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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
Freeland @ BC John Glenn
0-3 Freeland at 1-2 John Glenn. Who woulda thunk it.
HSSS prediction: Freeland 27, John Glenn 20
Midland Dow @ Bay City Western
Chargers in need of a win in a big way.
HSSS prediction: Midland Dow 41, Bay City Western 27
McBain @ Beal City
Unbeaten Aggies on a roll. Host a tough McBain squad.
HSSS prediction: Beal City 33, McBain 20
Berrien Springs @ Buchanan
Southwest Michigan classic. Buchanan won a defensive struggle last year.
HSSS prediction: Buchanan 27, Berrien Springs 20
Edwardsburg @ Paw Paw
Southwest Michigan classic II. High-octane Edwardsburg offense against the stingy defense of Paw Paw. This should be a thriller.
HSSS prediction: Paw Paw 22, Edwardsburg 21
Constantine @ Schoolcraft
Southwest Michigan classic III. Unbeaten Schoolcraft hosts high-powered Constantine. This one is always good.
HSSS prediction: Constantine 34, Schoolcraft 28
Montrose @ Chesaning
Montrose is starting to roll after and is coming off big win against rival New Lothrop.
HSSS prediction: Montrose 35, Chesaning 12
Saginaw Heritage @ Davison
Young Davison squad faces a challenge from a Heritage team that can put points on the board quickly.
HSSS prediction: Davison 34, Heritage 26
Tecumseh @ Chelsea
Battle of unbeatens. Coach Noel Dean and his big-game experience leads Chelsea to the win.
HSSS prediction: Chelsea 34, Tecumseh 20
Warren De La Salle @ Detroit Catholic Central
Catholic League game of the week. Can anyone slow down the Shamrocks?
HSSS prediction: Catholic Central 40, De La Salle 20
Saline @ Dexter
Ann Arbor area classic. Saline is loaded at all levels this season and is on a mission.
HSSS prediction: Saline 42, Dexter 13
Alma @ Essexville-Garber
Panthers looking to even record on trip to Garber.
HSSS prediction: Alma 26, Garber 13
East Kentwood @ Grand Haven
This Falcon team is as explosive as any team in the state, plus they have a big-play defense.
Brighton @ Hartland
Kensington rivals put on a good show regardless of sport. This will be a typical battle.
HSSS prediction: Brighton 20, Hartland 17
Adrian Madison @ Hudson
Hudson faces a challenge in a 3-0 Madison squad that can pile up the points. Tiger defense makes the difference.
HSSS prediction: Hudson 40, Madison 12
Grand Rapids So. Christian @ Hudsonville Unity Christian
Long-time West Michigan rivals are both 2-1 and looking strong. This one should be a thriller.
HSSS prediction: South Christian 35, Unity Christian 33
Mich. Lutheran Seminary @ Ithaca
Yellowjackets off to a sizzling start. MLS is solid but can’t stop Ithaca.
HSSS prediction: Ithaca 46, MLS 14
Romeo @ Macomb Dakota
Romeo looking for some props after 3-0 start. Win against Dakota would be impressive.
HSSS prediction: Romeo 26, Dakota 20
Traverse City Central @ Mt. Pleasant
Undefeated Oilers host a tough TC Central squad. Look for Mt. Pleasant to continue to roll.
HSSS prediction: Mt. Pleasant 30, TC Centra 14
Birch Run @ New Lothrop
Birch Run off to a 3-0 start for first time in three years. New Lothrop, however, will provide a major test.
HSSS prediction: New Lothrop 30, Birch Run 20
St. Johns @ Williamston
Battle of 2-1 teams. These two long-time rivals should put on a good show.
HSSS prediction: Williamston 27, St. Johns 14
Calumet @ Menominee
Western UP special. Undefeated Copper Kings head south to try and slow down the Menominee express.
HSSS prediction: Menominee 44, Calumet 14
Pickford @ St. Ignace
UP 8-man special. This one should be fun. Take a trip across the bridge and see a thriller.
HSSS prediction: St. Ignace 42, Pickford 40
Last week’s prediction record: 12-6, Season record 33-13