Thursday, September 1, 2011

High School Football Picks-Week 2

  Week 2 is here. My record coming in stands at 20-6. This week's picks:

LAKE COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK-Kirtland (1-0) at Harvey (1-0).  On paper, some could see Harvey as the favorite here. Chagrin Divison vs. Valley Division, D2 vs. D5, more experienced and more athletic quarterback. Realistically, the Hornets should have almost no problem here, even as the visitor.
PICK: Kirtland

ASHTABULA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Jefferson (0-1) at Geneva (1-0). This has been a pretty spirited rivalry over the years, and Jefferson scored a nice 21-20 upset last year. Geneva was much more impressive in Week 1, though, and can't afford to lose any of their early games before entering PAC play. PICK: Geneva

GEAUGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Kenston (0-1) at Chardon (0-1). This is the same scenario as the meeting here two years ago, with both teams coming off rough opening-night losses. That year Kenston stepped forward and won 37-19. This time, I'm going out on a limb and giving the nod to Mitch Hewitt's crew. PICK: Chardon

EASTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: NDCL (1-0) at Chagrin Falls (1-0). Surprising Lions head into Chagrin Falls with a full head of steam after last week's stunning win over South. Experienced Tigers won't back down, though. PICK: Chagrin Falls

The rest of the schedule:

FRIDAY NIGHT: Grand Valley over Fairport
                             Madison over Brush
                             Mentor over Youngstown Ursuline
                             North over Cuyahoga Falls
                             Perry over Lakeside
                             West G. over Riverside
                              South over Mayfield
                             Wickliffe over Chanel
                             Warren Champion over Conneaut
                             Berkshire over Edgewood
                             Pymatuning Valley over Cardinal
                             Hawken over Lutheran West
                             Ledgemont over Newbury
                             Akron Hoban over Benedictine
                             Euclid over Brunswick
                            
SATURDAY AFTERNOON:   Tuscarawas Central Catholic over Gilmour
                                                  Beachwood over Orange
                                                  Richmond Hts. over Lutheran East

SATURDAY NIGHT: Lake Catholic over Ravenna
                                   University over VASJ

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