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THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FINAL SCORES

EAST SEQUOIA
Corcoran Panthers (3-2) at Granite Hills Grizzlies (1-4)
Pag Meter Line Granite Hills -3
The Panthers get a big defensive win on Friday over Orange Cove 10-9.
The Grizzlies battled Roosevelt in a loss 27-10.
The X factor is the Panthers offense vs the Grizzlies defense. Something has to give. Both teams beat Orange Cove so this should be a real good game. Last year Granite Hills beat Corcoran 22-19. This should be another close game. IT SURE WAS!!
Pag Meter Prediction Granite Hills 20 Corcoran 17
FINAL CORCORAN 21 GRANITE HILLS 14
With the game tied at 14-14, Sammuel Carrasco comes up with a Pick 6 with less than a minute to go! The Panthers defense is on fire!!

Clovis West Golden Eagles (2-3) vs Bullard Knights (3-1)
Pag Meter Line Bullard -10
The Golden Eagles come in losing to San Jose powerhouse Valley Christian 34-12. The Halftime score was 14-12 and the Golden Eagles offense was shut down in the 2nd half.
The Knights beat up Pitman 63-10. The Knights played their first home game in school history at Don Arax Field. Shalom Welch scored on 4 rushing TD’s, and caught a TD pass from Bryce Weiner. Dre Greeley also caught a TD pass from Weiner.
The X factor is teams now watch film of Clovis West and to beat Clovis West is to force them to pass. CW has a good offensive line, a couple of real good running backs with Brandon Wafer and Mateo Morales but teams are now loading the box.
The Knights secondary is as good as it gets so can Clovis West run the football against a very good Knights defense? The Knights running game is better than the Golden Eagles running game. The Knights have a tad better passing game. This is always a great rivalry and Thursday Night Football strange things can happen.
Last year Bullard beat Clovis West 37-35 and Clovis West owns the series 28-11 which was started in 1979.
Pag Meter Prediction Bullard 34 Clovis West 24
FINAL BULLARD 26 CLOVIS WEST 13
Bryce Weiner threw 2 TD passes Daizon Allen (44-yards) and DeAndre Greeley (24-yards) each caught TD passes. Shalom Welch scored 2 rushing TD’s. Golden Eagles QB Bradley Senneway scored a TD and threw a TD pass to David Pierro.

Selma Bears (4-1) at Madera Coyotes (3-2)
Pag Meter Line Selma -3
This has the makings to be a great game! Last year was a GREAT game with Madera winning in overtime 57-55.
Both teams have won 3 games and both teams have lost to Washington Union. Both teams lost because of turnovers and too many penalties.
The X factor is both defenses and who will step up playing against both offenses that can put plenty of points.
Can Coyotes QB Isaiah Martinez stay hot? RB Jeremiah Sanchez is also on fire.
For the Bears, QB Joey Ramirez and the running backs of Adam Rodriguez and Aaron Blancas are also having tremendous years. Both offensive lines are very good. The pressure is on the defense and turnovers. Selma will not play a home game this year because of the new stadium is not ready but loves field turf. This could be another shootout.
Pag Meter Prediction Selma 36 Madera 33
FINAL SELMA 42 MADERA 35
The Bears, Zach Zarate scored 3 TD’s, Aaron Moreno, and Aaron Blancas, each scored a rushing TD and Todd Weaver recovered a fumble for a TD.
The Coyotes got down big and made a good comeback. Jeremiah Sanchez scored a TD, Ramirez returned a kickoff 88-yards for a TD, Isaiah Martinez threw 2 TD passes, hit Zachary Roque (32-yards) and Marco Lopez (12-yards) each caught TD passes.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FINAL SCORES

