prep predictions

There's no rhyme or reason. But I did go 10-3 last week.
Friday's games
North Salinas vs. Seaside at Salinas Sports Complex: The Vikings look like they're on a mission. One more statement before league: North Salinas.
Cardinal Newman vs. Palma: There's a long ways to go before talking about a state championship. No doubt this is a gauge. Palma sure looked efficient in its first two games: Palma.
Salinas vs. North County: What made the Seaside win so big two weeks ago is Salinas followed up with an impressive win over Live Oak. Momentum is dangerous: Salinas.
Monterey vs. Encinal at MPC: The Toreadores defense has carried the team while the offense has not exploded, despite all that speed in the backfield: Encinal.
Woodside vs. Alisal: Woodside has either been very good or very bad, having scored 40 or more points in two wins and given up 40 in a loss: Woodside.
Gonzales vs. Andrew Hill: The Falcons will look to make it a sweep of their MTAL tour: Andrew Hill.
Templeton vs. King City: A win surpasses King City's entire total from last year. This is a statement game. King City.
Greenfield vs Pajaro Valley at Aptos: Erupting for a single-game school record 57 points last week, the Bruins have the highest scoring offense in the county. Greenfield.
Saturday's games
Alvarez vs. Santa Cruz: I know Santa Cruz is the defending CCS Small Division champions. But it is also winless. And Alvarez is unbeaten at home. Alvarez.
Pacific Grove vs. Aptos MPC: The Breakers will be in the MTAL hunt. I'm just not convinced this is the week they get their first win. Aptos.
Stevenson vs. St. Francis Catholic: The Pirates can't stop the pass. St. Francis has thrown seven touchdown passes this year. Enough said. St. Francis.
Harbor vs. Soledad: The seniors at Soledad have to realize they're laying the ground work for the future, which isn't now. Harbor.