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| GAME | PICK | COMMENT |
| *Golden Valley (2-2) at Atwater (1-2) | Atwater, 28-21 | Both teams believe they can battle for the CCC title, and winning this game is the first step |
| *Buhach Colony (2-2) at Pitman (2-2) | Pitman, 35-21 | Pride won’t score 77 like last week, nor will BC get blanked; Pitman too balanced to lose |
| *Turlock (0-3) at Los Banos (2-2) | Los Banos, 28-14 | Tigers were spanked by St. Mary’s last week, so look for QB Erik Martin & Co. to rebound |
| *Oakdale (3-0) at Central Valley (2-1) | Oakdale, 35-14 | Mustangs beat back-to-back NorCal powers and are the two-time defending VOL champs |
| *Ceres (0-3) at Sonora (3-0) | Sonora, 24-10 | No one has yet to stop RB Dan Link (453 yards, 5 TDs), and he’s at home on the ’Cats turf |
| *Manteca (3-0) at Weston Ranch (1-2) | Manteca, 33-7 | WR Reggie Bell had 3 TDs in last week’s 55-0, and Buffs will throw deep to him in this one |
| *Sierra (3-0) at East Union (2-1) | Sierra, 31-17 | EU’s early-season magic might have run its course, as the Timberwolves play tough ‘D’ |
| Jesuit (1-2) vs. Modesto (1-2) at MJC | Jesuit, 28-22 | Panthers scored season-high 48 last week, and this isn’t one of Jesuit’s better teams |
| Patterson (1-2) at Downey (1-2) | Downey, 34-28 | Do ailing Tigers have enough DBs when QB Jason Lee sends five receivers into the pattern? |
| Davis (2-1) at Clovis East (1-3) | Davis, 17-10 | Clovis East is struggling, and Spartans need a win here to avoid a two-game losing streak |
| **Vacaville (2-1) vs. Enochs (0-3) | Vacaville, 35-7 | Vaca averaging 43 points a game, while Enochs surrendered 55 last week against Manteca |
| Johansen (1-2) at Central Catholic (3-0) | Central, 28-13 | Won’t be as bad as last year’s 35-0 rout, but Raiders have too much for Vikings to hang |
| Merced (0-3) at Del Oro (3-0) | Del Oro, 35-14 | Schedule gets more difficult for Bears — Del Oro is one of state’s top Division 2 schools |
| Livingston (2-1) at Mariposa (1-2) | Livingston, 21-20 | Small-school game with plenty at stake: Livingston wants six wins to earn a playoff berth |
| Orestimba (2-1) at Delhi (0-3) | Orestimba, 31-6 | Mike Suesue sparked last week’s win over TC with 94-yard kick return, could do it again |
| Ripon Christian (2-1) at Denair (1-2) | Denair 28-14 | Home fans love to watch Dylan Souza (408 yards, 5 TDs) run, and he’ll have opportunities |
| Riverbank (1-2) at Waterford (0-3) | Riverbank, 21-14 | Coach Aaron Thurman would love to celebrate back-to-back wins, a rarity for Riverbank |
| Summerville (2-1) at Le Grand (0-3) | S’ville, 34-14 | This is a nice chance for QB Zach Roberson (769 yards, 6 TDs) to prepare for MLL games |
| ***Gustine (1-2) vs. Turlock Chr. (2-1) | Gustine, 20-13 | Redskins’ goal is to keep WR Cody Alldrin out of the end zone; he’s already scored 5 TDs |
| Escalon (3-0) at Linden (2-1) | Escalon, 31-7 | Cougars must avoid letdown after beating Buhach Colony; Lions WR Aaron Judge is a stud |
| Hilmar (3-0) at Calaveras (2-1) | Hilmar, 24-17 | Great small-school battle: Calaveras hits harder than anyone ’Jackets have faced this year |
| Hughson (1-2) at Amador (2-1) | Amador, 26-13 | Hughson’s chance to get back in the playoff race, though winning in the foothills is difficult |
| Ripon (2-1) at Bret Harte (2-1) | Ripon, 21-13 | Ripon was shut out last week, and needs momentum as its TVL opener approaches |
| Modesto Chr. (3-0) at Argonaut (3-0) | MC, 31-28 | Defense is the ‘X’ factor: If MC can slow Mustangs’ power run game, Crusaders take this |
| Lathrop (0-3) at Big Valley Chr. (2-1) | Big Valley, 21-14 | Lathrop’s first-year program has struggled, providing opportunity for small-school Lions |
| * league games; ** at Johansen High; *** at Livingston High | ||
| Richard T. Estrada in week 3: 22-6 (.786). Year to date: 66-24 (.733). | ||
