Football picks

No rhyme or reason, but still searching for perfection after a 9-1 record leaves the overall mark at 74-18.

Thursday's games
 North Salinas at Seaside: One of these teams will be in the Pacific Division next fall. Pick: North Salinas.
 Alvarez at Salinas: The Cowboys might be running on fumes, having played eight straight games. Pick: Salinas:
 Monte Vista at Alisal: The Trojans only win this season has come at home. Pick: Monte Vista.

Friday's games
 Palma vs. Monterey at MPC: With rain in the forecast, turnovers could dictate the outcome. Pick: Palma.
 Marina at Greenfield: These two teams have lost a combined 18 straight games. Pick: Greenfield:
 King City at Pacific Grove: A dynamic ground game comes in handy in the rain. Pick: Pacific Grove:

Saturday's games
 Soledad at Carmel: The last time Soledad beat Carmel, head coach Frankie Berlanga was a player in 2000. Pick: Carmel:
 Watsonville at North County: Did anyone believe North County was a potential playoff team this year? Pick: North County:
 Gonzales at Stevenson: The Pirates control their fate towards a playoff spot. Pick: Stevenson:
 MPC at Yuba: The Lobos are still looking for their first road win of the year. Pick: Yuba.
 Gavilan at Hartnell: One of the highest scoring teams in the state against one of the worse defenses. Pick: Hartnell.