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
Sports Scene Coverage area
Pewamo-Westphalia@ Fowler
Showdown time in the CMAC. P-W prepped with a big win over Bark River while Fowler edged Saranac in a battle of unbeatens. This one will be good!
HSSS prediction: Pewamo-Westphalia 20, Fowler 14
Lakewood-Lake Odessa @ Lansing Sexton
Lakewood proved it’s for real in giving Portland a battle. Sexton presents some new challenges.
HSSS prediction: Sexton 33, Lake O 17
Montrose @ Durand
First-place Rams are looking to pull away from the field in the MMAC.
HSSS prediction: Montrose 34, Durand 20
Ovid-Elsie @ New Lothrop
Sole possession of second place is on the line in the MMAC when the surging Marauders visit New Lothrop.
HSSS prediction: New Lothrop 30, Ovid-Elsie 27
Travers City West @ Midland
Quarterback Brayden Tillman and the high-flying Titans take a second consecutive rugged trip Midland after topping Dow last Friday.
HSSS prediction: TC West 40, Midland 35
Swan Valley @ Essexville-Garber
Vikings look to remain unbeaten but must stay sharp on the road.
HSSS prediction: Swan Valley 35, Garber 13
Alma @ Freeland
A tough season could feel a little better with a win in this game.
HSSS prediction: Freeland 28, Alma 20
Statewide games of the week
Friday games
Rockford @ East Kentwood
No one has been able to stay close to the Falcons. This week its Rockfords turn.
HSSS prediction: Kentwood 42, Rockford 20
Clinton @ Hudson
This one should be good!. Hudson is still smarting after Madison loss. The road also gets much rockier for Clinton starting with this game
HSSS prediction: Hudson 40, Charlotte 20
Hartland @ Howell
Sole possession of first place is up for grabs as these Kensington Lakes heavyweights go at it in Howell.
HSSS prediction: Hartland 28, Howell 27
Middleville T-K @ Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Unbeaten and talented Middleville team will find out just how strong they are in this OK Black showdown with sole possession of first place at stake.
HSSS prediction: Middleville 33, GR Catholic 30
Schoolcraft @ Kalamazoo Hackett
Southwest Michigan feature game. Hackett can all but put a lid on the SAC league title with a win.
HSSS prediction: Hacket 27, Schoolcraft 20
Hopkins @ Belding
OK Silver heavyweights put their perfect records on the line in this huge matchup. Hopkins defense could be the key.
HSSS prediction: Hopkins 30, Belding 22
Byron Center @ Mona Shores
Another battle of teams with unbeaten conference records. OK Green title should belong to the winner.
HSSS prediction: Mona Shores 35, Byron Center 21
Monroe Jefferson @ New Boston Huron
Game of the week Downriver. Jefferson will bank on defense to make the difference.
HSSS prediction: Monroe Jeff 30, New Boston Huron 13
Adrian @ Tecumseh
Battle of Lenawee County heavyweights. This should be a good one.
HSSS prediction: Tecumseh 30, Adrian 22
Caledonia @ Grandville
Fighting Scots made it past Rockford and Hudsonville. Grandville will be tough with East Kentwood looming next week.
HSSS prediction: Caledonia 27, Grandville 24
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s @ Warren De La Salle
Eaglets must guard against a letdown in this conference tilt with Detroit Catholic Central on tap next week.
HSSS prediction: OL St. Mary’s 41, De Las Salle 13
DeWitt @ East Lansing
Panthers on a roll since loss to Mason. East Lansing rebounded with nice win against Okemos last week.
HSSS prediction: DeWitt 49, East Lansing 20
Saturday afternoon game
Toledo Central Catholic @ Detroit Catholic Central
Two of the best in the Midwest collide when one of Ohio’s finest meets one of the best in Michigan. This one should be fun.
HSSS prediction: Detroit Catholic 30, Toledo CC 27
Last week’s prediction record: 16-4, Season record 65-24