Thursday, October 30, 2008

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Division 3

**Inkster's Alan Freeman**
**Mt. Pleasant could surprise a few folks**


BREAKDOWN: unfinished business- two years ago Inkster lost to Nouvel in the State Championship, last year the Vikings dominated the state but missed the playoffs after having to forfeit the season for using an ineligible player. Now Inkster is as talented as ever and has high major talent all over the field.

On the other side of the bracket sits East Grand Rapids who has been ranked in the top 100 nationally all year, and the two could meet up for one heck of a State Championship Game....but not so fast because there will be plenty of hurdles along the way. Teams like Mason, Lansing Sexton, Mt. Pleasant, St. Joseph, and Chelsea are just and talented, making Division 3 a fun one to keep an eye on.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH: Joe Glendening, East Grand Rapids- as talented as East is, they follow the lead of "Joe the Show". He's won State Titles as a sophomore and junior but can he cap a wonderful high school career with a third?

DEFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH: Dylan Farrington, Adrian
a month ago people had Adrian as the team to beat, can this D-end get his team back on track?

UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH: Onija Miller, Sexton
the speedy sophomore back gives Sexton a lighting and thunder punch with Carlous Kelley providing the thunder, making Sexton that much tougher.

TOUGHEST DISTRICT:
Region 3- District 1

TOUGHEST ROUND 1 GAME:
Adrian at Mason

UPSET BREWING:
Ogemaw Heights over Petoskey, O-H looks to avenge a 20-21 loss in week 2.

SLEEPER TEAM:
Mason, the Bulldogs don't rely on superstars and for that reason they get overlooked but Mason is tough and relentless on the line and might just beat up on those so called superstars.

FINAL 4 PICKS: East G.R. vs. St. Joseph and Inkster vs. Warren Fitzgerald

FINALS PICK: East Grand Rapids over Inkster

WHY EAST G.R.: because this is what East does, win State Titles The experience from the last two State Title runs will give East a huge advantage.

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