Oxford heads to West Bloomfield, with Romeo looming in finale
Oxford, 5-1 and No. 9 in AP Division 1, visits West Bloomfield on Friday before a season-ending home date with unbeaten Romeo.
By OCJ Staff
Oxford's football team is coming off a nail-biter and heading into a demanding final three weeks.
The Wildcats, 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the OAA Red, visit West Bloomfield at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Oxford is ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press Division 1 poll and No. 5 in the Oakland Press county rankings.
A one-point escape
Oxford beat Rochester Adams 15-14 on Oct. 2 when quarterback Michael King found Brady Hasselbring for a two-point conversion with 2:45 left, according to the Oakland Press. The win came a week after Oxford's only loss, a 31-28 decision at Clarkston in a matchup of unbeaten OAA Red teams before a crowd of 4,900.
The OAA Red picture
Clarkston, 6-0 and 2-0 in the Red, has clinched at least a share of the league title. Oxford's hopes of a split run through Lake Orion: a Lake Orion win over Clarkston on Friday would let Oxford force a share of the OAA Red title.
West Bloomfield is 1-5 and 0-3 in the Red and lost 64-8 to Clarkston last week.
Remaining schedule
Oxford's Week 8 game on Oct. 16 has not been posted, as with most Oakland Activities Association teams; those games are likely crossover matchups set by final league standings. The Wildcats close at home Oct. 23 against Romeo, which is 6-0 and ranked No. 8 in AP Division 1.
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 9 | @ West Bloomfield | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | Week 8 opponent to be announced | TBA |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | vs. Romeo | 7 p.m. |
"vs." denotes a home game; "@" denotes a road game. Schedule per MaxPreps as of Oct. 7.
What's next
After the regular season ends Oct. 23, the Michigan High School Athletic Association will announce playoff pairings on Selection Sunday, Oct. 25. District games begin Oct. 30.
This story uses reporting from the Oakland Press, the Clarkston News and MaxPreps.