1.Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
Many counted the Eaglets out after their season opening loss
to Muskegon, considering that they have arguably the toughest schedule in the
state. But in the past two weeks the Eaglets have knocked off two state powers
in Cass Tech and Brother Rice in convincing. St. Mary’s has made a bit of a
statement in the past two weeks and now they’re without a doubt the favorite to
repeat as D-3 state champions.
2. (Tie) Clarkston
Aside from a minor bump in the road against Stoney Creek,
the Wolves have been nearly unstoppable in 2012 and showed just that in last
week’s throttling of Pontiac. With the offense firing on all cylinders, and the
defense putting forth dominant performances all year long, the Wolves just
might run the table in the regular season.
2. (Tie) Lake Orion
The Dragons, much like Clarkston, have looked almost
unbeatable so far this year and there’s no reason to think that Lake Orion
can’t finish the regular season unbeaten as well. The two teams are setting up
for what will no doubt be a big time showdown at the end of the season.
3. Birmingham Brother Rice
The Warriors ran into the buzz saw that is Orchard Lake St.
Mary’s on Saturday night, but make no mistake that the Warriors are still the
team to beat in Division 2 this season. With running backs Brian Walker and
Shon Powell, along with one of the most improved aerial attacks, the Warriors
are still one of the top teams in the state.
4. Oak Park
The Knights have made winning look easy in the second year
under coach Carter and have won in a number of different ways so far. The
defense looks to be one of the best in the area, while the offense continues to
ride the hot hand from week to week regardless of position.
5. Farmington
Farmington continues to prove a point week after week that
they are for real, regardless of injuries on either side of the ball and once
again came up with a win over Rochester Adams on Friday night. Aside from the
loss to Oak Park, Farmington has been nearly perfect all season long.
6. Novi Detroit Catholic Central
The Shamrocks once again flexed their muscle against U-D
Jesuit to set up for this Saturday’s showdown against Brother Rice on Saturday.
Saturday and the following Saturday against St. Mary’s will prove to be the
ultimate test for the Shamrocks down the stretch.
7. Birmingham Detroit Country Day
The Yellowjackets have been quietly dominant on both sides
of the football this season. Offensively, there aren’t many teams that can
match the type of firepower that Country Day has to offer, while their defense
has kept some of the better offenses that you’ll find pretty quiet for the most
part.
8. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
The Irish continue to impress behind an offense and a
defense that may not be filled with stars, but are some of the deeper units you
will find in Oakland County. Not many expected the Irish to be this dominant
once again this season, but Notre Dame Prep is proving plenty of people wrong
once again.
9. Birmingham Seaholm
The Maples made one of the more impressive statements of
Friday night as they shut down a high powered Avondale offense and held the
Yellow Jackets to just two points through three and a half quarters on the
night. Seaholm has now put itself in the driver’s seat as the team to beat in
the OAA Blue.
10. Southfield
The second half comeback win for the Blue Jays over
Farmington Hills Harrison proved to be the turning point of the season as
Southfield looked almost unstoppable in their huge blowout win over Oxford on
Friday. With Tre Walton continuing to become more and more comfortable at his
new quarterback position and more receivers stepping up, Southfield is going to
put up some serious points in these next few weeks.
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