams has found multiple ways to win games, but they will have a tough task ahead. They have Clarkston looming next week.

West Bloomfield: The Lakers had a very tough 42-41 overtime loss to Adams on Friday night. West Bloomfield really had trouble with the veer offense of the Highlanders, but the offense was solid all night. Kameron Hall scored a 69-yard touchdown run. Jaxon Carver accounted for five touchdowns four passing and one rushing with two to Hall. They have Lake Orion looming next week.

Oxford: The Wildcats retained the Double O Trophy with a 34-15 win over Lake Orion on Friday night. Oxford was dominant offensively and adjusted defensively in the second half. They have Rochester looming next week.

Lake Orion: The Dragons had a rough second half falling 34-15 to Oxford on Friday night. Lake Orion had penalties which hurt them and the defense stayed on the field way too long which gave the Wildcats long drives which led to touchdowns. They have West Bloomfield looming next week.