EAST SEQUOIA
Woodlake Tigers (4-1) at Lindsay Cardinals (3-2)
Pag Meter Line Woodlake -21
Last year the Tigers beat the Cardinals 49-7 but the Cardinals are much better this year.
The Tigers come in beating Sierra 28-12.
Lindsay beat Fowler 41-20. Daniel Trujillo, rushed for for 263 yards and scored 4 TD’s. On the year Trujillo has rushed for 713 yards.
The X factor is this is a great Eastside rivalry with both schools 15 minutes away from each other. If there is a good time to play the Tigers it would be now. For 2 weeks, the Tigers haven’t played good Tigers football but they could be waiting for the Cardinals.
Last year the Tigers beat up the Cardinals 49-7. Can the Cardinals defense step up and slow down QB Damian Hernandez who has thrown for 702 yards? Can the Tigers slow down Trujillo?
Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Lindsay 34 Woodlake 33

FINAL WOODLAKE 50 LINDSAY 20 Pag Meter blew this upset pick

Farmersville Aztecs (0-5) at Strathmore Spartans (4-0) 
Pag Meter Line Strathmore -35+
Last year the Spartans beat the Aztecs 67-6.
The X factor is the Spartans are now in division 5 and playing a division 6 schedule. It’s not the Spartans fault because they got moved up. The schedule was already set. The only division 5 game they play is at Woodlake. The Spartans problem will be the schedule will not get them ready vs all the outstanding division 5 teams when it’s playoff time.
Pag Meter Prediction Strathmore 54 Farmersville 6

FINAL STRATHMORE 61 FARMERSVILLE 6

HIGH DESERT
Bishop Union Broncos (2-2) at Desert Scorpions (0-4) 
Pag Meter Line Bishop Union -35+
The X factor is the Broncos defense will be too much for the Scorps. The Broncos are a real good team and will be at least a top 6 team when the playoff seedings come out. The Broncos are ready to go on a winning streak.
Pag Meter Prediction Bishop Union 49 Desert 0

FINAL BISHOP UNION 54 DESERT 0

SOUTH SEQUOIA
Shafter Generals (1-4) at Chavez Titans (4-1)
Pag Meter Line Chavez -10
The Generals have lost 3 straight and the Titans lost to East on the last play of the game 24-20.
The X factor is the Generals offense is struggling and will get better. Last year the Generals beat the Titans 57-7 but this is a much different year.
Pag Meter Prediction Chavez 27 Shafter 17

FINAL CHAVEZ 24 SHAFTER 13

Taft Wildcats (3-2) at Kennedy Thunderbirds (5-0) 
The Cats vs the Birds.
Pag Meter Line Kennedy -34
Last year the Birds shutout the Cats 35-0.
The X factor is the Wildcats are playing good football but now they step up playing the red hot flying Birds.
The Wildcats come in beating Cabrillo (Long Beach) 42-22 in a good win.
The Thunderbirds come in beating Liberty Ranchos 38-14. Ricardo Solorio rushed for 127 yards, scored a TD and caught a 48-yard scoring pass from Jose Cota. Francisco Medina scored on a 3-yard run, Jesus Nuno scored on a 1-yard TD, and Ronaldo Monroy kicked a 41-yard field goal and was 5 for 5 on PATs. for Kennedy, which rushed for 236 yards. Avian Pesina returned an interception 21 yards for a score. The Birds have scored a defensive touchdown in all 4 games this season. Ricardo Aguirre recovered two fumbles, while Isaac Villalobos and Anthony Ontives forced a fumble.
The X factor is the Cats defense.
Pag Meter Prediction Kennedy 47 Taft 13

FINAL KENNEDY 78 TAFT 13

McFarland Cougars (3-1) at Wasco Tigers (2-2) 
Pag Meter Line Wasco -13
The Cougars come in beating Kern Valley 47-34.
The Tigers lost to North 22-8. Christian Alvarez rushed for 174 yards and scored the only TD.
The X factor is the Cougars are believing and the Tigers have hit a wall. The Tigers can’t throw the football and are turning the ball over. Can the Cougars offense have a night and can the Cougars defense slow down Alvarez? Last year the Tigers beat the Cougars 42-14.
Pag Meter Prediction Wasco 40 McFarland 27

FINAL WASCO 48 MCFARLAND 21

WEST SEQUOIA
Parlier Panthers (2-3) at Caruthers Blue Raiders (4-1) 
Pag Meter Line Caruthers -20
The X factor is this is a tough matchup for the Panthers defense. Can the Panthers slow down Bobby Staley and company? Last year the Blue Raiders beat the Panthers 49-14
Pag Meter Prediction Caruthers 34 Parlier 14

