OAA Week Three Recap.

Written Saturday September 13th, at 1:00 PM

Dragons Den Top 10:

1. Clarkston

2. Oxford

3. Southfield

4. Oak Park

5. West Bloomfield

6. Harrison

7. Orion

8. Groves

9. Stoney Creek

10. Berkley

Last Week Games (This Week’s rankings):

1. Clarkston 55, 5. West Bloomfield 41

4. Oak Park 27, 6. Harrison 0

3. Southfield 62, Royal Oak 0

2. Oxford 56, Troy Athens 20

7. Orion 35, Troy 7

Farmington 35, Avondale 0

8. Groves 20, Lathrup 7

9. Stoney Creek 41, Bloomfield Hills 28

10. Berkley 20, Ferndale 14 (2 OT)

North Farmington 24, Rochester 7

Adams 34, Seaholm 7

Pontiac 17, Hazel Park 0

HUGE WIN: Clarkston 55, West Bloomfield 41: The Wolves and Lakers were tied 34-34 heading to the fourth quarter, only to see Clarkston outscore West Bloomfield 21-7 in the final frame. This game went back and fourth but the Wolves found a way to keep their season unbeaten in tact.

TOUGH LOSS: Oak Park 27, Harrison 0: The Hawks were shut out for the first time since losing 19-0 to Orion in 2004. The Knights were motivated since allowing 60 points to Harrison last season. The Hawks were shut down in all phases by Oak Park’s defense. Harrison must regroup and play Seaholm next week.

TEAM THAT NEEDS A HUG: Ferndale: The Eagles were neck and neck with the Bears and went to double overtime at Hurley Field, only to see Berkley win 20-14. Ferndale now sits a 1-2, a tough deceptive 1-2 and plays Farmington next.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Troy Athens: The Red Hawks are now in this section where Adams was at. Troy Athens allowed 56 points to an Oxford team (lost 56-20) that pounds the rock and just ran all over the Red Hawks. Now Troy Athens has to go to West Bloomfield to face an angry Lakers team.

Next Week’s Games:

1. Clarkston at 9. Stoney Creek

7. Orion at 2. Oxford

3. Southfield at North Farmington

Rochester at 4. Oak Park

Troy Athens at 5. West Bloomfield

6. Harrison at Seaholm

Pontiac at 8. Groves

10. Berkley at Hazel Park

Lathrup at Avondale

Bloomfield Hills at Troy

Adams at Royal Oak

Top Four Games next week:

7. Orion at 2. Oxford: When looking at this game you got the battle of two good running backs between Scott Studenbach and Matt Krause but the key is Glacier Wallington vs Cameron Kotsich. Last season Wallington ran all over the Dragons but it was Orion who survived 35-30 after a Jaylen Wiggins pick sealed the game. The Dragons were the last team to win on the blue turf last season and the Wildcats haven’t forgotten. Expect this game to be close.

1. Clarkston at 9. Stoney Creek: The Wolves are riding with all the momentum in beating West Bloomfield last week but now will meet a very good defense in the Cougars. This game is a trap game for Clarkston. Stoney Creek has always gotten up for the big games especially at home. Just ask Orion and Adams that question. Could there be fireworks be in store??? Last season, the Wolves beat the Cougars 35-0 and put running clock on them. The key is can Stoney Creek muster enough offense to keep it’s defense off the field and limit the big play Clarkston offense that awaits them.

Farmington at Ferndale: The Falcons are rolling since beating Avondale 35-0 last week and now will focus its attention to an Eagles team that has lost two tough games (Groves and Berkley) in the last two weeks. Farmington better be careful of a letdown game and this game could be it especially with Berkley looming in two weeks. Ferndale will give Farmington a battle but the depth is a question for coach Eric Royal’s Eagles.

Bloomfield Hills at Troy: This is a huge game for both teams considering that they both need this game to stay relevant, both are 0-3 coming in. This will also be Troy’s first home game of the season and they feature Eric Paperaganda while Bloomfield Hills features Nate Emery. The Blackhawks have played a much tougher schedule than the Colts but that Sterling Heights Stevenson game could be doing wonders since they shocked Chippewa Valley last week.

Games and News that shocked me around the State.

I’m shocked that Chippewa Valley sits at 1-2 since losing 21-7 to Sterling Heights Stevenson at home. The Big Reds now sit at 1-2 and still has to play Utica Eisenhower and Warren Mott. Chippewa Valley beat Orion and looked good on offense but this is a huge setback for them and now they sit 0-2 in the MAC Red.

Speaking of Utica Eisenhower, they lose 17-16 at Sweinhart Field to Macomb L’Anse Creuse North. The Eagles were up 16-0 after the first quarter and stopped scoring that’s what happened here. The Crusaders (1-2, 1-1 MAC Red) scored 17 unanswered points to send Utica Eisenhower to 1-2 and they still have to play Macomb Dakota, Romeo, and Chippewa Valley. Ouch.

I didn’t think that Walled Lake Central had it in them to beat Walled Lake Northern in a 47-28 win over their rival to the north. That game could have went either way but a huge win for the Vikings over the Knights.

I’m disappointed with Detroit Cass Tech quarterback Jayru Campbell for what he allegedly did on Friday. He was released from jail after serving 57 days and four hours after he was released he was arrested again for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend over a phone and witnessed in front of other students. Campbell is now charged with unarmed robbery, assault with intent to do bodily harm, and domestic violence and assault. Here was a guy who was just released from jail for body slamming a school security guard. He also punched a Novi Detroit Catholic Central player last year after a 28-0 loss to the Shamrocks at Troy Athens. It's looking more and more like jail didn't teach Campbell a lesson and looks likely if convicted that he would serve some more time in jail.

You will get my complete thoughts on OAA Now on this story. Anyway enjoy the weekend.