Potential Playoff Clinchers Hit Week 7 Showdown Across Five Teams
Week seven features key games with five area teams in position to clinch an automatic playoff spot. West Ottawa visits Grandville as a 5-1 Panthers seek a clinching win, while Grandville aims to rebound after close losses. Zeeland West faces Holland Christian in a pivotal OK Green clash as Holland Christian seeks momentum and a path toward a playoff bid.
High School Football Week 10 Picks and Playoff Implications
A slate of Friday games features Grandville at West Ottawa with playoff push stakes, East Kentwood rolling vs Holland sans Donavon Webb, Zeeland West’s shootout potential vs Holland Christian, and playoff clinchers predicted for Saugatuck, Fennville, Unity Christian, and Zeeland East. Notable lineups include Byron Center, Hamilton, and Lawton with playoff odds hinging on key outcomes.
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Josh Fusco
Unity Christian
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Crusaders
Fennville
Lawton
Blackhawks
Jace Cassey
Matthew Sanchez
Saugatuck
Galesburg
Augusta
Indians
Byron Center at Zeeland East kicks off at Zeeland Stadium
Byron Center visits Zeeland East in a Friday game at Zeeland Stadium set for 7 p.m. The Chix aim to rebound after recent form and eye playoff potential while Zeeland East eyes Bird Bowl prep. Last season Zeeland East beat Holland 25 3. Byron Center defeated Comstock Park 63 7.
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Fennville Faces Lawton in Must Win Road Clash
Fennville travels to Lawton HS for a 7 p.m. Friday game as the Blackhawks chase a playoff berth with six wins for the first time since 2014. Lawton, at 3-3, rides a two game win streak and hosts a team known for a physical ground attack.
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Galesburg Augusta Visits Saugatuck In Crucial Showdown
Saugatuck hosts Galesburg Augusta with three games left in the playoff chase. Galesburg Augusta sits 1-5 while Saugatuck aims to avenge last year’s 35-0 win. Coach Bill Dunn emphasizes ball control and physical line play to counter a size advantage.
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Unity Christian at Hamilton faces late playoff push
Unity Christian visits Hamilton for a 7 p.m. kickoff as both teams chase wins. Hamilton aims to rebound after losing its top defender to a controversial call, while Unity Christian relies on a Wing T offense and a strong passing attack from Wirebaugh. The Crusaders hold a 9-1 series edge, with Hamilton's only win in 2009.
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Marcus McKilwain
Tyler Stczowski
Maroons
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Crusaders
East Kentwood at Holland Kickoff Showdown at Ray Stadium
East Kentwood visits Holland as the Dutch face injuries after a 2-0 start faltering to 1-4. Senior Dona von Webb tore his meniscus last week, boosting Isaac Cassel as a primary back. East Kentwood, 5-1 and ranked sixth in Division 1, seeks revenge after a 42-14 OK Red win last September.
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Donavon Webb
Zeeland East
Isaac Cassel
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