Preview of Games

Below are previews for some of the games this weekend. I'll post the preview to the NCL games later tonight.

*Note*

All of the games previewed below are played Friday night.


Bay League:

Harker (2-1) at Dougherty Valley (4-1)

This is a tough one. Until now, Harker hasn't played anyone in the NCS yet, and Dougherty Valley is a new school. Last year, Harker crushed Dougherty Valley, but that was a team made up of mostly sophomores. Dougherty Valley is in control of their own destiny -- even though they must apply for an at-large birth in the playoffs. They beat Harker, and they'll likely finish 9-1.
Prediction: Doughtery Valley wins 28-21.



Salesian (2-2) at McClymonds (2-2)

Salesian must turn their season around to have a shot at the playoffs. Right now, Berean Christian and Harker seem ready to fight for the Bay League title.
Prediction: McClymonds wins 24-20.


Berean Christina is off this week.



Bay Shore

John Swett (1-3) at Kennedy (3-1)

John Swett is likely out of the playoffs. A loss here closes the door for sure.
Prediction: Kennedy wins 35-14.



St. Marys (1-3) at St. Patrick-St. Vincent(3-1)

St. Patrick-St. Vincent is on a roll, winning three games in a row after losing their opener to Marin Catholic. St. Marys has one win, and that was because of a week one forfeit.
Prediction: St. Patrick-St. Vincent wins 42-7.



HDL Little 5

Ferndale (5-0) at McKinleyville (4-1)

This is the game of the week. McKinleyville is playing good football and will pose a challenge to Ferndale. But Ferndale is the team of the year so far and I don't see McKinleyville quite making it. But they are at home, so that might make it a little closer.
Prediction: Ferndale wins 28-14.



Marin County League

Marin Catholic (3-1) at Justin Siena (3-2)

Marin Catholic is a tough team. They opened the season with a win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent (28-7) and their only loss was to a much larger St. Ignatius. Justin Siena has three tough opponents left and must upset one in order to secure a playoff spot. Can they upset Marin Catholic? I don't think so.
Prediction: Marin Catholic wins 21-14.