OAA Recap: Week Four.

Written Sunday September 22nd, at 12:30 AM

1. Stoney Creek

2. Harrison

3. Southfield

4. Clarkston

5. Oak Park

6. Lake Orion

7. Seaholm

8. Groves

9. Oxford

10. North Farmington

BIG WIN: Stoney Creek: The Cougars got a big win for not only coach Brad Zube but also the program as well. They blew out Lake Orion 36-7 on Saturday night. Stoney Creek completely outplayed the Dragons on all phases of the ball. The Cougars are likely playoff bound now with this win and they could make yet another big statement if they beat Clarkston in Clarkston this week.

TOUGH LOSS: Oak Park: The Knights were riding high after beating Orchard Lake St. Marys and Rochester Adams but losing to your arch rival from Southfield is very tough. It wouldn’t surprise anyone if Oak Park meets Southfield in the playoffs. The schedule is tough for the Knights. They have Oxford at home and have to go to Harrison so they could get in at 5-4 because that win over the Eaglets is huge right now.

MOST DISSAPOINTED: Troy: Even though the Colts beat Pontiac 20-13 Friday night at Wisner Stadium. Troy should have beaten Pontiac more than they did. The Colts have not been the same team since losing to Stoney Creek two weeks ago. Troy still has to play Lake Orion and Clarkston. They do get the Dragons at Ford Field on Saturday afternoon and the Dragons are not in a good mood after getting crushed 36-7 by Stoney Creek on Saturday night in Rochester.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Lake Orion: The Dragons did lose quarterback Connor Grant to a stinger and neck injury but the offense only scored seven points which is alarming. The offensive line was awful and could not pass or run protect and the defense was exposed. Stoney Creek scored 36 points against the Dragons defense. Lake Orion has to get its act together next Saturday against Troy at Ford Field and get this problem fixed.

Top Games for Week 5:

2. Harrison (4-0) at 3. Southfield (3-1): This is one of the biggest games in the White. Southfield is probably the best team in the White just beat Oak Park 20-12 last week. This is the Hawks first major road test against a good Blue Jays team. Harrison has beaten Adams and Oxford all ready and a big win in Southfield will give them confidence heading into the postseason.

9. Oxford (2-2) at Adams (2-2): Both teams come in at 2-2 and both teams need this game if they want to make the playoffs. The other team might have to sweat it out. If Adams goes 5-4 I think they will make the playoffs because of their week one win over Clarkston. Oxford might need this game more because they do not have a quality win yet while Adams has one major win this season (Clarkston.) This is a perfect opportunity for the Wildcats to get that quality win.

1. Stoney Creek (4-0) at 4. Clarkston (3-1): This would be another hectic game for Stoney Creek after shockingly blowing out the Dragons on Saturday night but with Clarkston they should have Ian Erickson back for this game. The Wolves trailed by two touchdowns last season in Rochester but came back to beat the Cougars 28-21. They had Clarkston beat last season and feel they can do it to them this time in the Wolves Den.

10. North Farmington (3-1) at 8. Beverly Hills Wylie E. Groves (4-0): In yet another battle of two running backs. The Falcons beat Avondale 49-22 and does have a good but not big defense but the Raiders have some size and this game could be closer than people think. North Farmington could get into the playoffs with five wins since they do play an eight game schedule. Groves better not be looking ahead to Birmingham Seaholm in four weeks in Birmingham.

Red Standings:

1. Stoney Creek           3-0       4-0

4. Clarkston                 3-0       3-1

6. Lake Orion               2-1       3-1

Troy                             2-1       2-2

Rochester                     1-2       2-2

Troy Athens                 1-2       1-3

West Bloomfield           0-3       1-3

Pontiac                         0-3       0-4

Last Week Games:

Stoney Creek 36, Lake Orion 7

Clarkston 51, Troy Athens 0

Rochester 33, West Bloomfield 26

Troy 20, Pontiac 13

This Week Games:

1. Stoney Creek at 4. Clarkston

6. Lake Orion vs. Troy @ Ford Field (Saturday)

Rochester at Pontiac

West Bloomfield at Troy Athens

White Standings:

2. Harrison                   3-0       4-0

3. Southfield                 3-0       3-1

5. Oak Park                 2-1       3-1

9. Oxford                     2-1       2-2

Adams                         2-1       2-2

Farmington                   1-2       1-3

Southfield-Lathrup        0-3       1-3

Bloomfield Hills            0-3       0-4

Last Week Games:

Southfield 20, Oak Park 12

Oxford 35, Farmington 28

Adams 37, Lathrup 8

Harrison 35, Bloomfield Hills 13

This Week Games:

2. Harrison at 3. Southfield

5. Oak Park at Farmington

9. Oxford at Adams

Bloomfield Hills at Southfield-Lathrup

Blue Standings:

7. Birmingham Seaholm                        3-0       4-0

8. Beverly Hills Wylie E Groves            3-0       4-0

10. North Farmington                           2-1       3-1

Royal Oak                                            2-1       2-2

Avondale                                              1-2       2-2

Berkley                                                1-2       1-3

Hazel Park                                           0-3       0-4

Ferndale                                               0-3       0-4

Last Week Games:

Seaholm 31, Berkley 15

Groves 49, Avondale 22

North Farmington 45, Ferndale 15

Royal Oak 48, Hazel Park 14

This Week Games:

Royal Oak at 7. Birmingham Seaholm

10. North Farmington at 8. Beverly Hills Wylie E. Groves

Ferndale at Hazel Park

Berkley at Avondale

Thoughts around the State:

Besides the Dragons blowout loss to Stoney Creek there were some other games that had my attention. I was surprised that Zeeland East beat Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 27-25. The Chix usually average 40 points per game but they had to win the game with defense.

Lansing Holt is now back at 500 after winning at Lansing Everett 31-21. It was the first loss of the season for Lansing Everett. The schedule is tough for the Rams as they will play East Lansing at home next week and then travel to Lansing Sexton and that could settle the Capital Area Blue title. The Rams need one more win if they want to make the playoffs this season.

Quarterback Nate Krumm was very impressive for a disappointing Walled Lake Central squad. The Vikings are 1-3 on the season but Krumm had 8 touchdowns in a 63-34 beatdown at Waterford Mott. The Corsairs were riding high after a 61-58 win last week over Walled Lake Northern. Waterford Mott’s defense has allowed 121 points in the last two weeks and is 2-2. What maybe the saving grace is that the Corsairs have already played Walled Lake Northern but they still have to play Walled Lake Western in a few weeks along with arch rival whom has been equally surprising Waterford Kettering. The Captains are 3-1 on the season and beat White Lake Lakeland 59-12 but Waterford Kettering still has to play Walled Lake Northern and Walled Lake Central and could possibly meet Grand Blanc or Howell for the crossover this season.

Lowell gave Muskegon its first loss on the season 31-20. The Big Reds have played a tough four game stretch and ended up going 3-1 in the process after playing Grand Rapids Christian, Rockford, and Mona Shores along with the Red Arrows. The schedule will get easier for Muskegon so they will be in the playoffs and could possibly meet Lowell in the playoffs.

Well I’ll see you next week folks.