FINAL CARUTHERS 42 PARLIER 13

Fowler Redcats (2-3) at Minarets Mustangs (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line Fowler -4
An early West Sequoia showdown. Last year the Redcats beat the Mustangs 51-29
The X factor is which defense will step up because both offenses are good.
Pag Meter Prediction Fowler 32 Minarets 28

FINAL MINARETS 35 FOWLER 28 OVERTIME

Orange Cove Titans (2-3) at Riverdale Cowboys (4-1) 
Pag Meter Line Riverdale -2
The Titans are ice cold and the Cowboys are red hot. Last year the Titans beat the Cowboys 53-16.
The X factor is you gota to take the hot team at home. Everybody is waiting for the Titans to catch fire because they are way too good to be 2-2.
Pag Meter Prediction Riverdale 27 Orange Cove 25

FINAL RIVERDALE 55 ORANGE COVE 19

NON-LEAGUE
Arroyo Grande Eagles (4-1) at Nipomo Titans (2-3) 
Pag Meter Line Arroyo Grande -14
The Eagles have won 3 straight and come in beating Lompoc 30-24. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage. Caleb Tomasin rushed for 210 yards including an 84-yards TD run. Ethan Royal scored 2 TD’s.
The Titans lost to Bishop Diego 24-6. Declan Coles caught a 4-yard TD pass from Nick Milton.
The X factor is star running back Caleb Tomasin who got hurt late in the Lompoc game will be out at least this week and could be out for the year with a knee injury. In 4 games Caleb has 89 carries for 709 yards and 8 of their 15 team TD’s. That’s a huge blow for a great running team.
The game will be played at Nipomo’s newly-upgraded stadium. Last year the Eagles shutout the Titans 38-0.
Pag Meter Prediction Arroyo Grande 28 Nipomo 14

FINAL ARROYO GRANDE 21 NIPOMO 6

Immanuel Eagles (3-2) at CVC Cavaliers (2-2) 
Pag Meter Line CVC -9
The Eagles come in beating Viewpoint 49-21. QB Hector Davila scored 2 TD’s and rushed for 100 yards. Matt Tiger rushed for 125 yards and scored a TD.
The Cavaliers beat Chowchilla 36-21. Tyce Griswold scored 2 TD’s and threw a TD to John Bouwman. Mason Haworth and Jacob Jacobi each scored TD’s.
The X factor is CVC is still without Jaalen Rening, can the Cavaliers offense do it again this week?. This Eagles team is good and will battle the Cavs. Last year the Cavaliers beat the Eagles 51-21.
Pag Meter Prediction CVC 33 Immanuel 24

FINAL CVC 27 IMMANUEL 14

Chowchilla Tribe (2-3) at Dos Palos Broncos (3-1)
Pag Meter Line Chowchilla -12
This is the toughest game to pick of the week. Last year the Tribe beat the Broncos 41-13. The Tribe have won 8 straight over the Broncos. Could this be the year the Broncos snap the losing streak just like they did against Los Banos?
The X factor is the Broncos defense.
Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Dos Palos 30 Chowchilla 28

FINAL DOS PALOS 42 CHOWCHILLA 7

Ridgeview Wolf Pack (2-3) vs Clovis North Broncos (5-0) 
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Pag Meter Line Clovis North -7
The Wolf Pack comes in losing to Bakersfield 24-17. Justin Hinzo threw 2 TD passes, Keylijah Lucas caught a 21-yard TD and Zion Hall with a 55-yard touchdown.
The Broncos beat Edison 41-40. Trenton Luera hit Brennon Lamee on a 12-yard TD pass and the game winner with 1:40 to go. The Tigers forgot to cover Lamee and the Broncos didn’t mind it. Michael Jacot returned 2 kickoffs for TD’s.
Last year the Pack beat the Broncos 20-14 in overtime.
The X factor is the Broncos defense vs the speedy Wolf Pack offense. This should be another great game. PACK QB JUSTIN HINZO. ANTHONY RAMIREZ is the QB.
Pag Meter Prediction Clovis North 27 Ridgeview 20

