After a Week 4 when they agreed on all three games they considered and were wrong two-thirds of the time, the Star Tribune's high school football analysts are approaching it differently this time.
Staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen agree on absolutely nothing in Week 5. They studied three games and predicted a different winner in each.
Jim and David both went 1-2 last week, so Paulsen is 11-4 after Week 4 2022, and La Vaque is 9-6.
Their picks and discussion for Week 5:
Rosemount Irish (4-0) at Lakeville South Cougars (3-1), 7 p.m.
Jim says: Eden Prairie beat Lakeville South two weeks ago, followed by Rosemount over Eden Prairie last week. A Lakeville South victory, which I anticipate, would close the loop. Lakeville South RB Carson Hansen has run for 688 yards, averaging 12.5 yards per carry, in three victories. Can Rosemount find a way to stop him? At least slow him down? The pick: Lakeville South 28, Rosemount 14
David says: This game isn't for the heavyweight crown, but expect one heck of a fight. Lakeville South changed its fortunes a few seasons ago by installing the Power-T offense. Rosemount made the switch this fall and hopes to ride the new look deep into the playoffs. I expect the best of two underappreciated defensive units to have the final say. The pick: Rosemount 21, Lakeville South 20
