Metro Conference

New Harper Woods Football Coach???

feeds@kickapps.com (PrimeTime01) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:15:37 PST

Can anyone confirm if there is a new Harper Woods coach? I just found out some people applied for the position but they gave it to a teacher there... is this true?

So Long Metro Conference!

feeds@kickapps.com (PrimeTime01) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:28:18 PST

It was good knowing ya -- and the hundreds of games I got to see!
Good Luck to all the Metro Teams in wherever they go!

Playoff Predictions

feeds@kickapps.com (arthurhill) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:01:05 PST

Division 5

Detroit University Prep (6-3) @ Madison Heights Madison (9-0) It was a good season for Prep but a bad draw. Madison 35 Prep 7

Division 6

Harper Woods (6-3) @ Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central (8-1) St. Mary Catholic Central has won 8 straight games after losing its opener against Detroit Crockett. Harper hits the buzzsaw next. St. Mary Catholic 49 Harper Woods 7

Bonus Pick from Division 7

Lutheran High Northwest (7-2) @ Ubly (9-0) Metro Conference Champion from last year moved to the MIAC this year. They won their league but faced easier competition. They had another good season but they haven't faced a team like Ubly yet. Ubly 50...

Playoff Qualifiers

feeds@kickapps.com (arthurhill) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:33:14 PST

Harper Woods (6-3)
Detroit University Prep (6-3)
Livonia Clarenceville (5-4)
Cranbrook (4-4)
Lutheran North (4-5)
Hamtramck (0-8)

Congratulations to Harper Woods and Detroit University Prep for making the playoffs.

Metro Updates

feeds@kickapps.com (Friday Night Fan) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:16:52 PST

Updates are that both Cranbrook and North have been accepted as Associate members into the Catholic League. They are currently finalizing the details. Hamtown and Harper are going to be Independent as of right now. Clarenceville appears to have applied to the Western Wayne Conference, but last I heard was that they were probably not going to go that route. Seems like that may have changed.

Week 7 Predictions

feeds@kickapps.com (arthurhill) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:11:20 PST

Birch Run (2-4) @ Clarenceville (3-3) This should be a close one. Clarenceville beat Birch Run last year in a close game at Birch Run. Birch Run returns the favor. Birch Run 21 Clarenceville 20

Cranbrook (4-2) @ Harper Woods (4-2) Harper needs this victory to stay in the chase for the Metro title. They'll get it.
Harper Woods 28 Cranbrook 21

Lutheran North (2-4) @ Hamtramck (0-6) I read the article you posted PrimeTime. What a shame that Hamtramck's first successful season in a long time was spoiled. North needs this Metro victory and they'll get it. Lutheran North 42 Hamtramck 14

Detroit University Prep (3-3) @ Roseville Michigan Collegiate (4-2) This should be a good one. I'm going with Prep and...

Metro Conference Standings Overall thru week 5

feeds@kickapps.com (gzathegenius) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:43:58 PST

Livonia Clarenceville (2-1, 2-3)
B.H. Cranbrook-Kingswood (1-1,2-3)
Hamtramck (1-1,3-2)
Harper Woods (1-1,4-1)
Macomb Lutheran North (0-1,1-4)

Metro Conference Standings Overall thru week 4

feeds@kickapps.com (gzathegenius) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:25:09 PST

Hamtramck (3-1, 1-0)
Harper Woods (3-1, 0-1)
B.H. Cranbrook (2-2, 1-1)
Macomb Lutheran North (1-3, 0-0)
Livonia Clarenceville (1-3, 1-1)

Metro Scores

feeds@kickapps.com (gzathegenius) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:06:08 PST

Flint Powers Catholic 32, Macomb Lutheran North 21
Harper Woods 19, University Prep 6
Dearborn Divine Child 41, Livonia Clarenceville 6

Thursday
Hamtramck 30, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 27

Thoughts through 3 Weeks

feeds@kickapps.com (Friday Night Fan) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:57 PST

Here are some of my thoughts on the Metro after the first 3 weeks of play:

I think the biggest surprise for me is Hamtramck and the 132 points scored through 3 weeks. While it does not look like the defense has improved, their offense seems to be on fire. 2-1 through 3 weeks is the best I think anyone can ask for at Hamtown. The fact that 1 loss was by 2 points is even better.

Clarenceville came out horrible in the first 2 weeks, but looked good against Harper Woods. I see this upcoming game against a tough Divine Child team the determing factor on whether they actually have turned things around and will make a run for the playoffs. I think it took a while for the team to get personal right, especially up front. 1-2 through 3 weeks is a poor start and I believe unexpected.

Cranbrook starting off 2-1 is a great start for the new coach. He believes in his offensive option system and continues to work on pounding the rock. It will be...

