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?

Shiloh at South Gwinnett: This Snellville rivalry has been lopsided in South Gwinnett’s favor. That looks to remain the case this time, but don’t overlook the Generals (0-2), who we’re told has a renewed enthusiasm under new coach Brian Montgomery. Last week’s 28-14 loss to undefeated Tift County in Tifton was far from a rout. The Comets (0-2) stayed within striking distance of M.L. King in last week’s 33-23 loss behind the play of backup quarterback Mason Hart, and are probably much better than their record. Somebody’s going to be 1-2. It’ll be the Comets. South Gwinnett 32, Shiloh 21.

Brookwood at Dacula: Everything’s fine, Brookwood fans. The quirky loss to Lassiter in the Corky Kell Classic was followed by a solid 24-7 win over Collins Hill, and the defending Class AAAAA champs are looking in good shape again. Dacula, thought to be a playoff contender, has struggled to a 0-2 start and should be the underdog in this Region 8-AAAAA opener. Brookwood 24, Dacula 14.

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