Way too early OK-Green Predictions

The OK-Green is full of talent and state championship-caliber teams. We arguably have three powerhouse programs in the Green with others on their way up. It's a long way until the season kicks off, but we do have a glimpse of each team's schedule. With that, let's look at my predicted standings. <strong>8-1 Muskegon</strong> <strong>8-1 Mona Shores</strong> <strong>6-3 Zeeland West </strong> <strong>6-3  Union </strong> <strong>5-4 Zeeland East </strong> <strong>5-4 Reeths-Puffer</strong> <strong>1-8 Holland</strong> <strong>1-8 Wyoming</strong> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Muskegon</strong></span> The Big Reds return amazing talent, and some of the biggest graduating talents are being easily replaced. I have them falling to De La Salle in an early battle of the titans but later defeating Mona Shores, winning the OK-Green, and making a semifinal run at the very least. With the best Running Back in the C/O 2024 ([player_tooltip player_id="241282" first="Jake" last="Price"]), One of the best athletes in the state ([player_tooltip player_id="253303" first="Destin" last="Piggee"]), emerging star QB [player_tooltip player_id="274755" first="M’Khi" last="Guy"], and an elite offensive line led by <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15207525">[player_tooltip player_id="253306" first="Karl" last="Brooks"]</a>, <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15560398">[player_tooltip player_id="253307" first="Miguel" last="Botello"]</a>,  Muskegon is going to be a nightmare to gameplan against, and I don’t see any defense in the state stopping them. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mona Shores</span></strong> <p class="team-athlete-view-follow-count">I have Mona Shores coming in 2nd in the OK-Green, with their only loss being against Muskegon at the end of the regular season. The Sailors will be improved from a bit of a "down year" last season. They retain great talents such as <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13244258">[player_tooltip player_id="243090" first="Sam" last="Wahlberg"], </a><a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13244273">[player_tooltip player_id="243089" first="Dahmir" last="Farnum"]</a>, <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13244386">[player_tooltip player_id="243091" first="CJ" last="Ivy"]</a>, and others. This team will be terrifying to face against, and I can see them as a state championship contender again.</p> <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Zeeland West</span></strong> The Dux have always been good, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Their schedule looks tougher than most with non-conference games, including Cedar Springs and Lakeshore, though I see the Dux splitting those two games and going on to losing against the two teams above them. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Union</span></strong> I see Union making yet another giant leap as they did in 2021. A large city school, Union, has immense talent long been untapped. With a new culture being built by a new coaching staff, the Redhawks will continue to soar high. I'm looking forward to seeing the progression of QB <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13527350">Tommy Stevens</a>, as well as some of the great young talents such as <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16877817">Miguel Rodriguez</a> and <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15005109">[player_tooltip player_id= "253312" first= "DJ" last= "Nixon"]</a>. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Zeeland East </strong></span> The Chix have been a bit inconsistent since the departure of Head Coach Derek Pennington. I don't see many signs that they will improve much, but I also don't see signs of decline. 2022 will be a gut check year for Zeeland East. Games against Union, Zeeland West, and Reeths-Puffer will be significant tests. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Reeths-Puffer</span></strong> I see the Rockets doing alright but not amazing under first-year head coach Cody Kater. As we all know, the Muskegon area is full of talent, and the Rockets have plenty of their own talent with <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11944204">Tayte Vanderleest</a>, <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13487762">[player_tooltip player_id="253315" first="Brody" last="Johnson"]</a>, <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15274436">[player_tooltip player_id="253314" first="Bryce" last="Ross"]</a>, among others. In general, I feel like Union, Zeeland East, and Reeths-Puffer are pretty equally matched, and I may have to make my way to one of those league matchups. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Holland</span></strong> Holland is in a rut. The last time the Dutch won more than two games in a single season was in 2017. I wish them the best, but I don't see them improving much. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wyoming</span></strong> A similar boat as Holland, Wyoming, has some things to figure out. This team has some guys who can play, but they need to bring it all together and find a way to win some games.