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High School Football Predictions

Peachtree Ridge should keep pace with win; Duluth faces key matchup.

Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain.

Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below...if you dare.

Last week’s best picks: Grayson 42, Shiloh 14 (actual score, Grayson 42, Shiloh 14); Blessed Trinity 21, Westminster 17 (actual score, Blessed Trinity 21, Westminster 14).

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Last week’s worst picks: North Forsyth 21, Northview 20 (actual score, Northview 39, North Forsyth 13); Stone Mountain 24, Columbia 12 (actual score, Columbia 21, Stone Mountain 7); West Forsyth 24, Alpharetta 21 (actual score, Alpharetta 27, West Forsyth 14).

Last week's record: 10-6. Overall record: 107-30.

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Are you ready for another round of picks?

Peachtree Ridge at Collins Hill: This is an interesting matchup of Suwanee teams that seem talented enough to make the playoffs. Peachtree Ridge (4-1, 2-0 Region 7-AAAAA) is in a three-way tie with North Gwinnett and Norcross for first place in the region and can take an important step with a win this week if it wants to challenge for the region title. Collins Hill (2-3, 1-1) put its best game together in a 35-13 win over Duluth. The Eagles can pull off the upset at home, but the Lions, winners of four straight, are on a hot streak. Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 24.

at Mountain View: Postseason chances could be lost in this Region 7-AAAAA game in Lawrenceville. Duluth (2-3, 0-2) needs a win badly. The Wildcats have lost three games in a row after losing in overtime at Alpharetta last month. Mountain View (2-3, 1-1) has won two of three, including a surprising 9-7 win over Mill Creek, and a competitive showing in a 28-17 loss to Peachtree Ridge. Duluth 24, Mountain View 20.

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




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