High School Football Predictions

I was humbled a bit last week in my predictions of high-school football games played in Patch coverage areas from Stone Mountain to Cumming.

After a can-you-believe-it 21-3 record the first week, I cooled off to a 16-6 mark last week (38-9 overall). I only missed badly on one pick. Really.

So, let's lace 'em up for another week. Are you ready?

Harrison at : Well, it’s clear the Milton Eagles can’t continue what they started last week — eight turnovers in a 42-16 loss to Walton. A chance for redemption and to get back into the win column comes calling this Friday when winless Harrison visits. Now before you pencil in a second win for the Eagles, consider this: Harrison may be 0-2, but both losses were one-score decisions to undefeated teams West Forsyth and Woodstock. We still like the Eagles to right the ship this week. Milton 19, Harrison 16.

Duluth at : People might have overlooked this game when perusing the schedule before the season started. But this has the makings of an entertaining game. Alpharetta (1-1) ran into strong playoff contender last week in Mill Creek in a 42-7 loss, but the Raiders were able to move the ball. The Duluth Wildcats are 2-0 and coming off a 55-21 win over Northview. OK, so it was Northview, but the Wildcats are much better than the team Alpharetta beat 44-17 last year. If you like points, you might like this game. Duluth 32, Alpharetta 30.

at Strong Rock Christian: King’s Ridge looks to go 3-0 in Friday’s game against what looks to be an improved Strong Rock team (1-1). The Tigers should win, but don’t be surprised if this is closer that last year’s 27-0 victory. King’s Ridge 24, Strong Rock 14.

Our Lady of Mercy at : Sorry, but mercy may not apply in this one. Our Lady (1-1) averages 40 points per game. St. Francis (1-0), playing a non-region schedule, is still learning the ropes. Our Lady 34, St. Francis 7.

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