Weekend picks

No rhyme or reason. But at 4-2 last week, far from perfection.
Friday's games
Aptos at Monterey, 7:30 p.m.: The Toreadores will not have revolving quarterbacks this year. Pick: Monterey.
St. Francis vs. Palma at Salinas Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m.: Jack Baird's first 100 yard rushing effort came against St. Francis last year. Pick: St. Francis.
North Salinas at Pioneer, 7:30 p.m.: Both teams are still searching for an identity after season opening losses. Pick: Pioneer.
King City at Alvarez, 7:30 p.m.: The Eagles haven't won two straight games in six years. Pick: Alvarez.
Pacific Grove vs. Pajaro Valley at Watsonville High, 7:30 p.m.: The Grizzlies last win came against Pacific Grove. Pick: Pacific Grove.
Gonzales at Santa Maria, 7:30 p.m.: Owners of 13 straight losses, the streak will come to an end for Gonzales. Just not this week. Pick: Santa Maria.
Avenal at Greenfield, 7:30 p.m.: By the end of the night, Avenal will need some Advil. Pick: Greenfield.
Soledad at Templeton, 7:30 p.m.: A few years back, Templeton wanted to join the Mission Trail Athletic League. Pick. Templeton.
Saturday's games
Alisal at North County, 2 p.m.: The Condors are coming off a 51-point uprising. Pick: North County.
Harbor at Stevenson, 2 p.m.: One team nicknamed the Pirates believes they're a playoff caliber team. Pick: Stevenson.
Harker vs. Marina at Monterey High, 2 p.m.: The Mariners first game playing 11 man football. Pick: Harker.
Carmel vs. Menlo at Woodside High, 7 p.m.: A 13-game winning streak will henge on how well the defense plays. Pick: Carmel.
Seaside at Salinas, 7 p.m.: The Cowboys will miss quarterback Junior Cortez more than they'll admit. Pick: Seaside.