FINAL CLOVIS NORTH 41 RIDGEVIEW 27

Dinuba Emperors (2-3) vs Edison Tigers (1-4) 
Pag Meter Line Edison -4
The Emperors come in with a 2 game winning streak and the Tigers are playing a killer schedule. Last year Dinuba beat Edison 30-7.
Last Friday Dinuba beat El Diamante 38-0. The defense finally stepped up with their best performance. QB Josh Magana went 16-24 for 240 yards and 3 TD’s. Devon Mendoza rushed for 116 yards and scored 2 TD’s.
Edison lost to Clovis North 41-40 in a wild game.
The X factor can the Tigers finally get that first win? For that to happen the Tigers have to clean up the mistakes.
Pag Meter Prediction Edison 33 Dinuba 29

FINAL EDISON 35 DINUBA 27

Sierra Chieftains (0-5) at Firebaugh Eagles (3-2)
Pag Meter Line Firebaugh -35+
Last year the Eagles beat the Chieftains 38-0.
The X factor is the Eagles have more than enough at home.
Pag Meter Prediction Firebaugh 44 Sierra 6

FINAL FIREBAUGH 48 SIERRA 7

Foothill Trojans (3-2) at Delano Tigers (0-5)
Pag Meter Line Foothill -4
The X factor is who can avoid the mistakes? Last year the Tigers crushed the Trojans 40-14. Last year the Trojans went 0-10 and this year the Trojans are looking for win No 3.
Pag Meter Prediction Foothill 23 Delano 19

FINAL FOOTHILL 35 DELANO 24

Frontier Titans (3-2) at Independence Falcons (0-5) 
Pag Meter Line Frontier -30
The X factor is the Titans offense is hot and the Falcons offense are struggling. Last year the Falcons beat the Titans 33-24.
Pag Meter Prediction Frontier 44 Independence 14

FINAL FRONTIER 43 INDEPENDENCE 14 Almost nailed the score

Garces Rams (1-3) at Tehachapi Warriors (0-5)
Pag Meter Line Garces -35+
The X factor is Paul Golla will get his first win as the new Rams head coach and look for the Rams to get on a roll. The Rams have talent! Last year the Rams beat the Warriors 35-7
Pag Meter Prediction Garces 45 Tehachapi 6

FINAL GARCES 63 TEHACHAPI 0

Porterville Panthers (3-1) at Golden West Trailblazers (4-1)
Pag Meter Line Golden West -3
This is a great matchup of two very good teams. Both teams will contend for league and division titles. Last year the Panthers beat the Blazers 28-13.
The X factor is the Panthers defense vs the Blazers running attack. Can the Panthers slow down red hot Lonnie Wessel who has scored 17 TD’s this year?
The Panthers offense with QB Hector Nava jr who has thrown for 1,016 yards with 9 TD passes, Javier Benevidez and Isaiah Ellis who are outstanding receivers will need a huge game.
The Panthers have played a much tougher schedule so they will be ready.
Pag Meter Prediction Golden West 33 Porterville 30

FINAL PORTERVILLE 27 GOLDEN WEST 25

Highland Scots (4-1) at Golden Valley Bulldogs (1-4)
Pag Meter Line Highland -26
The X factor is the Scots offense needs to stay hot to win on the road. Last year the Scots rolled 54-6.
Pag Meter Prediction Highland 38 Golden Valley 13

HIGHLAND 38 GOLDEN VALLEY 0

Kerman Lions (1-4) vs Mission Oak Hawks (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line Mission Oak -30
The X factor is the Lions secondary is struggling and now they face a very speedy team. Last year the Lions steam rolled the Hawks 40-19 but that could be the opposite this year.
Pag Meter Prediction Mission Oak 51 Kerman 21

