Weekend picks

No rhyme or reason, but I was five seconds away from perfection last week. An 11-1 mark puts the season record at 15-3.
Friday's games
Riverdale at Gonzales: Barring a tie, someone is going to end a double-digit losing streak. Pick: Gonzales.
Alvarez at Monterey: Two teams averaging over 40 points a game have yet to be tested. Pick: Monterey.
St. Joseph vs Palma at Sports Complex: St. Joseph was one win away from playing for a state title last year. Pick: Palma.
Seaside at Soquel: A battle of reigning league champions is about all these two squads share in common. Pick: Seaside.
North County at King City: About all King City can hope for is the drive wears down the high flying Condors. Pick: North County.
Chowchilla at Alisal: If the Trojans are going to get into the win column, they'll have to beat a team that is undefeated. Pick: Alisal.
Harbor at Greenfield: The Pirates gave up 48 points last week to Stevenson. Greenfield ran up 51 points in its opener. Pick: Greenfield.
Stevenson at Monte Vista: Last year Stevenson scored the first 14 points before Monte Vista ran off 55 unanswered points. Pick: Monte Vista.
St. Francis Catholic at Pacific Grove: One more win matches the Breakers entire win total from last year. Pick: St. Francis.
Harker at Soledad: A member of the North Coast Section, Harker has already beaten one MTAL team. Pick: Harker.
Saturday's game
Salinas at Santa Teresa: Moral wise, this is a must win for Salinas, who faces the unbeaten Saints. Pick: Salinas.