Tribune's Picks of the Week

Comment: “Not much drama from our local football teams this weekend. That drama will be used up by the Tigers, who will bounce back and knock off the Yankees tonight. Excited for the Lions to shine on the big stage on MNF.”

Nate Thompson — Last week: 9-1; Season: 44-16, 73.3 percent

Grand Haven over East Kentwood
Spring Lake over Grant
Fruitport over Orchard View
Muskegon Catholic Central over Muskegon Heights
Oakrdige over Shelby
Michigan over Northwestern
Oklahoma over Texas
Nebraska over Ohio State
Detroit Lions over Chicago Bears
Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees

Comments: “Bucs, Trojans will clinch playoff berths on Friday, and the Lakers will be on the cusp. If the Tigers advance, and with the Lions playing on Monday Night Football, Detroit will be one happy sports town.”

Patti Burdick — Last Week: 9-1; Season: 46-14, 76.6 percent

Grand Haven over East Kentwood
Spring Lake over Grant
Fruitport over Orchard View
Muskegon Catholic Central over Muskegon Heights
Oakrdige over Shelby
Michigan over Northwestern
Oklahoma over Texas
Nebraska over Ohio State
Detroit Lions over Chicago Bears
Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees

Comments: “Local teams will get the ‘W’ this weekend. Ohio State is in hot water AGAIN! Can the Lions continue their magical season with another victory? Good luck Tigers (against the Yankees) tonight!”

Laurel Hermann — Last Week: 8-2; Season: 39-21, 65 percent

Grand Haven over East Kentwood
Spring Lake over Grant
Fruitport over Orchard View
Muskegon Catholic Central over Muskegon Heights
Oakrdige over Shelby
Michigan over Northwestern
Oklahoma over Texas
Nebraska over Ohio State
Detroit Lions over Chicago Bears
Detroit Tigers over New York Yankees

Comment: “Good luck to all our local teams. The Lions make the cover of Sports Illustrated...what’s up with that! Go Tigers!”