Welcome to week three of the Durga Insurance Catchup! It’s been an exciting week in the West Michigan and Muskegon area. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s action.
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On the Mark
Let’s get into the action with our weekly football picks. Check them out below!
After week two, Myles continues to lead with a record of 4-4 for the week and 12-5 overall.
Top 5 Must-Watch Football Games
Here are our top five must-watch football games for the week:
5. Oakridge vs Manistee
Manistee is undefeated with wins over Kalkaska and Fremont, while Oakridge has one win and one loss. This should be a competitive matchup.
4. Whitehall vs Zeeland West
Whitehall is coming off a strong win, while Zeeland West has been solid, including a victory over Muskegon. This game promises to be a tough test for both teams.
3. Reeths-Puffer vs Spring Lake
Reeths-Puffer is still looking for their first win of the season. This game is crucial for them to improve their record and gain some momentum.
2. Mona Shores vs Hamady
Both teams are undefeated at 2-0. This non-conference clash should be a thrilling contest. Mona Shores has impressive wins over Grand Blanc and River Rouge.
1. Hart vs Shelby
A classic rivalry game, with both teams coming off losses in week two. Hart fell to Ravenna, and Shelby lost to North Muskegon. This game is expected to be the highlight of the week.
Top 10 Area Highlights
Here are the top 10 highlights from the week:
10. Reeths-Puffer’s Sophia McCullum: Shoots a 39 in the OK conference jamboree, claiming the top spot at the event.
9. Montague vs Oakridge: A defensive battle where Montague emerged victorious 14-7. Montague managed to score despite a slow start and held Oakridge to a single score.
8. Hesperia’s Skyler Stalbaum: Leads Hesperia to a 54-0 win over Holton with 12 total tackles and 4 touchdowns.
7. Fremont’s Linnea Paige: Wins the Women’s Division of the Hill and Bale race with a time of 20:43.47, showcasing her agility by jumping over hay bales.
6. Luke Hall: Guides North Muskegon Tennis to a win at the Portland Memorial Quad, taking the #1 Singles Champion title and contributing 20 total points to the team.
5. Mona Shores’ Grace Allen: Impresses with 32 kills and 4 aces in a volleyball quad.
4. Merz’s Phenomenal Performance: In the rivalry game against Ludington, Merz rushed for 372 yards and scored 5 touchdowns on 33 carries, leading his team to a 50-43 victory.
3. Montague’s Jarka: Stepped up as quarterback, rushing for 148 yards on 26 carries and recording 8 tackles and a fumble recovery, crucial for Montague’s win over Oakridge.
2. West Ottawa Bredeweg Invite: Parker Woodwyk from Spring Lake leads the field with a time of 16:39.02 in this highly competitive event.
1. Junior Quarterback Performance: In a standout game against Shelby, he completed 10 of 16 passes for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns, contributing to a 43-7 win.
That wraps up this week’s edition of the Durga Insurance Catchup. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates and highlights. Thanks for tuning in!
