Football picks

No rhyme or reason, yet 10-3 is a decent start. Shame on me for going with my heart in one of those losses.
Friday's games
 Los Altos vs. Marina at MPC: No creampuffs on the Mariners schedule this season as they face a squad that was 8-2 last year. Pick: Los Altos.
 Alvarez at Alisal: The fourth quarter was more Alvarez like after it scored the games last 15 points last week. Pick: Alvarez.
 St. Francis vs. Palma at Rabobank: As impressive as Palma was in last week's win over Carmel, St. Francis was equally dominating in beating Oak Grove. Pick: St. Francis.
 Monterey at Soquel: The Toreadores need to be careful tonight. These teams are similar in how they control the ball. Pick: Monterey.
 Aptos at Seaside: The Mariners only setback to a CCS team in their last 23 games was to Valley Christian in the 2012 Division III title game. Pick: Aptos.
 Hanford West at King City: From a confidence factor, this is a big game for the Mustangs, who were knocked off their horse last week. Pick: King City.
 Pajaro Valley at Greenfield: Don't expect an aerial assault as both teams combined for eight passes last week. Pick: Greenfield.
 Pacific Grove at Monte Vista: The Breakers offense looked awful good last week. The defense looked even better. Pick: Pacific Grove.
 Saturday's games
 North Salinas at North County: Hearing it doesn't belong in the Gabilan Division has fueled the Vikings fire. Pick: North Salinas.
 Salinas at Carmel: The last time these two teams both lost a season opener was in 2000. Injuries are a concern for the Padres. Pick: Salinas.
 Monterey Peninsula at Los Medanos: The Lobos have to discover a run game to give that defense a little more rest. Pick: MPC.
 Hartnell at Redwoods: Afternoon starts are rare for Hartnell. Michael Turner could have a field day picking a part that defense. Pick: Hartnell.