Entering Week 5, I've got a record of 78-24, including 14-2 in spotlight games. I have a feeling there may be some upsets this week, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to go out on a limb.
LAKE COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Cuyahoga Hts. (4-0) at Kirtland (4-0). Well, here we go again. Another big mid-season matchup between these two teams. A mix of old and new faces for each. As good as Cuyahoga Hts. is and has been, Kirtland seems to have edged ahead as a program. PICK: Kirtland
ASHTABULA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Geneva (2-2) at Lakeside (1-3). I understand that this is a pretty bitter rivalry out east, with taunting and things being thrown at buses and everything. This game between the two biggest schools in Ashtabula County is once again a conference game, as Geneva is now in the PAC. Unfortunately, the loser of this one likely finishes last in the league. PICK: Geneva
GEAUGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Fairport (3-1) at Hawken (2-2). The Skippers are a great story so far this year, especially for a team that list just 2 seniors on its roster. They've got some talented juniors, but as always, numbers are and will be an issue throughout the season. The Hawks have some atoning to do after falling down hard against the two solid teams that they've played so far. PICK: Hawken
EASTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Columbus Hartley (4-0) at VASJ (3-1).
This Saturday afternoon the Vikings play host to the defending Division 4 State Champions who happen also to be ranked #1 in the State coming into this game. A team which is also coming off a 45-21 thrashing of NCL Blue member Akron Hoban. VASJ has tough kids, to be sure, but they also have too many two-way players and are at risk for being worn down in a game like this. Offensively, the Vikings have had trouble moving the ball at times, at other times have come up with big plays. Last year Hartley won this matchup 37-8. All signs seem to point to a big loss for VASJ this week, but stranger things have happened at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium. PICK: Columbus Hartley
The rest of the schedule:
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Wickliffe over Harvey-Even matchup but Blue Devils are overdue.
Madison over Chardon-Blue Streaks will rebound in what might be a close game.
Mentor over Parma-No contest.
North over Riverside. Upset possibilty #1. Beavers knocked off Rangers last year, and might again.
West G. over Perry-Upset possibility #2. CVC Chagrin always has at least one, but staying with WG.
University over South-Another tough call, but I've liked University all year.
Pymatuning Valley over Conneaut-Spartans might score, though.
Ledgemont over Edgewood-Can Redskins get 4th straight shutout? Yes.
Grand Valley over Gilmour-Mustangs must win out for any shot at playoffs, might already be too late.
Jefferson over Youngstown Liberty. Falcons should be able to take out an 0-4 team.
Berkshire over Richmond Hts.-Went back and forth on this one, and it could go either way.
Cardinal over Newbury-Huskies pick up first win of the year.
Chagrin Falls over Kenston-Upset possibilty #3. Tempted to take Bombers here, but CF seems focused.
NDCL over Toledo Rogers-Another team that gets to face an 0-4 out-of-town opponent.
Benedictine over Central Catholic-Bengals avenge rare loss to the Ironmen last year.
Twinsburg over Brush-Arcs run into a team that won't be happy after loss last week.
Cleveland Hts. over Euclid-Panthers will bounce back from last week's debacle, but not enough.
Mayfield over Stow-Here's an upset I can endorse. Wildcats can turn season around, starting here.
Aurora over Orange-Lions better than people think, but not better than Greenmen.
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Lake Catholic over Walsh Jesuit-Nothing stopping Cougars now. Could be Blue Division decider.
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