FINAL MISSION OAK 21 KERMAN 6

El Diamante Miners (0-5) at Kingsburg Lions (5-0) 
Pag Meter Line Kingsburg -25
The Miners come in getting shutout to Dinuba 38-0.
The Vikings shutout Kerman 45-0. QB Jett Jackson scored on a 65-yard run, and threw 3 TD passes. Kaden Tate caught a 20-yard TD pass, Blake Spomer caught 2 TD passes, a screen pass who took it 58-yards for a TD and a 77-yarder. Noah Jimenez returned a punt for a touchdown along with Cole Dias and Aaron Blancas who each scored TD’s
The X factor is the Miners are still trying to figure out their offense with some key injuries. The Vikings also come in banged up.
Pag Meter Prediction Kingsburg 38 El Diamante 13

FINAL KINGSBURG 20 EL DIAMANTE 0

Clovis Cougars (3-2) at Liberty Patriots (4-1)
Pag Meter Line Liberty -14
This is a very interesting matchup with TRAC vs SWYL.
Last year the Patriots rolled the Cougars 48-10 at Lamonica.
The Cougars come in beating Salinas 52-28. Senior QB Isaiah Robles threw 3 TD passes, Grant Lake scored an 80-yard TD run.
The Patriots lost at Buchanan 19-17. Prentice Boone and Dylan Tooker each scored TD’s.
The X factor this is the perfect time for the Cougars to play the Patriots with QB Haden Mann and Dylan Holmes not at full strength.
The other big question for the Cougars is when will they unleash sophomore QB Nate Johnson? Nate will play all over and the Cougars will get him the ball anyway they can because he’s dangerous. The future Division 1 college football player will make the Cougars an instant contender with Johnson at QB because he’s special. Most teams are hoping the Cougars stick to the same offense for a while longer.
Pag Meter Prediction Liberty 35 Clovis 21

FINAL LIBERTY 43 CLOVIS 34

Fresno High Warriors (0-5) vs Madera South Stallions (2-2)
Pag Meter Line Madera South -16
The Stallions are much improved and the Warriors are still trying to figure out what they have. Last year the Warriors beat the Stallions 33-19.
The X factor is the Stallions offensive line needs to take over this game and control the line of scrimmage.
Pag Meter Prediction Madera South 39 Fresno High 23

FINAL MADERA SOUTH 49 FRESNO HIGH 28

Kern Valley Broncs (1-2) at Mira Monte Titans (0-3) 7:30pm
Pag Meter Line Mira Monte -3
This is another tough pick.
The X factor is the Broncs are battling every game and the Titans have talent but needs to finish drives. Last year the Titans beat the Broncs 34-13.
Pag Meter Prediction Mira Monte 27 Kern Valley 24

East Blades (4-1) Monache Marauders (1-4)
Pag Meter Line Monache-4
Both teams are playing good football.
The X factor the Marauders have played the tougher schedule and should win their 2nd game.
Pag Meter Prediction Monache 24 East 20

FINAL EAST 26 MONACHE 21

North Stars (4-1) at West Vikings (1-3)
Pag Meter Line North -16
The X factor is the Stars are hot and the Vikings are cold.
Pag Meter Prediction North 36 West 20

FINAL NORTH 33 WEST 20

Avenal Buccaneers (0-5) at Orosi Cardinals (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line Orosi -35+
The X factor is the Cardinals will still be thinking about the tough loss to Strathmore.
Pag Meter Prediction Orosi 49 Avenal 0

FINAL OROSI 37 AVENAL 0

Pioneer Valley Panthers (1-3) at Paso Robles Bearcats (2-3) 
Pag Meter Line Paso Robles -14
Both teams need a win heading into tough league play.
The X factor is the Bearcats offensive line needs to win the line of scrimmage.
Pag Meter Prediction Paso Robles 28 Pioneer Valley 14

FINAL PASO ROBLES 35 PIONEER VALLEY 21

Redwood Rangers (4-0) at Atascadero Greyhounds (2-3) 
Pag Meter Line Redwood -25
The Rangers come in beating TW 27-22. James Richardson, scored 2 TD’s with runs of 4 and 3 yards, Caden Shafer scored on a 5-yard TD run. Ryan Rios connected with Sam Olsen on a 35 yarder and Rangers get a big win!! Sam Olsen is one heck of a tight end!
The Hounds beat Shafter 28-8.
The X factor will the Rangers have a TW hangover on the road? Last year the Rangers beat the Hounds 48-14 at the Mineral King Bowl.
Pag Meter Prediction Redwood 38 Atascadero 13

