Chelmsford at Andover … On the baseball field, Chelmsford just never beats Andover. But it’s the reverse in football. Weather problems favor the traditional bigger, plodding Lions. As a friend of mine once told me, always bet the heavy greyhounds on a sloppy track.
Bruce’s boys 26, Mags’ Warriors 14
Londonderry at West … I don’t give coaches much advice, but I told Jon Rich to get his sophs ready. West isn’t that good.
Londonderry 31, Wild, wild West 0
Methuen at Billerica … Can’t figure the Rangers out. Thought for sure they’d handle Malden, instead they took a giant step backward. I’m from Missouri on this one, buys. Show me.
Rica 28, Rangers 7
Foxboro at Central
Love the home team on bus trips of one hour or more. That and the fact that Foxboro has one score in two games has me liking Central even more.
Zack and Zak and Co. 16, Fox 10
Newburyport at North Andover
The Port is better than it showed against Lawrence. North Andover gets better by the week, but I’m kind of really getting tired of the shroud of secrecy surrounding Zac Iovanella’s status.
Clip joint kids 14, Knights, Knights Knights 3
Brooks at Belmont Hill
The going stays tough for first-year coach Alex Konovalchuk.
As Fats Domino once sang “I found my thrill,” 34, Brooksians 14
Greater Lawrence at Whittier … The BEST rivalry in the CAC, love this game. The winner is on track to play for a CAC title against Lynn Tech down the road. The loser doesn’t.
Whittier has just too much returning.
Kevin’s kitties 8, Reggaroos 6
Haverhill at Tewksbury
Word from the Redmen camp is that the walking wounded, Gulino and Altavesta, should be back. Great home field advantage Saturday afternoons. Hey, I’m a Ronnie Wallace fan.
Redmen 26, Hillies 20
Pentucket at Ham-Wenham
Generally speaking, I have to like Hamilton in this one.
H-W 12, Penty 6
Salem at Pinkerton
One outspoken Pinkerton parent told this corner it wouldn’t be much of a game. “At least two touchdowns,” said the Astro dad. I say it’s a war and the Astros take Salem a bit lightly. Please save me one of those famous Pinkerton Patties, the best cheeseburger in Division 1.
Pinkerton 14, Gati guys 13
Sanborn at Monadnock
The road trip to West Swanzey can’t be fun.
Grizzlies 18, Indians 6
Timberlane at BG
A pair of teams off to 2-0 starts in Division 2 play. Derek Furey and the crew have a gigantic opportunity to make a statement against the regular season champs of a year ago.
I believe it’s in the Cards.
BG 15, Owls 3
Ipswich at North Reading
The bye came at the absolute wrong time for 2-0 North Reading. Still, I say the Hornets have enough here.
Dino and Darren (Do any of my friends get this reference???) 12, Clammers 6
Phillips at Tufts JV
Can you believe Dave Dyer had the gall to call the Tufts SID about this one, to make his pick? On principal alone, I go against him.
Jumbo Jivas 24, Coach Mo’s club 13
