ANN ARBOR – We’re approaching the postseason with only three weeks left in the regular season as the best football teams in the Ann Arbor area have already established themselves.
However, there are several teams in the region that are still working as the season progresses to prove that they are among the best in the region.
See where teams rank in the power rankings after six weeks of action.
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Pioneer players and coaches watch the game from the sidelines during a soccer game at Ann Arbor Huron High School in Ann Arbor on Friday, September 10, 2021.Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
10. Ann Arbor Pioneer (1-5)
Previous ranking: No. 10
Last week’s result: lost 41-0 to Saline
The Pioneers received a win against Skyline due to a loss but have not performed well this season.
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Skylines Alexander Jean Louis (12) runs the ball during the Ann Arbor Skyline game against Dexter at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor on Thursday, September 2, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor News
9. Ann Arbor Skyline (0-6)
Previous ranking: No. 9
Last week’s result: lost 54-46 to Ypsilanti Lincoln
Skyline lost their win over Pioneer but had a good fight against Lincoln last week despite dropping the competition.
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FGR returns to the locker room ahead of their soccer game at Whitmore Lake High School in Whitmore Lake on Thursday August 26, 2021. Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
8. Ann Arbor father Gabriel Richard (2-4)
Previous ranking: No. 7
Last week’s result: Lost 34-24 to Wyoming Kelloggsville
FGR had a chance to offset their record last week but their two-game winning streak came to an end.
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Lincoln players take to the field prior to Ypsilanti Lincoln’s game against Dexter at Lincoln High School on Friday, September 17, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor News
7. Ypsilanti Lincoln (2-4)
Previous ranking: No. 8
Last week’s result: Beat Skyline 54-46
The Railsplitters survived a horror against Skyline and managed to snap a 4 game loss and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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A Milan coach speaks to the players during a soccer game at the Milan High School in Milan on Friday, September 17, 2021.Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
6. Milan (4-2)
Previous ranking: No. 5
Last week’s result: lost 42-29 to Riverview
The Big Reds fought but failed to beat a solid Riverview team and have now lost two of their last three games.
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Whitmore Lake’s Nate Fraga, 8, yells from the sidelines during a soccer game at Whitmore Lake High School in Whitmore Lake on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
5. Whitmore Lake (5-1)
Previous ranking: No. 6
Last week’s result: Beat Parkway Christian 42-6
The Trojans are a few games away from unbeaten and still stand a chance of the best regular seasons in programming history.
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Dexters Cole Cabana (4) and Cal Bavineau (5) speak during a soccer game at Huron High School in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 1, 2021.Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
4. Skill (4-1)
Previous ranking: No. 4
Last week’s result: lost 28-21 to Ann Arbor Huron
Despite losing the showdown to Huron, the Dreadnaughts are still a dangerous team to make noise in the postseason.
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Huron’s CJ Baldwin, 15, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a soccer game at Huron High School in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 1, 2021.Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
3. Ann Arbor Huron (5-1)
Previous ranking: No. 3
Last week’s result: Beat Dexter 28-21
The River Rats continue to follow the call with impressive wins and become a team to watch as the postseason kicks in.
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Teammates congratulate Chelsea’s Jayden Woody (16) on restoring a fumble for a touchdown during Chelsea’s game against Adrian at Chelsea High School on Friday, September 24, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor News
2. Chelsea (6-0)
Previous ranking: No. 2
Last week’s result: Beat Ypsilanti 49-13
Although their schedule is not comparable to that of other teams in the region, the Bulldogs are still on track to compete for the Division 4 state championship. Chelsea’s schedule is catching up in the last three weeks, which should help them once the postseason kicks off.
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A Saline coach goes to the locker room as his team waves goodbye after a soccer game at Saline High School in Saline Huron on Friday, September 3, 2021.Alyte Katilius | MLive.com
1. Saline solution (6-0)
Previous ranking: No. 1
Last week’s result: Beat Pioneer 41-0
No surprise here. Remaining the top team in the region after another dominant SEC Red win, the Hornets continue to prove that they will be an uphill battle in the Division I playoffs despite the injuries they sustained this fall.
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