FINAL REDWOOD 51 ATASCADERO 6

Memorial Panthers (4-1) vs Clovis East T Wolves (3-2) 
Pag Meter Line Memorial -14
The T Wolves have been waiting for this game for a while.
The Panthers come in beating Garces 28-21. RB Jordan Hornbeak scored the game winning 43-yard TD Run with less than 2 minutes to go. Finn Collins, threw 3 TD passes, TJ Hall for (49-yards), Mac Dalena. (73- yards) and Jalen McMillian (14-yards) each caught TD’s.
The T Wolves beat Sunnyside 28-6. The T Wolves defense stepped up when they needed a big game. Safety Jacob Tafoya picked off a pass, returned it for a 40-yard TD and Xavier Corona had 2 interceptions. A.J. Hodgerney scored on a 26-yard TD and returned a punt for a 70-yard TD. CE actually completed a TD passes when Chandler Hamilton caught a 10-yard TD from Sean Kelly.
The X factor is the T Wolves defense vs the explosive Panthers offense that can score on any play. Can the T Wolves offense control the clock and keep the SJM offense on the sidelines? Last year the Panthers beat the Wolves 28-21. Look for the Den to be packed and loud. If the T Wolves can play like Kingsburg did on defense vs SJM, Lamonica could be rocking! Memorial will bring about 43 student fans and could have a holy bowl hangover.
Pag Meter Prediction Memorial 35 Clovis East 21

FINAL MEMORIAL 20 CLOVIS EAST 17

Santa Maria Saints (3-2) at Mt. Whitney Pioneers (0-5) 
Pag Meter Line Santa Maria -6
Last year the Pioneers beat the Saints 56-15 and the Pioneers were still throwing deep in the 2nd half and with the starters in.
The X factor can the Saints get a payback and win at the Mineral King Bowl?
Pag Meter Prediction Santa Maria 26 Mt Whitney 20

FINAL SANTA MARIA 31 MT WHITNEY 21

Coalinga Horned Toads (2-3) vs Sierra Pacific Golden Bears (1-3) 
Pag Meter Line Sierra Pacific -9
The Toads come in beating Fresno Christian 54-0. Daniel Ferrer rushed for 135 yards and scored 2 TD’s.
The Golden Bears beat Hanford West 45-12. Chad Leslie threw 4 TD passes to Gavin Gamble. Gamble caught 8 passes for 171 yards and Leslie went 12-18 for 209 yards.
The X factor is last year the G Bears beat the Toads 9-6 so will both offenses have a night?
Pag Meter Prediction Sierra Pacific 23 Coalinga 14

FINAL COALINGA 21 SIERRA PACIFIC 6

St. Joseph Knights (2-2) at Centennial Golden Hawks (3-2) 
Pag Meter Line St Joseph -11
Both teams come off losses last Friday. The Knights lost to Bakersfield Christian and the Golden Hawks got crushed in the loss to Righetti High.
The X factor can the G Hawks play more consistent on both sides of the ball? Last year the Knights beat the G Hawks 48-28 on the coast.
Pag Meter Prediction St Joseph 36 Centennial 25

FINAL CENTENNIAL 10 ST JOSEPH 8

Sunnyside Wildcats (1-4) at Stockdale Mustangs (2-2) 
Pag Meter Line Stockdale -21
The Wildcats come in losing to Clovis East 28-6 and the Mustangs beat Independence 32-7.
The X factor the Wildcats are one game away before they can get back to playing in the comfortable NYL. The Mustangs are getting better and better and they come in with the hot offense. Last year the Mustangs crushed the Wildcats 42-6 and it could happen again.  The Wildcats have played a killer schedule.
Pag Meter Prediction Stockdale 33 Sunnyside 13

