BUTCH HARMON
Sports Scene
Following are some of the top matchups in the Mid-Michigan area and across the state for the second weekend of the high school football season.
ALL GAMES FRIDAY
Chelsea @ Adrian
Bulldogs come out on top in battle of Southeast Conference unbeatens.
HSSS prediction: Chelsea 34, Adrian 13
Midland @ Bay City Western
Chemics rebound in big way after rough road trip to Michigan’s West Coast.
HSSS prediction: Midland 30, Bay City Western 20
St. Louis @ Beaverton
This game should be a struggle between a pair of 1-1 squads.
HSSS prediction: Beaverton 20, St. Louis 14
Fruitport @ Belding
Can anyone slow down Belding running back sensation Ethan King?
HSSS prediction: Belding 36, Fruitport 21
Rockford @ Caledonia
Rockford rebounded from opening-night loss to Saline in a big way against Muskegon.
HSSS prediction: Rockford 34, Caledonia 27
Lakeview @ Central-Montcalm
Hornets need to post a number in the win column in a big way.
HSSS prediction: Central-Montcalm 27, Lakeview 19
Lakewood-Lake Odessa @ Charlotte
Clash of a pair of unbeatens. Look for the Orioles to keep it rolling.
HSSS prediction: Charlotte 27, Lake Odessa 13
Ogema Heights @ Clare
Can anyone slow down the Ogema Heights express? Pioneers get their shot this week.
HSSS prediction: Ogema Heights 34, Clare 13
Traverse City Central @ Davison
Central brings a 2-0 record south into the league opener against a 1-1 Cardinal squad.
HSSS prediction: TC Central 27, Davison 20
Chesaning @ Durand
Veteran Chesaning squad came into the season confident of a rebound. So far so good.
HSSS prediction: Chesaning 30, Durand 10
Grandville @ East Kentwood
First a trip to Muskegon. Then hosting Cass Tech. The road is not getting any easier for Grandville.
HSSS prediction: East Kentwood 42, Grandville 21
Williamston @ Fowlerville
Long-time rivals both enter the game with 1-1 records. This should be a tough battle.
HSSS prediction: Williamston 20, Fowlerville 15
GR South Christian @ GR West Catholic
Game of the week in Grand Rapids area. This one could be a thriller.
HSSS prediction: South Christian 34, West Catholic 29
Mt. Pleasant @ Midland Dow
The points should be adding up quickly in this one. Oiler defense, however, gets a few more stops.
HSSS prediction: Mt. Pleasant 48, Dow 34
New Lothrop @ Montrose
Long-time rivals collide with Montrose winning by a wrestling score.
HSSS prediction: Montrose 36, New Lothrop 28
Grand Ledge @ Okemos
Okemos is off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2017. Making it to 3-0 would be a huge accomplishment.
HSSS prediction: Grand Ledge 30, Okemos 13
Grand Blanc @ Saginaw Heritage
Bobcats are off to a fast start. Trip to Heritage will not be easy but look for the ‘Cats to come out with a win.
HSSS prediction: Grand Blanc 34, Heritage 17
Birmingham Brother Rice @ Warren De La Salle
Detroit Catholic League blockbuster. Both teams come in 2-0 and have huge goals.
HSSS prediction: Brother Rice 31, De La Salle 30
Last week’s prediction record: 12-4, Season record 21-7