Recap of Friday Picks by Kenny Jordan
Before the week 8 matchups last Friday I decided to pick 14 area games that I felt were some of the best games in the area starting a tradition that I will continue next week and throughout the playoffs hopefully starting something new and fun for the players, coaches, and fans to enjoy. So after the first week where I highlighted five games and decided to pick a score for nine more I ended up with a 10-4 record.
Prediction: Swan Valley 24, Alma 20 Final Swan Valley 36, Alma 19
Swan Valley turned a 19-14 halftime deficit into a huge second half with Emmett Boehler punishing the Alma defenders and milking the clock and never letting the Alma offense to get in a good rhythm. Alma played a good game but simpliy had no answer for Boehler in the second half. Both teams have a good shot at making a good playoff run.
Prediction: Beaverton 32, Harrison 25 Final Beaverton 35, Harrison 0
Beaverton defense played big keeping the ground and pound Hornets offense out of the end zone all night.
Prediction: Flint Powers Catholic 28, Bay City John Glenn 17 Final Powers 31, John Glenn 14
One team was going to have a big win and one team was going to have a big loss both being 4-3 going into the game. Chargers was on the winning end keeping it's playoff hopes alive going into week 9.
Predication: Midland 34, Lapeer 31 Final Midland 35, Lapeer 14
Midland's first ever win over Lapeer in four tries couldn't have come at a better time. Midland is the best team in Mid Michigan this season.
Prediction: Freeland 21, Carrollton 19 Final Freeland 35, Carrollton 18
Biggest win of the season for Freeland clinching their 10th straight post season appearance will be a battle tested team and a tough out with Metiva in the backfield. Carrollton will bounce back from this one.
Prediction: Clare 42, Roscommon 27 Final Clare 36, Roscommon 8
Prediction: Shepherd 41, Standish-Sterling 28 Final Standish-Sterling 34, Shepherd 13
Prediction: Sanford-Meridian 52, Gladwin 20 Final Gladwin 21, Sanford-Meridian 20
Prediction: Traverse City West 38, Gaylord 21 Final TCW 42, Gaylord 0
Prediction: Brother Rice 28, Traverse City Central 24 Final Brother Rice 44, TCC 36
Prediction: Tawas 35, Mio 13 Final Tawas 41, Mio 6
Prediction: Ogemaw Heights 22, Sault Saint Marie 16 Final Sault Saint Marie 34, Ogemaw Heights 14
Prediction: Muskegon Heights 36, Oscoda 33 Final Oscoda 36, Muskegon Heights 23
Prediction: Bay City Central 31, Saginaw Heritage 14 Final BCC 42, Heritage 28