Week Nine Games.

Written Friday October 16th at 11:25 PM

Here are the games for week nine.

DAVISON at Lapeer: This could be the last matchup of this rivalry that has kind of been one sided lately. The Cardinals have won 11 of the last 13 games over the Lightning including outscoring them 92-28 the last two years. This looks like a complete mismatch and it's unknown if the rivalry will continue when Davison makes the move to the OAA next season.

GRAND BLANC at Macomb Dakota: This is going to be a very interesting matchup. The Cougars have been up and down all season. The Bobcats have been very consistent and are coming off their third straight Saginaw Valley League South crown. Grand Blanc has been a machine on both sides of the football. This should be a fun matchup.

NORTHVILLE vs Howell: The Mustangs are in a tie with Belleville and Dearborn Fordson for the KLAA Black. Northville beat Belleville but fell to Dearborn Fordson. If playoff points determine the matchups then Northville would play Howell. It presents a tall task for the Mustangs heading into Livingston County. The Highlanders are a team that plays a ton of double tight coverage and are huge up front. This should be a very interesting matchup to decide who wins the KLAA crown outright.

NOVI vs Wayne Memorial: The Wildcats have had a tough season under new Coach Logan Pawlowski but Novi has a chance to close the season on a high note when they play Wayne Memorial. The Zebras have been struggling like the Wildcats but it's been a much tougher road. Novi has a chance to win this game before coming to the OAA next season.

CLAWSON vs ROYAL OAK: These are two schools that are no strangers to one another. The Trojans have won two of the last three meetings with the Ravens and they are coming into the OAA next season. Royal Oak needs this game and gets some help if they want to make the postseason while Clawson is locked into the postseason. This could be the start of a great rivalry when the Trojans comes to the OAA next season.

PONTIAC at Brandon: The Brad Zube bowl as Zube coached at Pontiac and is currently at Brandon. The Blackhawks won 55-12 over the Phoenix last season. Now the game goes to Ortonville and it's going to be a tall task for Pontiac. Brandon is a postseason team, but the Phoenix has made progress. It will be very interesting to see what happens next season.

AVONDALE at Swartz Creek: The Yellow Jackets have had an interesting first season under Coach Isiah Goultrane but hopefully he can stay long term and build a program in Auburn Hills. The Dragons have been up and down but have really struggled defensively. This could be a shootout type game with how rough both defenses have been recently.

7. FERNDALE at 8. GROVES: This could be a postseason preview with both schools in Division Two. The Falcons are in the Blue while the Eagles are in the Gold. This should be a very interesting matchup of two teams that could make some noise heading into the postseason.

Macomb L'Anse Creuse at WATERFORD KETTERING: It has been a challenging transition for the Captains in their first season back in the OAA. Waterford Kettering is in a better place and there has been some things that are going in the right direction. This should be a very interesting game with the Lancers.

WATERFORD MOTT at TROY: The Corsairs are on the postseason bubble after having a transition season back in the OAA as they are one of the last teams in the postseason field in Division Three. The Colts have really been struggling all season. For Waterford Mott, Troy is a Division One school, which means they could get huge points if they win this game.

TROY ATHENS at BERKLEY: This is a huge game for the Red Hawks who could be a postseason team with the schedule they have played. Their secondary should be tested going up against Asher Dean and the Bears started 0-3 before rebounding nicely despite the record. This should be a very interesting game to say the least at Hurley Field.

1. HARPER WOODS at Mason: This is going to be very interesting considering that the Pioneers play on turf while the Bulldogs play on grass. Harper Woods has been on a roll since their week one 29-20 loss to Chelsea in week one including stunning Clarkston 28-13 last week. Mason has been rolling and gaining a ton of confidence. This is going to be a very interesting game in Ingham County.

OAK PARK at 4. ADAMS: This could have postseason implications for the Knights. Oak Park has been on the outside looking in despite playing a tough schedule and they need a win and get some help coming into this game. The Highlanders are in the postseason and have been on a roll lately. This should be a very interesting game in Rochester.

10. SEAHOLM at Utica: The Maples have a very interesting matchup heading to Sweinhart to play the Chieftains. Utica has a really good linebacker, but Seaholm has been battle tested before. This should be a really interesting game.

Ann Arbor Pioneer at BLOOMFIELD HILLS: These are two teams that are heading in the right direction. The Black Hawks had some big wins like West Bloomfield but a tough loss to Troy Athens however they are on the outside looking into the postseason. Bloomfield Hills needs a win and some help if they want to make the postseason. The Pioneers are a very interesting team with an outside shot looking into the postseason. It will be very interesting to see how this matchup plays out between the Black Hawks and the Pioneers.

5. STONEY CREEK at Ann Arbor Huron: The Cougars have been going through some tough injuries which has hindered their progress but earned a 36-12 win over Ferndale last week. The River Rats have really been struggling which could be a good thing for Stoney Creek especially to help with their confidence heading into the postseason.

6. ROCHESTER at Monroe: This is a rematch of a 42-6 Falcons win last season over the Trojans now Rochester has to make the trip into Monroe County to play the Trojans. The Falcons have been up and down as of late. I will be very curious on how Rochester plays this when it comes to travel and traffic. If they get to Monroe early like around 4 PM and do walkthroughs in Monroe it will negate the travel advantage the Trojans have. Time is the key to this game.

Muskegon at 2. CLARKSTON: The Wolves have had an incredible season proving to doubters that they are still Clarkston despite falling 28-13 to Harper Woods last week. The Wolves will take on a Big Reds team that has surprisingly struggled this season, but they are in the postseason conversation in Division Three. This should be very interesting to see how Muskegon makes the trip east considering that Clarkston has to make the trip west next season. I feel bad for the Wolves freshman and JV teams having to make the trip to Muskegon to finish their season this week.

Romeo at 3. OXFORD: These are two teams that are thinking long term postseason dreams. Both are in the postseason but getting this win will be huge for both teams. The Bulldogs have been rolling as has the Wildcats. This should be a fun matchup at Wildcat Stadium this week.

Saline at 9. LAKE ORION: This is a game that could have postseason implications. The Dragons have played a really tough schedule and is in the thick of the postseason race in Division One. The Hornets are in the postseason and is likely in line to get multiple home postseason games. Lake Orion's schedule and Saline having to travel north gives the Dragons a chance in this game.

Utica Eisenhower at WEST BLOOMFIELD: These are two teams that have had very disappointing seasons, but someone will head to next season on a high note. The Lakers had some tough losses along with some mental errors and at times couldn't get themselves out of their own way. The Eagles have had things tough in the Macomb Area Conference Red. This is shaping up to be a very interesting game.

Chippewa Valley at SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH: It has been a very challenging year for the Warriors but hopefully they can end the season on the right note. The Big Reds will not be an easy game for Southfield Arts and Tech and it was 35-6 in favor of Chippewa Valley last season. This should be a very interesting game.