LAKE COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK-NDCL (5-1) at Lake Catholic (5-1). One of the area's best rivalries just might produce this weekend's best game. The Lions opened up the season with a surprising 22-point win over South, lost at Chagrin Falls, and have rolled ever since, including three straight shutouts of non-conference foes. The Cougars have reloaded with another strong team that is a threat to go far in the Division 3 playoffs despite having almost all new starters this year. This Lake Catholic team somehow reminds me of the teams that I used to watch play at Mentor Memorial Junior High-shutdown defense, and hard-nosed, run-oriented offense. Pick: Lake Catholic
ASHTABULA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK-Ledgemont (6-0) at Pymatuning Valley (4-2). The Redskins, Number 1 in the state in D6, travel to Andover to take on the D4 Lakers, who have had a good season so far. Well a good season until last week's 30-point beating at the hands of Grand Valley. Ledgemont knows that PV will be one of its biggest challenges of the season, and won't overlook the Lakers. Pick: Ledgemont
GEAUGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Orange (3-3) at West Geauga (5-1). Not a lot going on in Geauga County this week, so this is the top game. Orange got off to a 3-1 start, including beating Perry for the first time in recent history, maybe ever. Since then they've lost 52-15 to Aurora, and 47-0 to Kenston. Now they run into an angry bunch of Wolverines, still smarting from taking their first loss of the season to Aurora last week. Pick: West Geauga
EASTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: North Royalton (3-3) at Mayfield (3-3).
Just about an even a game as one could hope to find. Besides Mentor-Solon, of course. The Bears have played a pretty tough schedule, and have struggled against the good teams on it, including Brunswick and Solon. Mayfield has started to turn things around after 1-3 start, with back to back wins over Stow and Brush. I'll count on the Wildcat defense and home-field advantage to rule here. Pick: Mayfield
The rest of the schedule:
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Chagrin Falls over Harvey-The Tigers may not score 70, but they'll have no trouble with Red Raiders.
Mentor over Solon-Biggest and most-hyped game of the week; could also go the other way.
Kenston over Perry-I won't be surprised at whoever wins, but Bombers seem on the rise.
University over Riverside-Tempted to take improving Beavers, but Preppers too strong.
Aurora over Wickliffe-Greenmen will shut down Ranallo; can anyone else step up for Blue Devils?
Beachwood over Berkshire-Bison, at 5-1, having best season in years
Hawken over Independence-Good CVC Metro matchup, but I like the Hawks, even on the road.
Brush over Normandy-If the Arcs can rediscover their offense, and play defense like last week-look out.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Fairport over Newbury-Battle of D6 rivals should go to Skippers, who have better passing game.
Kirtland over Cardinal-Huskies will try to keep ball away from Hornets' offense; it won't work.
Madison over South-Monster game in the PAC; Blue Streaks may have slightly better defense.
North over Lakeside-Damaged Dragons don't stand a chance; Rangers need every win they can get.
Brookfield over Edgewood-Brooklfield pummeled Jefferson in Week 3; they'll roll Warriors
Chardon over Geneva-Hilltoppers pick up win #2
Grand Valley over Southington-Mustangs have high hopes to win out season
Jefferson over Hubbard-Pretty even matchup, just a hunch to take Falcons.
Benedictine over Padua-Bengals will bounce back vs. new NCL rival; Bruins have struggled
Euclid over Warren Harding-Teams are both an uncharacteristic 1-5
Cuyahoga Hts over Richmond Hts.-Likely to get ugly early.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON:
Gilmour over Conneaut-Two 0-6 teams, but at least Gilmour has scored SOME points
SATURDAY NIGHT:
VASJ over Trinity-Good bounce-back game for Vikings, who have chance at playoffs but likely must win out and get help, since computer points are scarce in last 3 of final 4 games.
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