Metro Scores

feeds@kickapps.com (gzathegenius) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:44:27 PST

Warren Michigan Collegiate 44, Hamtramck 42 (Double OT)
Livonia Clarenceville 28, Harper Woods 9
Macomb Lutheran North 33, Detroit University Prep 14
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 21, Old Redford Academy 6

Please keep your posts civil

feeds@kickapps.com (calvinboy) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:20:49 PST

I have no problem with spirited debate, but there's no need for personal attacks. Please keep your posts civil and avoid the name-calling.

Week 2 Predictions!!

feeds@kickapps.com (highskoolfb) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:15:51 PST

Team in red is going to win

Detroit University of Prep Vs. Hamtramck- 32-0

Bloomfield hills cransbrook vs. clarenceville- 12-6

Harper woods vs. harper woods chandler- 28-0

Lutheran north vs millington- 20- 0

DO YOUR PREDICTTIONs TOO!!!!

Week 1: Results

feeds@kickapps.com (arthurhill) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:07:44 PST

Detroit University Prep 18 Clarenceville 12 Way to go highskoolfb! Give us some details.

Yale 20 Lutheran North 7

Detroit Loyola 26 Cranbrook 15

Harper Woods 46 River Rouge 22

Hamtramck 49 Dearborn Hts Star Int. 0 Watch out for Hamtown this year!

Predictions

feeds@kickapps.com (arthurhill) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:46:43 PST

YALE @ Lutheran North---------North starts out a tough schedule with a loss.

Detroit University Prep @ CLARENCEVILLE --------Sorry highskool football.

DETROIT LOYOLA @ Cranbrook-------Will the run oriented offense work for Cranbrook?

HARPER WOODS @ River Rouge------The big tackle from Harper will intimidate RR.

HAMTRAMCK @ Dearborn Heights Star International------Impressive name but Hamtown will rule.

PRIME TIME'S TEAM vs. Unknown opponant.------Primetime, any new football forums to suggest?

Markowski on the Metro - 2009

feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:04:08 PST

Offensive tackle James Patrick is key for Harper Woods
Tom Markowski and Beth Markowski / The Detroit News

Harper Woods

Offensive tackle James Patrick is a bit of a freak in the Metro Conference. You won't find too many 6-foot-7, 315-pound players there.

Harper Woods coach Heath Filber has the luxury of using Patrick as a drive blocker or pulling him to lead the sweep.

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"He can run," Filber said of Patrick, a three-year starter being recruited by Division I schools, including Indiana and Central Michigan. "He wins all the sprints in practice with our other linemen. It's not often in this league you find someone his size leading the way around end. And we'll play him on defense...

Metro 2009 Changes

feeds@kickapps.com (Friday Night Fan) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:08:43 PST

Should be interesting to see all the changes this year with all of the teams:

Cranbrook - With the new coach from OLSM coming in and a focus on the run, what will we see offensively and defensively? I have no idea.

Harper Woods - Defense will probably stay the same, but the new veer option coming in taking over the Wing T Jet should be exciting. Especially with Hartfield under center(if that should end up being the case).

Hamtramck - Will a new coach bring a steady offense and defense? We have no idea what they ran the last couple of years, maybe there will actually be a gameplan with actual plays that make sense. Still I imagine that #'s will be the downfall here. It would be nice to see Hamtramck actually but up some competition this season.

Clarenceville and Lutheran North - Could be the only 2 Spread Shotgun teams in the league this year. Will be interesting to see how much each decide to throw the ball this year. Doubt there...

2009 Scrimmages

feeds@kickapps.com (Friday Night Fan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:46:05 PST

Where is everyone scrimmaging this year? I know of the following:

Cranbrook @ Annapolis 8-20-09
Clarenceville @ Lake Fenton 8-20-09
Harper Woods ?
Hamtramck ? Do they even scrimmage?
Lutheran North ?
University Prep ? @ Frederick Douglas 8-21-09

Who is the favorite in the Metro Conference - 2009

feeds@kickapps.com (Searn) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:03:20 PST

How will Metro Teams be in 2009?

feeds@kickapps.com (Friday Night Fan) — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:23:57 PST

Let me know your thoughts on whether they will be better, worse, or equal.

Harper Woods - I think they will be improved over last year. Still have Hartfield running the ball, and he will want to have a strong Senior Season.

Cranbrook - I think they will be worse, It will take time for the new coach and players to get on the same page. If they plan on focusing on running the ball, it could be a long season. (I have heard grumblings of maybe running the option?) Could work as size is not on their side.

Hamtramck - Worse, Even with a new coach, it is still Hamtown.

Clarenceville - While they do lose a nice senior class with Gainer RB/LB and Whitaker QB/DB . They will be young on the line, but very strong with skilled players. 9 players with starting experience on the defense coming back. I see them stronger than last year, but with a tougher schedule.

Lutheran North - Better than last year. They were real young last year with...