Well, it's the final week of the regular season and there are still some important games out there, so let's take a look.
KLAA
Probably, the biggest games of the week are in the KLAA where the league playoffs will take place this week. The playoffs open on Monday and conclude on Wednesday. In the conference championships, we have Plymouth vs. Novi for the Kensington title. Walled Lake Northern travels to Hartland to take on the Eagles for the Lakes title. The winners meet on Wednesday a the Kensington winner's home.
You might also keep an eye on the Canton vs. Northville game on Monday. That should be another outstanding game.
OAA
OAA league play is almost complete, but Groves has to travel to Seaholm on Friday for an early 4pm start in a key OAA Blue make up game. Groves has clinched a share of the division title, but Seaholm can get a share of the title with a home victory.
Otherwise, the teams are largely playing non-league matches to prepare for districts next week. Lake Orion has a pair of quality games this week hosting Fenton on Tuesday and Notre Dame Prep on Thursday. Avondale also has a pair of interesting games - traveling to Royal Oak on Tuesday and hosting Troy on Thursday.
MAC
The main things left to settle in the MAC are the Red Division and Gold Division titles. Clawson can clinch the Gold Division with a home win over Marine City on Monday (if they get some help). The first game ended 1-0. The Trojans travel to Warren Mott on Friday. Two wins would give them the title no matter what.
Eisenhower also has a bit of work to do to clinch the Red Division needing at least a win and a tie this week. The Eagles travel to Stevenson on Monday then host third place Ford on Thursday.
FML
As expected, the Flint Metro League has come down to Fenton and Lapeer West. The two teams are both 7-0 in league playing heading into Monday's showdown at Fenton.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Goalkeeper Watch List
The season is winding down, but before it does...let's check out some goalkeepers who make a difference for their teams.
Allison Holland, Troy - She'll be playing D1 soccer next year. Holland is such an important part of the Colts' defense. She's a great goalkeeper and shot stopper, but also an important leader and organizer for the Colts.
Stephanie Heber, Rochester - Another future D1 player, Heber is an athletic shot stopper who can flat out steal games better than almost anyone around.
Alex Arnoldy, Notre Dame Prep - Good, solid keeper that does everything well and also will be moving on to the next level.
Lisa White, Seaholm - Smooth, athletic keeper who can make the highlight reel save.
Diana Davis, Clawson - Only a freshman but already a solid starter for the Trojans.
Nicole Jablonski, Walled Lake Northern - When she's on, she's an absolute wall. and can make any save.
Maddie Ford, Lahser - Not flashy, but she's steadily effective.
Allison Holland, Troy - She'll be playing D1 soccer next year. Holland is such an important part of the Colts' defense. She's a great goalkeeper and shot stopper, but also an important leader and organizer for the Colts.
Stephanie Heber, Rochester - Another future D1 player, Heber is an athletic shot stopper who can flat out steal games better than almost anyone around.
Alex Arnoldy, Notre Dame Prep - Good, solid keeper that does everything well and also will be moving on to the next level.
Lisa White, Seaholm - Smooth, athletic keeper who can make the highlight reel save.
Diana Davis, Clawson - Only a freshman but already a solid starter for the Trojans.
Nicole Jablonski, Walled Lake Northern - When she's on, she's an absolute wall. and can make any save.
Maddie Ford, Lahser - Not flashy, but she's steadily effective.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Scoring Machines
Last time it was defenders, this time it's the attackers, specifically the finishers.
Taylor Timko, Notre Dame Prep - Big, fast, physical and a cannon shot. She's probably the best player in Oakland County.
Jamie Midgely, Stoney Creek - Wonderful technique on the ball, she's already a handful for other OAA Red teams. And she's only a sophomore.
Dani Manning, Grosse Pointe South - Possibly the most exciting player around with the ball at her feet. She just weaves through defenses.
Michelle Manning, Detroit Country Day - Quick and skilled, she can do a lot with only a little bit of space and is great one on one.
Madison Duncan, Avondale - The move to attacking midfield has really worked. She has good skill and great vision to see what's developing around her.
Jennifer Goethals, Rochester - Pure unadulterated speed, she changes how deep defenses have to play.
Mackenzie Barber, Rochester Adams - More raw speed, and some good ball skills as well.
Taylor Timko, Notre Dame Prep - Big, fast, physical and a cannon shot. She's probably the best player in Oakland County.
