Dave Dyer is a smarmy 40-13, and I’m a tremendously disappointing 35-18. Time to make some hay.
Of course, I’m going to do it the smart way, remember my mechanics, stay within myself, one game at a time. I will not press.
Here goes
Friday night
Central Catholic at Dracut … Everett pummeled Dracut. St. John’s pummeled Everett. Central pushed the Prep to the brink. Sorry Charlie, but I’m going Raiders in the upset.
Brother Rene’s club 23, Midshipmen 16
Ham-Wenham at North Andover … (The first CAL game I ever covered back in 1990 by the way) … Zac is Back in Black. Sorry, they went to overtime to topple previously winless Nbpt.
Sooner or later, you’ll pick the Generals, right?
Ham-Wenham 12, Brandon Walsh and the 01845 gang 10
Lawrence at Amesbury … Please, Amesbury mum, don’t be angry, but I like the Lancers. First one to 50 wins.
Red-hot Ramon and the boys 50, The Johnston crew 49
Billerica at Andover … Andover is better than the 1-2 record indicates, and Billerica isn’t as good as its 3-0 mark. This is quickly turning into a make or break week for me. I like another upset.
Warriors show some gumption 26, Pete Flynn’s flock 6
Chelmsford at Haverhill … The Hillies bounced back to reality a week ago. Another dose on the way.
Lions 19, Hillies 0
Pentucket at Newburyport … Inside info here says the Clip Joint is not a healthy place right.
Sachems survive in the Route 113 Rivals matchup.
Pentucket 23, Port 6
Nashua South at Salem … Simple. An absolute 100 percent must-win for the Blue Devils. They should be ready for this one like no other.
Jack attack 16, Southie 7
Keene at Timberlane … Rugged road journey or not, Keene has as physical a backfield as you’ll find in this state.
Jerome McDay (KHS) 14, Derek Furey (THS) 13
St. George’s at Brooks … Brooks has been overmatched twice. I can’t believe yet.
Saints 28, Bishops 24
Whittier at Mystic Valley … Is there a more peaceful, serene place in the Bay State than Mystic Valley? I mean, you’re talking nature’s beauty at its best. Now, can anyone tell me where the heck the school is?
Kevin’s Cats, tired of circling Massachusetts while trying to find MV, still prevails, 36-6
Saturday’s games
North Reading at Austin … I’m a Hornet believer baby. Sorry Cougs.
Baseball High 24, International man of Mystery 12
Methuen at Tewksbury … Nobody’s talking about Matt Bartlett’s tender ribs. Cal Carroll is able, but the Redmen own the best homefield advantage in the MVC and my man, playmaker Ronnie Wallace.
Redcoats 14, Bluecoats 3
Pinkerton at Londonderry
See my preview. After reading it, even I’m confused.
Londonderry 12, Stros 9
Marblehead at Georgetown … “Jesus saves, and Espo scores on the rebound.” Can any of you youngsters tell where that reference comes from?
Hoyas 34, Headers 12
Greater Lawrence at Minuteman … The Reggies are giving a new meaning to the term rebuilding. Unfortunately, it’s a fact.
Minutepersons 33, Reginals 31
Pelham at Bow … Bruce Vieira hasn’t been in the end zone in nearly two full weeks.
That’s bad news for the front of the ship.
Pelhamania 45, Bending over and showing respect to a friend or opponent 7
Laconia at Sanborn … This is one of those character builders that you hope Sanborn can find a way to chisel out some positives from.
Weirs Beach High 23, Kingston Kids 0
Phillips at Choate … Coach Mo’s crew has been a thorn in my side. Therefore, I will pick against the 2-0 Big Blue for the third straight week.
Rosemary Hall 30, Ahndover 16
