I’m slowly inching toward the 80 percent mark of picking games correctly after posting a 5-0 record last week.
My overall record stands at 27-8 which is good for a 77.1 percent mark.
I’ve got 11 games this week, so let’s see how I do.
Estill County at South Laurel
The Cardinals have been off two weeks which I would normally give Estill County an edge, but can act John Hines is one of the best coaches around. He will have South Laurel ready. I expect this to come down to the wire.
Prediction – South Laurel 34, Estill County 26
Corbin at Frederick Douglass
The Redhounds face another tough opponent this week, but I just don’t think they’ll be slowed down.
Look for Kade Elam to have a huge game and show folks that he should be one of the frontrunners for Mr. Football.
Prediction – Corbin 42, Frederick Douglass 26
Harlan at East Ridge
Two 0-3 team searching for win No. 1. I’ll go with the home team in this one.
Prediction – East Ridge 20, Harlan 14
Lynn Camp at Jackson County
If you look at both teams’ scores against Knott Central, you’ll see that this game is about as even as you can get. I’m not really sure who will win but since the Generals are at home, they have to have a slight edge.
Prediction — Jackson County 44, Lynn Camp 42
Knox Central at Danville
The Admirals have fallen on hard times, and Knox Central seems to be peaking at the right time. I didn’t receive any love by my “crystal ball” pick from any Facebook folks this past week, but maybe things will change with this pick. Haha.
Prediction – Knox Central 28, Danville 20
Harlan County at Lawrence County
Should be an interesting matchup between two even teams. Since the Bulldogs are at home, they get the edge.
Prediction — Lawrence County 21, Harlan County 14
Pineville at Lee (Va.)
The Mountain Lions are searching for win No. 1 and could get it today, but it will be tough on the road.
Prediction – Lee (Va.) 42, Pineville 30
Holy Cross at Middlesboro
This is another tough matchup to pick. But since Middlesboro is at home, I’m going with the Yellow Jackets.
Prediction – Middlesboro 28, Holy Cross 21
Clay County at Leslie County
This could be a high scoring game. It’s tough to win at Leslie County and it’s even tougher to contain quarterback Landry Collett.
Prediction – Leslie County 56, Clay County 48
North Laurel at Johnson Central
The Jaguars will hang tough for a while due to possessing one of the best defenses in the 13th Region. Hat’s off to coach Steven Nelson for scheduling another top notch opponent to prepare his team for district play.
Prediction – Johnson Central 35, North Laurel 13
Whitley County at Bell County
This could be a barnburner. Both teams run the ball well and both teams play solid defense. I can’t see Dudley Hilton’s squad losing another regular season game on Log Mountain this season.
Prediction – Bell County 28, Whitley County 14
