Week One preps predictions

 We present our picks for the first week of the season.  Given the newness of it all, we have little in the way of observation on which to base our picks.

These Liberty guys will be doing a lot more than just watching on Friday, when the Minutemen host Broadway.

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Therefore, we employ a scientific methodology, including coins, darts and tea leaves to deduce our picks.

So, here we go:

Northside 21 vs. Jeff Forest 17

Sorry.  You don’t pick against the defending state champs.  This one could come down to the wire.

Last year, Northside, 28-6.

Liberty 28 vs. Broadway 13

Last year, the Minutemen fell asleep at the switch in the first half.  Their comeback against the Gobblers gave a hot start to the season.

No such drama this time.

Last year, Liberty, 28-20.

Cave Spring 28 vs. Staunton River 19

Look for the Knights to make a nice run in the postseason.  Eagles need a moral victory in this one, though they’re certainly going for more.

Last year, Cave Spring, 26-0.

Brookville 31 @ Martinsville 14

Good chance for the Bees to state their intentions for the rest of the season.

Last year, Brookville, 27-14.

Franklin County 26 vs. E.C. Glass 18

FrankCo flexes some Div. 5 muscle on its former Hilltopper peers.

Last year, Franklin County, 28-11.

Heritage 20 vs. Magna Vista 14

Pioneers were stunned last year by the Magnums.  This year, they’ll be ready for ‘em.

Last year, Magna Vista, 35-0.

William Byrd 16 @ Rustburg 13

Byrd has too much depth and too much experience for an improving Rusty crew.

Last year, Byrd, 33-14.

Alleghany 28 vs. Covington 6

Mounties get off to a big start against in-county rival.  Won’t be able to match last season’s thrashing, though.

Last year, Alleghany, 50-0.

Lord Bot 21 vs. James River 20

Good opening game for the Cavs.  Don’t be fooled, though.  This James River crew is a decent one.

Last year, LB, 21-6.