My game of the week selection usually takes place on Thursday, but for this week it will happen on a Friday. The game of the week for the first round of the MHSAA State Playoffs will feature a rematch of the Prep Kickoff Classic, with Martin Luther King leaving the City of Detroit to battle the Blue Jays of Southfield High School. If you remember the game back in August, the Crusaders had control for most of the game, but stalled in the fourth quarter due to their seven turnovers. The defense looked very good for MLK, only allowing a total of 21 points to a team that ended up beating perennial power Farmington Hill Harrison. Southfield’s offense is quite interesting from what we have seen from them in the years past. Their quarterback Tre Walton, a converted wide-receiver, lines up in the pistol with a running back in a three-point stance directly behind him. They will send a receiver in motion trying to create a triple option and try to take advantage of Walton’s running ability. If the Crusaders find a way to figure the offense out, they will most likely have no problems winning the game. But I am not convinced that after last weeks city championship performance, where they gave up 48 points to East English, they will be able to contain this potent Blue Jays Offense. Who needs to stop the ball when you score 51 points? That is what the Crusaders did last week. Devaun Williams was flawless connecting with Mycial Allen for two touchdowns. King also got production on special teams with Avonte returning a kickoff for 81 yards. This game will be a shootout. The Blue Jays will give the Crusaders a battle, but King will march on to the district final.
Southfield: 35 King: 42
Enjoy the first round everyone!
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