Avondale sits second in OAA Gold, needs three straight wins to reach 6-3
The 3-3 Yellowjackets host Berkley on Friday to open a three-game finish they must sweep to reach six wins.
By OCJ Staff
Avondale's football team heads into the final three weeks of the regular season at 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the OAA Gold, good for second place in the division, and with no margin left if it wants to finish with six wins.
The Yellowjackets must win out to reach 6-3. That run begins at home Friday, Oct. 9, against Berkley.
Recent results
Avondale bounced back last week with a 21-19 win over Waterford Kettering on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the Oakland Press scoreboard.
That came one week after a 74-0 loss at Ferndale on Sept. 25, a game in which Ferndale set its program scoring record and led 46-0 after one quarter.
What's left
Berkley comes to Auburn Hills at 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the OAA Gold. The Bears lost 35-23 at Royal Oak last week.
Avondale's Week 8 opponent is to be announced. Most OAA schools show no Week 8 game on MaxPreps, and those matchups are expected to be set by final league standings.
The Yellowjackets close the regular season at home against Swartz Creek on Friday, Oct. 23.
Remaining schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Berkley | Home | 7 p.m. |
| Fri., Oct. 16 | Week 8 opponent to be announced | TBA | TBA |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | Swartz Creek | Home | 7 p.m. |
Schedule according to MaxPreps as of Oct. 7.
Playoff calendar
The MHSAA will reveal playoff pairings on Selection Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m. on the NFHS Network. District games begin Friday, Oct. 30, and the finals are set for Nov. 27–28 at Ford Field.
This story uses reporting from the Oakland Press and MaxPreps.