Dixon’s crystal ball: Can Bell County, Corbin & North Laurel each get wins this week? 

After a perfect 8-0 week last week, my pick’ems record now stands at 44-10, which puts me over the 80 percent mark for the season at 81.4 percent.

They’re gonna be some tough games this week, but I’m hoping to turn in another stellar day of pick’ems.

We will see.

Scott, Tenn. at Whitley County

The Colonels need a win in a bad way, and they’ll get it this week with ease.

Prediction – Whitley County 28, Scott, Tenn. 7

Southwestern at Harlan County

The Black Bears will look to get off to a good start in district play but it won’t be easy. The Warriors are better than their record indicates.

Prediction – Southwestern 34, Harlan County 14

Williamsburg at Pineville

The Yellow Jackets haven’t been in action in three weeks, but after shaking off a little bit of rustiness, look for Williamsburg to roll.

Prediction — Williamsburg 49, Pineville 7

Harlan at Middlesboro

The Yellow Jackets are hitting stride at the right time. They for Middlesboro is to get healthy. This team will make a run.

Prediction – Middlesboro 34, Harlan 14

Knox Central at McCreary Central

The Panthers will remain red-hot against an improved Raiders squad.

Prediction – Knox Central 28, McCreary Central 12

North Laurel at South Laurel

This will be an interesting game. The Jaguars have to find a way to score point because the Cardinals will.

Prediction – North Laurel 24, South Laurel 14

Bell County at Rockcastle County

We were hoping to be able to live stream this game as the game of the week, but you know how that’s been going lately. The Rockets are tough to beat at home, and will have to run the ball to win. If Bell County contains the run, the Bobcats will win.

Prediction – Bell County 21, Rockcastle County 7

Corbin at Johnson Central

This could be one of those bad matchups for Corbin. The Redhounds have to get their ground game rolling and score early because Johnson Central will run the ball and eat the clock to attempt to keep the ball out of Kade Elam’s hand.

Prediction – Johnson Central 35, Corbin 24