FINAL STOCKDALE 29 SUNNYSIDE 20

Templeton Eagles (3-1) at Liberty Ranchos Hawks (3-2)
The Bird Bowl
Pag Meter Line Templeton -14
The Eagles come in with the hot MOJO after beating San Luis Obispo 43-28. Michael Avery scored on a 1-yard TD run and the game winner with 4:28 to go. QB Tyler Kaschewski scored 2 TD’s and RB Josh Berna each scored 3 TD’s and the Eagles come back for a great win. The Eagles are now No 1 in division 4.
The Hawks lost to Kennedy 38-14.
The X factor is the Hawks defense and the Hawks turning the ball over. The Kryptonite for a Wing T offense is fumbles. Last year the Hawks beat the Eagles 67-27 and this year the Eagles are so much better. Will the Eagles have a SLO Hangover?
Pag Meter Prediction Templeton 42 Liberty Ranchos 28

FINAL LIBERTY RANCHOS 23 TEMPLETON 20

Tulare Union Tribe (3-1) at Lemoore Tigers (1-4)
Pag Meter Line Tulare Union -14
The X factor is the young Tribe have had 2 weeks to think about the loss to Redwood. Can the Tigers defense step up this week? Last year the Tribe shutout the Tigers 49-0.
Pag Meter Prediction Tulare Union 34 Lemoore 20

FINAL TULARE UNION 27 LEMOORE 14

Washington Union Panthers (4-1) vs Hoover Patriots (1-3) 
Pag Meter Line Washington Union -24
The Panthers come in beating Selma 42-32. QB Lawrence Stell, scored on a 29-yard TD run and threw 2 TD passes, Darius Mccray (30-yards) and Tory Horton (6-yards). Jayden Green, scored on a 29-yard TD run and threw a 24-yard TD pass to Tory Horton.
The Patriots lost to Monache 40-14 and got out played.
The X factor is this is a tough matchup vs the red hot Panthers. Last year the Panthers beat the Patriots 28-14. The Panthers have to stay fired up or the Patriots will hang around.
Pag Meter Prediction Washington Union 44 Hoover 20

FINAL WASHINGTON UNION 55 HOOVER 9

Yosemite Badgers (5-0) at McLane Highlanders (2-2) 
Pag Meter Line Yosemite -6
The X factor is last year the Highlanders crushed the Badgers 42-13 and you just know the Badgers will come in fired up. Can the Badgers defense stay hot vs the speedy Highlanders offense?
Yosemite 27 McLane 21

FINAL YOSEMITE 26 MCLANE 21

Faith Lutheran Crusaders (1-3) at Bakersfield Christian Eagles (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line Faith Lutheran -7
Last year the Eagles lost in Las Vegas 42-28. Usually high school teams don’t travel well and now the very good Crusaders have to travel. Don’t go by the Crusaders record because they have played a killer schedule.
The X factor is the Crusaders defense is struggling and the Eagles have to get off to a great start to win at home.
Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Bakersfield Christian 33 Faith Lutheran 32

FINAL FAITH LUTHERAN 28 BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN 21

Central Grizzlies (5-0) at Turlock Bulldogs (3-2) 
Pag Meter Line Central -13
The Grizzlies come in beating Paso Robles 49-0. The Grizzlies held the Bearcats to less than 100 yards of total offense. QB Jameson Silva went 11-14, for 221 yards and 4 TD passes. AJ Simpson-Battle (42 yards), Xavier Worthy (21 & 33 yards) and Quali Conley (42 yards) each caught TD passes. Quali Conley also scored on a 30 yard TD run and Jeremiah Hunter returned a 42 yard punt a TD. AJ Simpson-Battle also caught a 22 yard TD pass from DJ Frampton.
The Bulldogs beat Sheldon 14-6. Bulldogs scored the final 14 points, including David Cruz’s eventual game-winning TD reception, and the defense played outstanding in a 14-6 win over Sheldon. Last year the Grizz beat the Dogs 34-14 at Central.
The X factor is this will be the first test and the best defense the Grizzlies will have played against so far. Can the Bulldogs offense stay with a real good Grizzlies defense? The Bulldogs will have a big crowd to fire up the home team.
Pag Meter Prediction Central 27 Turlock 14

