Friday Night Kickoff

Friday Night Kickoff - Week 6 Outlook

In case you didn't realize it, St. Joe/Lakeshore is this week.  This will preview the other games in the area.

Big 16
St. Joe/Lakeshore.. Ok that's enough if you haven't had enough previews of this game, then you are already camped out at the stadium already.

Benton Harbor best chance to pick up a win is tonight when they host Mattawan, the Tigers and Wildcats are both 0-5 on the year.   Benton Harbor after losing to Jackson Lumen Christi and Lakeshore, two state powerhouses year in and year out get a chance for their new quarterback to get into a game where he's not like the Detroit Lions playing... well anybody else.  But the Tigers quarterback now has had two games to adjust to the new offense.   Plus Benton Harbor if anything else... Needs to score some points this week.  Benton Harbor has scored a grand total of 18 points this season, they scored 12 in week 1 against Portage Northern, and 6 points at Kalamazoo Central in week 2.  The Tigers have been shut out three straight weeks.  Harper Creek, Lumen Christi, and Lakeshore, have kept the big bagel on the scoreboard for the Tigers... 

Ever the optimist, If you've listened to "The Coaches" on Saturday's (also here at http://midwest.ezstream.com), you'd know that Benton Harbor's coaching staff are not quitting, the players are motivated, they are still planning on turning this around and they're working hard.  That's good enough for me.  I'll take the Tigers to win this game tonight.   Benton Harbor, at home, with the TMB playing loud and proud.

Niles
A tough loss at St. Joe last week, the Vikings never were really in the game.  The Vikings recorded a total of 3 yards in the second half in the 34-3 loss.  The Vikings tried to keep the Bears offense off the field, but it didn't matter as the Bears offense didn't take long to find the endzone.  It's not an easy task for Niles today either... They host Portage Northern this week, the Huskies two losses are to 5-0 St. Joe and 5-0 Lakeshore, they had great games against the Bears and Lancers but couldn't get it done.

Lakeland

Berrien Springs is hoping to get back to the .500 mark and most likely will get there when they visit Bridgman tonight.

Coloma has a critical game tonight against Buchanan, not just because it's against Buchanan, but what Coloma still has down the line, Cassopolis looms in week 8 and the Comets postseason hopes depends on wins against either Buchanan tonight or Cass in week 8.

Red Arrow-SJV

LMC really has their backs against the wall, the Lakers are 3-2 and still have 5-0 Mendon and 4-1 White Pigeon still on the schedule.  The loss to Centreville last week might have cost the Lakers a chance at the playoffs.

Wolverine

Rememember when Gull Lake was the Wolverine Conference Champs.  The Blue Devils are now 0-5 and face 0-5 Allegan tonight.  A rough fall from the top.   Although it could be worse, you could be a Cubs fan.  After the games in Chicago, there might be some truth to the "Curse" rumors in Chicago.

South Haven is really in good shape. They control their own destiny, The Rams still have games against Three Rivers and Vicksburg, but they also have games against 1-4 Comstock and 0-5 Allegan.  The game that will make or break the Rams is the game against Vicksburg in week 8.