Jamie Midgely, Stoney Creek - Wonderful technique on the ball, she's already a handful for other OAA Red teams. And she's only a sophomore.
Dani Manning, Grosse Pointe South - Possibly the most exciting player around with the ball at her feet. She just weaves through defenses.
Michelle Manning, Detroit Country Day - Quick and skilled, she can do a lot with only a little bit of space and is great one on one.
Madison Duncan, Avondale - The move to attacking midfield has really worked. She has good skill and great vision to see what's developing around her.
Jennifer Goethals, Rochester - Pure unadulterated speed, she changes how deep defenses have to play.
Mackenzie Barber, Rochester Adams - More raw speed, and some good ball skills as well.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Standings Update
Standings got another update this morning. I'll try to do one tonight as well as there are a couple of big games out there.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Weekly Preview 5/13-5/18
We're coming down the stretch and a lot of division titles are on the line this week, so let's get at it.
MAC
We'll start in the MAC this week where the Red Division title will be on the line Monday as Grosse Pointe South travels up to Utica to take on Eisenhower in what should be a fantastic game. In the Gold Division, Clawson hosts St. Clair on Wednesday in what should be another de facto division title game.
OAA
The OAA Red title is still up in the air, but Stoney Creek can make things simple by just winning on Tuesday when they travel to Lake Orion. If the Cougars win Tuesday, they win the division. If not, then Adams and Rochester can both earn a share by winning out.
In the Blue Division, Groves and Seaholm will finally meet on Monday at Groves. Their earlier encounter was rained out and is scheduled for next week. No one else is likely to run down either team, let alone both. But Harrison might be able to throw a wrench into things on Wednesday when they host Seaholm.
In White, North Farmington vs. Avondale on Tuesday looks good. At this point though, Avondale pretty much has things wrapped up.
KLAA
The KLAA is in the last week of the regular season before the conference playoffs. Novi hasn't quite locked up the Central, but it's almost done. A win over Salem on Tuesday would seal the deal. If not, they could still clinch by beating Stevenson on Thursday. In the South, Plymouth vs. Canton is the big game on Tuesday. If Plymouth wins, they win the division. A win by Canton would create a tie at the top with one game left.
In the Lakes Conference, the West Division will likely be settled on Thursday when Hartland travels to Brighton. Hartland has to win that one to get the division; Brighton will likely only need a tie to clinch. In the North, Walled Lake Northern controls their own destiny and will close with a series of home games. Win out and the division is there, but even a draw brings WL Western right back into the mix.
CHSL
Finally, the Catholic League playoffs are this week. The big game everyone is looking forward to is Marian vs. Notre Dame Prep on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cabrini vs. Shrine should be an interesting game to open the CD bracket.
MAC
We'll start in the MAC this week where the Red Division title will be on the line Monday as Grosse Pointe South travels up to Utica to take on Eisenhower in what should be a fantastic game. In the Gold Division, Clawson hosts St. Clair on Wednesday in what should be another de facto division title game.
OAA
The OAA Red title is still up in the air, but Stoney Creek can make things simple by just winning on Tuesday when they travel to Lake Orion. If the Cougars win Tuesday, they win the division. If not, then Adams and Rochester can both earn a share by winning out.
In the Blue Division, Groves and Seaholm will finally meet on Monday at Groves. Their earlier encounter was rained out and is scheduled for next week. No one else is likely to run down either team, let alone both. But Harrison might be able to throw a wrench into things on Wednesday when they host Seaholm.
In White, North Farmington vs. Avondale on Tuesday looks good. At this point though, Avondale pretty much has things wrapped up.
KLAA
The KLAA is in the last week of the regular season before the conference playoffs. Novi hasn't quite locked up the Central, but it's almost done. A win over Salem on Tuesday would seal the deal. If not, they could still clinch by beating Stevenson on Thursday. In the South, Plymouth vs. Canton is the big game on Tuesday. If Plymouth wins, they win the division. A win by Canton would create a tie at the top with one game left.
In the Lakes Conference, the West Division will likely be settled on Thursday when Hartland travels to Brighton. Hartland has to win that one to get the division; Brighton will likely only need a tie to clinch. In the North, Walled Lake Northern controls their own destiny and will close with a series of home games. Win out and the division is there, but even a draw brings WL Western right back into the mix.
CHSL
Finally, the Catholic League playoffs are this week. The big game everyone is looking forward to is Marian vs. Notre Dame Prep on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cabrini vs. Shrine should be an interesting game to open the CD bracket.
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