Football picks

No rhyme or reason, but 9-2 puts me within 13 wins of 100 at 83-20.

North Salinas at Salinas: A win could give the Cowboys the top seed in Division I. Pick: Salinas.
Palma at San Benito: The only losses the Balers have suffered in the last two years in November have come from Palma. Pick: Palma.
Stevenson at Soledad: Both teams saw their playoff hopes diminished in losses last week. Pick: Soledad.
North County at Christopher: A win would move the Condors into a tie for first in the Pacific. Pick: Christopher.
Greenfield at Pacific Grove: The Breakers hope this isn't their final home game of the year. Pick: Pacific Grove.
Gonzales vs. Marina at Seaside: The Spartans can finish at .500 for the first time in 12 years with a win. Pick: Gonzales.
Seaside at Alvarez: Edric Gamble's injured ankle should not keep him out of tonight's game. Pick: Alvarez.
Saturday's games
 King City at Carmel: The Padres must be careful not to be looking ahead to next week's battle for 'The Shoe'. Pick: Carmel.
 Hartnell at Reedley: Thanks to Reedley, the Panthers control their fate towards a conference title. Pick: Hartnell.
 MPC at Gavilan: Winless on the road, the Lobos are looking to snap a three-game skid. Pick: MPC.