Week 5 thoughts

Games I wish I was going to be at.

TC West v. Gaylord

Will Gaylord continue to its air assault after a week off? West rolled by Cadillac, will they have a let down. I think both teams come out flat. I think the punt is going to be the best play in the first half, and then things will open up in the second. In the end, I don’t think enough plays go Gaylord’s way like they did against Cheboygan.

West 31 Gaylord 23

Lake City v. Evart

Lake City fared well last week versus Beal, but Evart is rolling. I just don’t see enough competition in Evart’s previous schedule to pick them. Not that it is their fault. I just like the LC wins against Mesick and Houghton Lake, as well as their tough loss to Beal.

LC 28 Evart 26

Benzie v. Kingsley

This one is mostly about whether Kingsley will have a let down or not. Still not sure who Benzie is yet. I think Kingsley will continue to play well.

Kingsley 24 Benzie 15

Hillman v. Mio

Is Mio in a downward trend? There are finally some other teams making this conference at least interesting. The common opponent here is Arenac Eastern. They both thumped them pretty good. Hillman 38-0, Mio 57-13. So that one doesn’t say a whole lot other than they are about equally better. I’m not sure if I like Hillman loss to Rogers City, better than I do the Mio loss to W-P. I think it might be Hillman’s time.

Hillman 26 Mio 24

Central Lake v. St. Mary

Is St. Mary on a downward trend? Is everyone playing for Central Lake this week? Not too many games of interest in the Ski Valley this week. I look for enough kids to be ready to go for Central Lake, and they get it done impressively.

CL 33 GSM 18

Worth Mentioning

Boyne v. Charlevoix

Slow week in the Lake Michigan. But look out for some upcoming interest in the next couple weeks. This one is interesting only because of the rivalry, and will help shed some light on some other teams.

Got to go Boyne on this one.

St. Ignace v. Rudyard

I’m having a hard time getting a feel for this one. I think I like St. Ignace’s schedule just a little better.

Iggy

I Lakes v. Rogers City

Even though IL knocked of Central Lake last week, they had help from CL. I think this one gives a little more indication to whether or not Rogers City can be a playoff contender.

RC