Football picks

No rhyme or reason, so here goes nothing.
Thursday's game
Carmel at Palma: Only one county team has beaten Palma in back-to-back seasons over the last 25 years: Pick: Carmel.
Friday's games
 Aptos at Salinas: The defending  CCS Division III champion Mariners looked awful good against Carmel in a scrimmage. Pick: Aptos.
 Half Moon Bay at Monterey: The Toreadores could showcase a new look on offense with similar results. Pick: Monterey.
 Soledad at Alvarez: Alvarez looked like a team with something to prove at last week's jamboree. Pick: Alvarez.
 Alisal at North Salinas: Don't be mislead by the youth at North Salinas. Last year's JV team was undefeated. Pick: North Salinas.
 Monte Vista at King City: Slow starts have been a thorn in King City's side the last four years. Pick: King City.
 Seaside at Skyline (Oakland): The well isn't completely dry at Seaside: Pick: Seaside.
 Pacific Grove at Watsonville: Jason Leach's first carry against Watsonville last year was 99 yards. Pick: Pacific Grove.
Saturday's games
 Gonzales at North County: Two teams looking to snap the two longest current losing streaks in the county. Pick: North County.
 Greenfield at St. Francis Catholic: The Bruins have had a full year to think about squandering a 20-point second half lead to St. Francis. Pick: St. Francis.
 Marina at San Lorenzo Valley: Duplicating or surpassing last year's record breaking season means playing better defense for Marina. Pick: SLV.
 Yuba at Hartnell: Quarterback Michael Turner didn't throw his first interception last year until his 100th attempt for the Panthers. Pick: Hartnell.
 Redwood at MPC: Not only does Redwoods have to make an eight-hour bus drive, but it's also looking to snap a four-game losing streak: Pick: MPC.