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| GAME | PICK | COMMENT |
| *Buhach Colony (3-2) at Atwater (3-1) | Atwater, 34-24 | QB Nathan Sanchez gives Atwater the edge in the Bloss Bowl; BC has lost two straight |
| *Merced (0-4) at Los Banos (3-2) | Los Banos, 28-21 | If Tigers are to achieve their goal of winning CCC, they must start by beating Merced |
| *Turlock (0-4) at Golden Valley (2-3) | GV, 34-20 | Both have QBs struggling with consistency, but Cougars have the better supporting cast |
| *Ceres (0-4) at Oakdale (4-0) | Oakdale, 35-7 | Clock-consuming wing-T will dominate this one; Ceres QB Josh Edwards will challenge 'D' |
| *East Union (2-2) at Weston Ranch (1-3) | East Union, 24-14 | EU has shot at the playoffs if it beats VOL's second-tier teams; the Ranch is one of them |
| *Sonora (4-0) at Central Valley (2-2) | Sonora, 35-20 | Sonora RB Dan Link has four 100-yard games, including 161 in last week's win over Ceres |
| *Manteca (3-1) at Sierra (4-0) | Sierra, 24-21 | Manteca 'D' has back-to-back shutouts, but T'wolves are potent with RB Jarrod Daniels |
| Modesto (1-3) at Patterson (2-2) | Patterson, 28-20 | Patterson gets tested by RB James Ingram, but can Panthers stop QB Cody Weinzheimer? |
| Lincoln (3-1) at Downey (1-3) | Lincoln, 49-21 | Good test for Downey QB Jason Lee; Lincoln is ferocious and will be ready for his passing |
| Davis (2-2) at Lodi (1-3) | Davis, 24-10 | Davis has dropped two in a row, but it has twice the talent of Lodi and will take this one |
| **Tracy (4-0) vs. Beyer (1-3) | Tracy, 42-20 | With QB Justin Usiak on the mend, Beyer lacking the firepower to stay with speedy Tracy |
| Bear Creek (1-3) at Johansen (1-3) | Johansen, 28-13 | Opportunity for defending champion Vikings to build momentum before going into MMC |
| Central Catholic (4-0) at St. Mary's (4-0) | St. Mary's, 35-24 | Rams one of the best teams in the state, but CC's big offensive line will keep this one close |
| Bret Harte (2-2) at Escalon (4-0) | Escalon, 42-14 | Cougars are rolling behind powerful RB Steve Silva (688 yards, 11 TDs), offensive line |
| Linden (2-2) at Hughson (1-3) | Linden, 28-14 | Lions have one of top receivers in Aaron Judge, and offense impressed in loss to Escalon |
| Amador (3-1) at Modesto Chr. (4-0) | MC, 45-21 | Crusaders have too much quickness for foothill teams; great chance to see a fun offense |
| Calaveras (2-2) at Ripon (3-1) | Calaveras, 21-14 | Ripon will get a heavy dose of RB Monti Wilson, one of the foothills' top defensive units |
| Le Grand (0-4) at Riverbank (2-2) | Le Grand, 28-13 | Riverbank's one of the feel-good stories, but Bulldogs get a win before they enter SL play |
| ***Ripon Chr. (2-2) at Turlock Chr. (3-1) | RC, 27-21 | Big game for both small schools, as they count wins toward their possible playoff berths |
| Waterford (0-4) at Gustine (1-3) | Gustine, 24-7 | Visiting Wildcats can't find their rhythm on offense; Gustine has dropped three in a row |
| Argonaut (3-1) at Hilmar (4-0) | Argonaut 27-21 | Two of the top small schools, and plenty of stars on both sides; possible playoff preview |
| Delhi (0-4) at Livingston (3-1) | Livingston, 35-0 | Resurgent Wolves can use this game to boost their confidence heading into the WAC |
| Denair (2-2) at Orestimba (3-1) | Orestimba, 28-20 | Pious brothers have the folks in Newman excited; could Warriors go into the WAC at 4-1? |
| Mariposa (1-3) at Summerville (3-1) | S'ville, 31-14 | Bears are putting points with QB Zach Roberson at the controls; Mariposa is struggling |
| Bradshaw Chr. (3-1) at Big Valley Chr. (3-1) | Bradshaw, 35-21 | Bradshaw is averaging 53 points in its last three games; only lost to Summerville, 42-21 |
| * league games; ** at Modesto JC; *** at Delhi High | ||
| Richard T. Estrada in week 4: 22-3 (.880). Year to date: 88-27 (.765). | ||