FINAL CENTRAL 41 TURLOCK 13

Buchanan Bears (3-2) at De La Salle Spartans (4-1) 
Pag Meter Line De La Salle -31
The Bears come in beating Liberty 19-17. Bears have a new Star with Cade Uehling! 75-yard TD catch from DJ Stevenson and a 73-yard TD run!
The Spartans beat Folsom 42-27. Dorian Hale rushes for 4 TD’s.
Last year the Spartans beat the Bears 31-24.
The X factor when you are a big time private professional high school with your own TV station, you are expected to roll at home. The Bears have no chance without a passing game and even if Kendall Milton played and we all know he’s out. For the Bears to hang with the Spartans, QB DJ Stevenson has to use his legs this week.
Pag Meter Prédiction De La Salle 38 Buchanan 7

FINAL DE LA SALLE 35 BUCHANAN 0

Rosamond Roadrunners (2-3) at Hesperia Scorpions (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line Hesperia -30
The X factor is the Roadrunners defense needs to get better heading into HDL play.
Pag Meter Prediction Hesperia 43 Rosamond 13

FINAL HESPERIA 31 ROSAMOND 8

Pajaro Valley Grizzlies (0-4) at Mendota Aztecs (1-3)
Pag Meter Line Mendota -27
The X factor is the Aztecs will get their first win if they can control the line of scrimmage.
Pag Meter Prediction Mendota 34 Pajaro Valley 7

FINAL MENDOTA 51 PAJARO VALLEY 0

Mission Prep Royals (1-2 ) at Oak Park Eagles (4-0) 
Pag Meter Line Oak Park -21
The X factor is the Royals will be a better team by playoff time playing a power house in week 5.
Pag Meter Prediction Oak Park 35 Mission Prep 14

FINAL OAK PARK 35 MISSION PREP 7

Poly Panthers (4-1) at California City Ravens (4-1)
Pag Meter Line Poly -17
The X factor is this will be the best team the Ravens play all year long so they are playing with house money. The Ravens have to play the perfect game to win at home.
The Ravens come in beating Lancaster 38-0. Due to scheduling issues. The game was played on Wednesday night. QB Jeremiah Neal threw 4 TD’s, 3 of them to Kwamain Ross and one to Roosevelt Toussain. The defense had 8 sacks and held them to around 30 yards of total offense. It’s the 2nd straight shutout for the red hot Ravens and 6 points in the last 3 games.
Pag Meter Prediction (Upset special) Cal City 23 Poly 21

FINAL CAL CITY 7 POLY 0

Soledad Aztecs (2-2) at Righetti High Warriors (5-0)
Pag Meter Line Righetti High -35+
The Aztecs come in losing to Gonzales 14-10.
The Warriors beat Centennial 66-6. The Purple team held the G Hawks to 50 total yards and the offensive line mauled the G Hawks D-line. Most of the starters were done by halftime. QB Logan Mortensen threw 3 TD passes, Chase Reynoso caught a TD and Jake Steels caught 2 TD’s. Kidasi Nepa ran for 2 TD’s and Ethan Davenport recovered a blocked punt in the Golden Hawks end zone for a TD.
The X factor is some people who do rankings in the valley have ZERO clue on how good the Warriors are. The Warriors get no respect and could be going 10-0. The Aztecs offense won’t be able to keep up.
Pag Meter Prediction Righetti High 45 Soledad 7

FINAL RIGHETTI HIGH 42 SOLEDAD 0

Santa Ynez Pirates (2-2) at San Luis Obispo Tigers (3-1) 
Pag Meter Line San Luis Obispo -28
The Pirates have won 2 straight and come off a bye.
The Tigers lost to Templeton 42-35. QB Emilo Corona went 12-18 for 230 yards, rushed for 117 yards, scored on a 1-yard run, and threw 3 TD passes, Max Soltero, with 5 catches, 2 TD’s, (76 &16 yards) and Jeremy Fitzsimmons (35 yards) caught the TD passes. Anthony Arroyo scored on a 4-yard run.
The X factor look for the Tigers to get back in the win column after a tough loss last week is let Corona do his thing.
Pag Meter Prediction San Luis Obispo 48 Santa Ynez 20

FINAL SLO 36 SANTA YNEZ 13