the week in high school football

I am a torn man
For years I have wanted to do the Telegraphs football picks because I was sure that I would win, because after all, I do know sports. Well after three week of picking I am not winning.
Sure I still expect to win, but some of these games are driving me to drinking on Friday nights.
It all started with the Howard-Central game a few weeks ago. I go with Central  and they are winning late, but the Huskies score, go for two and win 30-29. That one was hurtful for me.
Last week I was all set to pick Westside over West Laurens, but I changed the pick on Thursday to WL.
Naturally WL loses by 3 after leading much of the game.
I think I need some luck to turn my way
This week is equally difficult, and after two days of looking, I still am undecided on six of them.
Warner Robins-HOCO - My heart picks Warner Robins. I mean I did go to school there and they have the tradition and seem to have a solid team this year. However, HOCO is the hot team right now, the glamour team of the area with Jake Fromm being recruited by everyone. My heart says Warner Robins, but common sense says,, well we will have to wait and see.


Westside-Central: The Seminoles have NEVER lost to a Macon school in football. So why is this pick so difficult ? Because I think Central is gonna knock them off. I really really think they will. It's not that Westside doesn't have a great team, they are undefeated and coming off of a huge win, while Central failed its early big test with Howard. Both teams are loaded with skill players and it will come down to who can stop who. MY heart says Central, but common sense tells me that Westside has a kicker in Halvorson that can win a game. So I am 100 percent that I will  pick - hmm Derrick Evans and Ivorie Childers or Steve Dolphus and Geremie Mitchell. HMMM let me think about it.


Aquinas- Stratford: It is time for me to put up or shut up. I picked Stratford to win the region , so I need to pick then to win this home game right ?
I just don't know.
The Eagles are improved from last year and have a quarterback with weapons. But can I pick them to win THIS game. MY heart says go with the Eagles, but my mind says go the other way. You will have to read the paper to see what I end up doing.


I also struggle with MDS-Strong Rock and Lagrange-Mary Persons as well as Kendrick and Rutland,,
Flipping a coin maybe.


KoKNows sports honor roll
Covenants- Leon Simmons and Christian Tate- These guys are running over opponents and after looking at their schedule, they have a great chance to go undefeated this year. Both of these guys gained over 100 yards last week, and both  could play at most schools in Macon. It is true that the competition level is weak, but they are getting it done at the level they are playing at, which deserves some attention. I still want to see the 4.5 though.
FPD- Reggie Gant- ran for 65 yards and a score as FPDs offense woke up in the second half against Monticello
Tattnall Square- Dustin Mack continues to improve at quarterback, leading Tattnall to a hard earned win over Strong Rock
MDS- got its first win over GMS and Hardwick, a sophomore running back, had 122 yards on the ground. The Cavs are getting solid quarterback play from Pinkney Gilchrist and have a tough game with Strong Rock this weekend
Rutland- Ladarian Womack had 79 yards rushing against Howard and was really the only bright spot for the Hurricanes
Howard- Courviosier King and Jaqwun Stinson- might be the best qb-rb tandem in Macon this year and they have led Howard to a 4-0 start. The schedule gets tough in a week when they take on West Laurens.
Westside- had a big win over West Laurens with Knowlton, Dolphus and Mitchell all having big games.
Southwest- Has a crucial game this week against Spencer. Jordan Slocum a freshman quarterback had a great game in a loss to Peach County, and will have to continue to get better if the Patriots want to make the playoffs.


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