High School Football Predictions

Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain.

Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare.

Last week’s best picks: Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 24 (actual score, Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 27); Parkview 21, Central Gwinnett 14 (actual score, Parkview 22, Central Gwinnett 15).

Last week’s worst picks: Shiloh 17, Archer 14 (actual score, Archer 35, Shiloh 0); Lambert 21, Johns Creek 20 (actual score, Johns Creek 23, Lambert 0).

Last week's record: 17-6-1. Overall record: 124-36-1.

Are you ready for another round of picks?

vs. Hughes (Hallford Stadium): As the Stephenson Jaguars (6-0, 3-0 in the region) have rolled through Region 2-AAAAA so far this season, you know it’s been difficult not to look ahead. Still ahead on the schedule are the region's three other 3-0 teams: East Coweta (Oct. 21), Newnan (Oct. 28) and M.L. King (Nov. 4). But don’t worry about the Jags overlooking this week’s opponent. Hughes (2-4 overall, 3-0 in the region) has lost four in a row and will offer little challenge. The Jags better be ready the final three weeks, however. Stephenson 38, Hughes 14.

Southwest DeKalb vs. (Saturday, Hallford Stadium): Redan’s playoff hopes dimmed considerably with last week’s 35-21 loss to Chamblee. The Raiders (2-4 overall and in Region 6-AAAA) are two games behind the No. 4 playoff position and must leap over five other teams to get there. One of those teams is Southwest DeKalb (4-2), which has won four of five. SW DeKalb 28, Redan 14.

Scott Bernarde is the Associate Regional Editor for 12 Patch sites in Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.

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