OAA/KLAA/Lakes Valley Games of the Week
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We’re practically halfway through the regular season, and this is the time when leagues begin to shape out. Especially with the OAA Red, KLAA West, and Lakes Valley, these leagues are for the taking and this week is going to…
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Continue ReadingWe’re practically halfway through the regular season, and this is the time when leagues begin to shape out. Especially with the OAA Red, KLAA West, and Lakes Valley, these leagues are for the taking and this week is going to be monumental. So now, here’s the Game of the Week for the OAA, KLAA, and Lakes Valley!
OAA
West Bloomfield @ Rochester Adams
Rochester Adams shocked the world last season as they won the OAA Red and made it to the state championship, having to go through West Bloomfield twice to do so. If you don’t know by now, Adams is led by one of the most electric duos in High School Football with QB Parker Picot Parker Picot 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Rochester Adams | 2023 State MI and TE Brady Prieskorn Brady Prieskorn 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Rochester Adams | 2024 State MI . This is the perfect veer team that never fails to impress, but with Picot and Prieskorn being 2023 graduates, this may be their last shot at a state championship for some time. Unless, of course, they can become a team that reloads instead of rebuilds.
West Bloomfield may be the most talented program in the state with Kyler Murray-like Reqez Nance Reqez Nance 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI and all-star receiver Semaj Morgan. The Lakers have come out of the gates fast and have demolished the elite competition they’ve faced thus far. No doubt they’ll be hungry for revenge against a team that had their number last season, and if I had to bet, they get the job done this Friday.
KLAA
Brighton @ Northville
Both of these teams have been heavily impressive, and both come into this game 4-0.
Northville is having by far their best season since 2016, and they haven’t had a winning record since that 2016 season. Last week, they beat Canton for the first time since 2013, and now they look to retain 1st place in the KLAA West. Graham Gilmartin Graham Gilmartin 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Northville | 2024 State MI is an absolute beast on both sides of the ball, while Luca Prior Luca Prior 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Northville | 2023 MI is playing well and is one of the hardest-working QBs in the state. This Northville team seems to have something special brewing, and I can’t wait to see how this matchup plays out.
Brighton is no joke either. With names like Carson Shrader, Colin McKernan Colin McKernan 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Brighton | 2023 State MI , Reed Blake-Thomas Reed Blake-Thomas 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Brighton | 2025 State MI , Nick Thalacker, and others, this team is full of DOGS that are ready to eat. The widespread talent of this team allowed for a dangerously balanced attack, meaning there are no obvious weaknesses to exploit. Looking ahead, this may be Brighton’s most difficult game of the regular season.
Lakes Valley
White Lake Lakeland @ South Lyon
This is a big game for both teams, especially regarding playoff points.
Lakeland has a difficult schedule ahead, and they’re coming off a tough loss to Mott after leading at halftime. Trevor Tschudin is a c/o 2025 star that has been tearing it up so far, while other pieces have been stepping up after a relatively significant 2022 class. With a good run game and special teams group, Lakeland could prove tough for South Lyon.
South Lyon had a spectacular 2021 season, and so far, they’ve looked impressive in 2022. They have good wins against Milford and Country Day, and with a win here, they practically earn a ticket to the postseason. Tommy Donovan Tommy Donovan 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB South Lyon | 2023 MI has been on a tear and will easily surpass the 1000-yard mark this season, while Simeon Mardossian has been playing like he’s on a mission.