Week Eight Thoughts.

Written Friday October 16th at 10:45 PM

Here are the week eight thoughts.

Novi: I don't know how to describe the Wildcats falling 55-0 to Dearborn Fordson on Friday night. Novi secured playing Wayne Memorial next week.

Northville: The Mustangs earned an impressive 55-14 win over Plymouth Salem on Friday night. Northville will play Howell for the KLAA crown next week in Livingston County.

Clawson: The Trojans were up 34-0 over Hazel Park on Friday night last reported. Clawson has Royal Oak looming next week. This will be updated.

Davison: The Cardinals had a tough 28-21 loss to Grand Blanc on Friday night. Davison hung tough with Grand Blanc but a bad mistake on a punt which led to a recovery for the Bobcats and a tough loss for the Cardinals. They have Lapeer looming next week.

Grand Blanc: Jake DeWitt and TyAnthony Lewis were very instrumental in clinching the Saginaw Valley South crown in a 28-21 win over Davison on Friday night. The Bobcats are clicking on all cylinders. They have Macomb Dakota looming next week.

Pontiac: The Phoenix had a tough 17-0 loss to Troy on Friday night. Pontiac has struggled throughout the season. They have Brandon looming next week.

Troy: The Colts earned their first win of the season winning 17-0 over Pontiac on Friday night. Troy has a chance to spoil Waterford Mott's season next week.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks kept their postseason hopes with a 35-0 win over Avondale on Friday night. Troy Athens has Berkley looming next week.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets took a tough 35-0 loss to Troy Athens on Friday night. Avondale has Swartz Creek looming next week.

Bloomfield Hills: The Black Hawks postseason hopes took a huge plus with an impressive 42-7 win at Hurley Field. Bloomfield Hills is looking very good at the moment. They have Ann Arbor Pioneer looming next week.

Berkley: The Bears took a tough 42-7 loss to Bloomfield Hills on Friday night. Berkley has been up and down all season. They have Troy Athens looming next week.

Rochester: The Falcons likely locked themselves into the postseason with a 49-0 win over Royal Oak on Friday night. Rochester was dominant against a Ravens team that struggled to stop them. They have Monroe looming next week.

Royal Oak: The Ravens postseason hopes might have took a hit after a 49-0 loss to Rochester on Friday night. Royal Oak might need some help and they need to beat Clawson next week. The Ravens are on the outside looking in at the moment.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars overcame the loss of their quarterback and found a way to beat Ferndale 36-12 on Friday. Stoney Creek needed a bounce back after having a tough loss to Adams last week. They have Ann Arbor Huron looming next week.

Ferndale: The Eagles had a tough 36-12 loss to Stoney Creek on Friday night. This was a big game for Ferndale to see if they pass the test, they are still making that next big step up. They have Groves looming next week.

Waterford Mott: The Corsairs earned a 31-21 win on Thursday night over archrival Waterford Kettering keeping their postseason hopes alive. Waterford Mott has Troy looming next week.

Waterford Kettering: The Captains took a tough 31-21 loss to archrival Waterford Mott on Thursday night. Waterford Kettering is heading in the right direction despite the loss. They have Macomb L'Anse Creuse to close the season next week.

Clarkston: The Wolves took a humbling 28-13 loss to Harper Woods on Friday night. It is clear that the Pioneers have Clarkston's number going 3-0 against them. The Wolves drove early but had a fumble which led to a Harper Woods touchdown and then it snowballed, the offensive line shockingly struggled to protect quarterback Alex Wazscensko (16 for 28 for 180 yards and two touchdowns) who was sacked four times and the defense struggled against Harper Woods's athletes. It was very unusual for a team that is normally disciplined like Clarkston who usually doesn't beat themselves to commit 12 penalties like they did (eight in the first half,) but this could be a good thing to take a humbling loss like this. They have another Division Three school in Muskegon looming next week.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers took a major step stunning Clarkston 28-13 on Friday night. Harper Woods athletes showed up and showed out against a Wolves defense that is normally disciplined. Dakota Guerrant accounted for 173 total yards and three touchdowns (two rushing and a receiving score.) Harper Woods defense shut down Clarkston's offense which was stunning getting four sacks. They have a big one looming against Mason next week.

Lake Orion: The Dragons bounced back in a big way winning 35-8 over Oak Park on Friday night. Lake Orion's ground attack was dominant while the defense was strong as well. They have a big one with Saline looming next week.

Oak Park: The Knights postseason hopes did but didn't take a major hit after falling 35-8 to Lake Orion on Friday night. Oak Park needs to beat Adams and get some help if they want to make the postseason next week.

Oxford: Preston Wilder went nuts in Beverly Hills on Friday night in an 45-22 win over Groves on Friday night. The Wildcats are clicking on all cylinders right now. They have Romeo looming next week.

Groves: The Falcons took a tough 45-22 loss to Oxford on Friday night. Groves had trouble defensively against the Wildcats. They have Ferndale looming next week.

Adams: The Highlanders needed to get a two point conversion to win 22-21 over Seaholm on Friday night. It's a big win for Adams who needed it after winning 23-14 over Stoney Creek last week. They have Oak Park looming next week.

Seaholm: The Maples had a tough 22-21 loss to Adams on Friday night. Seaholm allowed a two point conversion in a game that went back and forth. The Maples will be fine. They have Utica looming next week.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had a tough 28-2 loss to West Bloomfield on Friday night. Southfield Arts and Tech has struggled all season and they are going through a transition period which had to happen during the season. They have Chippewa Valley looming next week.

West Bloomfield: The Lakers dominated Southfield Arts and Tech winning 28-2 on Friday night. West Bloomfield has a chance to end the season on a high note with Utica Eisenhower looming next week.