Picks:
North at Harrison
North made it closer than what the score indicates last week against Memorial thanks to their defense. However, their offense was kept in check by Memorial’s Defense and couldn’t move down the field. Harrison, went back and forth against Jasper last week before their gas ran out. But, their offense managed to score in each quarter and gave Jasper a massive scare. North’s Defense should be able to stop Harrison’s, surprisingly, quick offense and be able open up the Husky Offense. I’ll take North by 17 in this matchup.
Jasper at Reitz
Jasper managed to fend off an improved Harrison team by scoring 2 late TDs to seal the deal. And opened their run game by rushing over 360 yards, but struggled defensively against the pass. Reitz looked good last week against Lincoln, as the Panthers were missing a couple of starters and still won by 24. The only negative of the game of the game was penalties. The Panthers return some missing starters, and Jasper is hoping to get some revenge this last couple of years. I’ll still take Reitz by 3 scores.
Bosse at Castle
The Bulldogs were 22 seconds away from a victory before they snatched from it. However, the face off against Castle team that is coming off a loss to MD. Castle by a running clock.
Central at Memorial
Central finally got their first win since 2021 and a little bit of momentum. The Tigers come with a 21 point victory against a defensively tough North team by scoring 2 late TDs against North. But, give me the Tigers in a running clock.
Game of the week
Mater Dei at Lincoln
Mater Dei has looked pretty good so far this season after beating the preseason #1 favorite Castle with a 2H comeback. The Wildcats offense moved the ball well as their QB racked up over 300 passing yards against Castle’s elite defense. But, the Mater Dei’s defense did not allow a single point in the 2H after giving up 24 in the 1H. Lincoln took a punch in the month against a somewhat depleted Reitz team and was hoping to make a noise for themselves. But couldn’t do much offensively or defensively against Reitz the entire game. Maybe playing against Mater Dei will light a fuse for Lincoln and continue their winning streak against them. Give me the Cats by 10.