This Week’s Picks

Spartans have a field day rushing the ball.
Cimarron 36, Foothill 13

Cimarron runs over, through and around Falcons defense.
Cimarron 28, Foothill 10

It’s painful to pick against my Cowboys, but Dragons have a team of destiny.
Del Sol 43, Chaparral 18

Chaparral keeps it close, but Dragons pull away in the second half.
Del Sol 38, Chaparral 21

The Gators are going to surprise opponents, starting with Bulldogs.
Green Valley 25, Centennial 22

Centennial’s defense overwhelms the Gator ground game.
Centennial 27, Green Valley 18

Hawks coast to another easy victory.
Silverado 43, Mojave 0

Silverado routs a young Rattlers squad.
Silverado 35, Mojave 6

Liberty has problems stopping Valley’s rushing attack.
Valley 19, Liberty 15

Valley edges Patriots in an old-fashioned smash-mouth game.
Valley 20, Liberty 17

Eldorado tailbacks are too fast for most defenses, including Basic’s.
Eldorado 34, Basic 14

Sundevils tame the Wolves by controlling the ball and clock.
Eldorado 21, Basic 13

Coronado QB Cooper heats up.
Coronado 20, Shadow Ridge 12

Shadow Ridge pulls out a win in a battle of young teams.
Shadow Ridge 18, Coronado 15

Legacy is much improved, should make a run in Northwest.
Legacy 30, Bonanza 16

Bonanza’s experience pays off against the Longhorns.
Bonanza 27, Legacy 21

Palo Verde only passes seven times, still wins big.
Palo Verde 48, Sierra Vista 7

Palo Verde scores early and often in blowout win.
Palo Verde 44, Sierra Vista 3

Aggies are much improved while Durango is inexperienced.
Arbor View 30, Durango 6

Both are potent offenses, but the ‘Blazers defense is lacking.
Arbor View 31, Durango 24

Rams have too much athleticism for Chargers.
Rancho 34, Clark 18

Clark is ready to show it can be a playoff team.
Clark 18, Rancho 14

Wait is worthwhile for Grizzlies.
Spring Valley 22, Desert Pines 16

Jaguars are too physical for Spring Valley.
Desert Pines 35, Spring Valley 20

Cheyenne might be Sunset’s top team.
Cheyenne 45, Western 13

Cheyenne should have few problems knocking off Western.
Cheyenne 28, Western 10

Travel too tough on Gaels, so is Northern California power.
Riordan 21, Gorman 13

These aren’t last year’s Gaels and they fall on the road.
Riordan 24, Gorman 20

Spring Creek’s ground attack too much for young Crusaders.
Spring Creek 40, Faith Lutheran 23

Faith Lutheran’s defense steps up.
Lutheran 28, Spring Creek 14

Eagles show improvements but still come up short.
Mohave 23, Boulder City 13

Boulder City pulls out a close win on the road.
Boulder City 20, Mohave 18