After a big weekend in the state that did see some upsets, we are back with our District final predictions.
Last Week Prediction Record
Josh: 8-4
Jason:10-2
Coach Michael Pitts:7-5
Season prediction record
Josh: 16-8
Jason: 18-6
Division 1
Grand Blanc (11-0) @ Rockford (11-0)
Following big wins for both of these teams last week it sets up the only undefeated matchup in the playoffs. For Rockford they are scoring 40 points a game, however, Grand Blanc is playing some of the best defense in the state only allowing 14 points a game.
Josh: Rockford
Jason: Rockford
West Bloomfield (10-1) @ Rochester Adams (11-0)
The defending state champs West Bloomfield are back to the regional round for the fifth straight year, and they are meeting up with the only team to beat them this season back in week one. West Bloomfield has found their stride since then but does Rochester have West Bloomfield’s number?
Josh: West Bloomfield
Jason: Rochester Adams
Game of the Week
Fordson (9-2) @ Belleville (10-1)
In a match-up of talent, you’ll be seeing on Saturdays. Belleville is led by freshman Quarterback Bryce Underwood who already has offers from Michigan and Michigan State. Fordson Quarterback Alex Osman and Wide Receiver Antoino Gates Jr have a special connection. Is the freshman Quarterback ready for the bright lights, and a team that is just as good? Or will the long-time connection be enough for Fordson to finally breakthrough?
Josh: Belleville
Jason: Belleville
Division 2
Traverse City Central (10-1) @ Caledonia (10-1)
After an upset victory over Muskegon Mona Shores a week ago Caledonia is looking to play spoiler one more time this time over the top of Traverse City Central. Traverse City Central is looking to get to the semifinals and with Mona Shores out of the way they are looking to get back to and win the finals this year.
Josh: Traverse City Central
Jason: Traverse City Central
Franklin (6-5) @ Mott (7-4)
Franklin and Mott is a matchup of two underdog teams. Franklin at 6-5 has played up to the competition as they were able to score five touchdowns in their first game vs Bedford and then they got revenge on Churchill to make it here. Mott is looking to add to their best season since the 2017-18 season when they made it to the district finals. An OT victory over Berkley and a two-touchdown win over Walled Lake Western got them to this point. One magical season will come to an end this weekend.
Josh: Franklin
Jason: Mott
Roseville (7-4) @ De La Salle (10-0)
Roseville enters this one after a dominant postseason performance, but they will run into the buzzsaw that is De La Salle.
Josh: De La Salle
Jason: De La Salle
Division 3
Cedar Springs (9-2) @ DeWitt (10-1)
Cedar Springs enters this one off a close win over Muskegon. For DeWitt, they enter this game on an emotional high after one of their coaches passed away this week. Quarterback Ty Holtz said “I’m really happy with where we are right now,” he continued by saying “We just have to play to our capabilities and do what it takes to get a W.”
Josh: DeWitt
Jason: DeWitt
Spotlight Game
Allen Park (9-2) @ Detroit King (10-1)
Allen Park and Detroit King will meet for the second time in four years. For King, they will be led by 5-star Quarterback Dante Moore. For Allen Park, they are led by Quarterback Ethan Gajewski who said “It was a really clean week of practice, and that’s what’s needed going into a tough game against a very good team.”
Josh: MLK
Jason: MLK
Division 4
Country Day (7-3) @ Chelsea (11-0)
In a matchup of two perennial powerhouses, Chelsea will host Country Day. Chelsea is 11-0 and has done it with easy scoring 40 points a game on average. Country Day had a down year by their standards but made it this far due to two dominant performances in the playoffs.
Josh: Chelsea
Jason: Country Day
Division 6
Ecorse (8-3) @ Michigan Collegiate (9-2)
For Michigan Collegiate, they are entering this one after a dominant regular season holding opposing offenses to 13 points a game. Ecorse is coming off their best season since 2018-19 when they also went 8-3 and beat Michigan Collegiate in the pre-district 61-18.
Josh: Ecorse
Jason: Ecorse