Lansing-Area High School Football Power Rankings After Week 3

There's only a slight change in this week's poll with Perry and Williamston falling in Week 2. The Top 8 in last week's poll were victorious last Friday night.

There are only nine unbeaten teams in high school football after two weeks of play. There seems to be a lot of parity around the area in 2017.

OK, on with this week's rankings:

1
Okemos (3-0)
Last Week: 1
The Chiefs throttled Eastern 49-0 to remain unbeaten. Drew McGaughey rushed for two touchdowns. He's having a terrific year in the shadows of star Dominique Clerkley.
They'll be favored to go to 4-0 when they play Everett on Friday night.
2
Sexton (3-0)
Last Week: 2
The Big Reds welcomed back star running back Cody Blankenburg from a knee injury with open arms. And he responded with 4 touchdowns against Everett.
The schedule gets tougher this week when they host Grand Ledge.
3
Lansing Catholic (3-0)
Last Week: 3
Josh Kramer had three interceptions in the CAAC White opener against Eaton Rapids, leading them to a 34-0 victory.
The schedule gets tougher with Williamston and Portland in the next two weeks.
4
Ithaca (3-0)
Last Week: 4
The machine rolls on at Ithaca. 108-4 in their last 112 games after another pasting of St. Louis.
They'll have a tougher time with Saginaw Mich. Luth. Seminary this Friday.
5
DeWitt (2-1)
Last Week: 5
DeWitt has never lost in CAAC Red play, and that didn't change after they shut out Mason 49-0.
QB Blake Gatfield threw four TD passes for the Panthers. He's played well in relief of the injured Anthony Joseph.
Charlotte should provide a tough fight this Friday night.
6
Grand Ledge (2-1)
Last Week: 6
The Comets rode Jacob Umholtz to a surprisingly easy 48-13 victory over East Lansing. Umholtz rushed for nearly 200 yards and 4 TD's on the night.
GL heads to Sexton this week, and then hosts Okemos in Week 5.
7
Lakewood (3-0)
Last Week: 7
The Vikings thumped Perry 48-7 to get off to a 1-0 star in GLAC play.
Parker Smith is leading Lakewood to another excellent season. They get an improved Maple Valley squad at Alumni Stadium this Friday night.
8
Olivet (3-0)
Last Week: 8
Another nice win for the Eagles. They knocked off a much-improved Leslie team 28-6. Heath Flowers rushed for two TD's.
Olivet gets another improved team, Perry in Week 4.
9
Portland (2-1)
Last Week: Unranked
Austin Allison's long bomb was caught with four seconds left to give the Red Raiders a thrilling 21-14 win over Williamston.
John Novara's crew is formidable again, only a late TD from Sexton is keeping them from being 3-0. They are at Fowlerville this week.
10
Pewamo-Westphalia (2-1)
Last Week: Unranked
The Pirates are back at the top of the CMAC standings after a 47-0 drubbing of Saranac in Week 3.
Jimmy Lehman threw three TD passes and over 200 yards against the Redskins.
P-W goes to Bath this week.

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