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RUPE'S PICKS

High school football weekend predictions

Each week, Rich Rupprecht picks the winners for the weekend's Empire football games

JEFF KAN LEE / The Press Democrat
Casa Grande's Kahlil Keys runs the ball during a game earlier this season. In tonight's Egg Bowl, Rich Rupprecht is picking Casa Grande to beat Petaluma in a close contest.
Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:04 p.m.

FRIDAY'S PICKS

Rancho Cotate 31, Maria Carrillo 13

The Ranch has only given up 23 points in four games.

Montgomery 27, Elsie Allen 6

The Vikings’ offense comes alive.

Cardinal Newman 48, Piner 7

No one has come close to shutting down the Cardinals.

Ukiah 28, Santa Rosa 12

Wildcats can pass and run, although Panthers have only been out of one game.

Casa Grande 23, Petaluma 17

Gauchos have won the last five Egg Bowls. Don’t overlook the Trojans.

Sonoma 21, Healdsburg 20

Dragons’ offense had its best game last week against Windsor.

Analy 33, El Molino 13

Tigers have won the last 11 Golden Apple Games.

Fort Bragg 31, Clear Lake 7

The Timberwolves’ Power I running game looking pretty good.

Cloverdale 27, Kelseyville 14

Eagles’ only loss to Middletown; hard to stop Cloverdale’s ground game.

St. Helena 28, Willits 12

Saints have shown ability to score; Wolverines haven't.

Tomales 38, Calistoga 17

Braves still the favorites of the NCL II and tough at home under the lights.

Anderson Valley 40, Laytonville 6

Panthers have two league wins already

SATURDAY'S PICKS

St. Vincent 27, Lower Lake 12

No. 1 Mustangs play well at home, especially on defense.

Middletown 38, Upper Lake 7

Two 3-1 teams, but Middletown has been putting away opponents.

Point Arena 22, Potter Valley 13

Pirates at home and looking for first win.


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  1. dackanderson says...
    October 11, 2008 4:59:08 pm

    RE: Link

    MAYBE YOU CAN SPEND A CPL EXTRA MINUTES IN YOUR BUSY LIVES TO INCLUDE THE SCL DIVISION FOOTBALL STATS LIKE ANALY AND EL MOLINO, MAYBE PUT A COLUMN OR TWO, MAYBE A CPL PICTURES FROM THEIR RECENT GAME,AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EXISTANCE.IM PRETTY DISSAPPOINTED IN THE P.D.AND ITS FAILURE TO REPORT ON SMALL SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS.I AM SICK OF HEARING ABOUT RANCHO COTATI,MONTGOMERY AND CARDINAL NEWMAN.ALL IM ASKING FOR IS TO GIVE THESE KIDS A LITTLE HIGHLIGHT IN THEIR LIVES,GIVE THEM A LITTLE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. HELL,YA GAVE THOSE OTHER TEAMS 2 FULL PAGES OF CRAP THAT IS REPEATED OVER AND OVER EVERY WEEK.GIVE THEM BOYS A GLANCE

  2. dackanderson says...
    October 12, 2008 1:44:08 pm

    HEY THANKS FOR LISTENIN, I APPRECIATE THE UPDATE ON FRIDAY NITES ANALY/EL MOLINO APPLE GAME.ALL IM ASKING FOR IS TO DO A LITTLE BIT OF WORK TO KEEP THESE BOY'S ROLLING THX MUCH