Record now stands at 147-27, after a 23-1 showing last week. My only mistake? Going with Madison over South. I should have known. It's getting to the point where South is the Mentor of the PAC, meaning the local schools simply can't beat 'em. Spotlight games? 26-2. Not bad. This week's games:
LAKE COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Beachwood (6-1) at Kirtland (7-0). Bison are in the midst of their best season in years, and will provide Kirtland with its second test of this season. Hornets fans needn't be concerned-Kirtland will pass with flying colors. Pick: Kirtland
ASHTABULA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Gilmour (1-6) at Edgewood (1-6). Why this game? The only other game being played in the county this week is South at Lakeside. At least this game is a somewhat more even matchup. Gilmour picked up its first win of the season last week, beating Conneaut. Edgewood has lost 5 in a row, but has played much better over the last couple of weeks against some pretty good teams. Pick: Edgewood
GEAUGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: Chagrin Falls (7-0) at West Geauga (6-1). Pretty much the 'Super Bowl' for West G. Neither team is doomed with a loss here, as far as playoffs go, but placement in the CVC Chagrin is at stake. The pride of the Wolverines is at stake as well. They don't feel that they've played all that well over the last couple of weeks, and can feel the season start to slip away if they don't win here. Plus they've got to be sick of losing to the Tigers. As for Chagrin Falls, they've been steady all year, and have come up big in big games. They have the look of a team that will go deep in the playoffs, and the CVC Chagrin is theirs for the taking. Pick: Chagrin Falls
EASTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY GAME OF THE WEEK: North (6-1) at University (6-1). The biggest game for the Rangers in many years. PAC contention, a possible D1 Region 1 playoff appearance, all the hard work they've put into making the program relevant in the area are all at stake in this game. The Preppers have been as good as advertised all year, and the slip-up against South has been the only blemish. A spot in the D3 playoffs would be all but solidified, along with a potential piece of the PAC title, with a win over the Rangers. Should be a great one. Pick: University
The rest of the schedule:
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Madison over Geneva. Blue Streaks will take out frustrations on neighbors from over the county line.
Riverside over Chardon. Bors vs. Hewitt. Beavers may be a little further ahead as a program.
South over Lakeside. Should be the first game that Rebels hold an opponent under 20.
Grand Valley over Vienna Mathews. Mustangs gearing up for Week 9 showdown with Ledgemont.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Fairport over Berkshire. Skippers in what should be a close one.
Kenston over Harvey. Battle of D2 CVC schools won't be close. Maybe in basketball season, but not now.
Lake Catholic over Padua. Could be another penalty-filled game; Cougars won't have much trouble
Mentor over Medina. Last home game for Mentor-well, until playoffs at least.
Aurora over Perry. Pirates will pull out all the stops, as usual, but Greenmen too strong.
Wickliffe over Orange. Pretty even matchup; taking Blue Devils based on better showing vs. Kenston
Brookfield over Conneaut. Spartans scored three TDs last week, might not score this week.
Leavittsburg LaBrae over Jefferson. Can Falcons keep 4-game win streak going? Not against 5-2 Vikings.
Pymatuning Valley over Southington. Lakers have shown that they can handle the easier opponents.
Independence over Cardinal. Though down a little this year, Blue Devils will still handle Huskies.
Cuyahoga Hts over Hawken. Good spot for Hawks to pick up big win, but I'll stay with Redskins.
Ledgemont over Lutheran East. Redskins have warm-up for next week's battle with Grand Valley.
Newbury over Richmond Hts. A rare occasion-a game in which Black Knights should be big favorites.
NDCL over Hoban-The Lions are still in the running for D3 playoffs, Hoban a surprising 0-7.
Walsh Jesuit over Benedictine-A Bengal win won't surprise me, but Warriors look like NCL's best team.
Brush over Lakewood-2-5 Arcs over 5-2 Rangers-upset special.
Hudson over Mayfield-Explorers should be D1 playoff team and NOC River champs, but can't slip up here.
VASJ over Chanel-Firebirds have played tough schedule and may give Vikings trouble, but Vikes take it.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON:
Euclid over Shaker Hts.-Good matchup of better-than-their-record teams may be overlooked on the schedule. Red Raiders nearly knocked off Maple Hts last week, and Panthers have been in most of their games. I'll take Euclid to eke out a close victory.
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