In recognition of Yom Kippur, many prep football programs have either moved games to Thursday or scheduled them at 5 p.m. Friday to complete games before sundown. With an extra night of football, we're adding a bonus pick. So far, David is proving that it doesn't pay to think too much, using common sense to bump his record to 13-8. Jim, losing two of three last week, fell to 10-11.
THURSDAY
Minnetonka (3-3) at Eden Prairie (5-0), 7 p.m.
Jim says: Let's see, Minnetonka is coming off a disappointing loss to Edina while Eden Prairie had a week off to get healthy. The Skippers have too much pride to get run over, but Eden Prairie has too much of everything else.
Pick: Eden Prairie 36, Minnetonka 14.
David says: This series has seen some grinding, low-scoring games. Minnetonka needs one of those types of games to stay competitive. But don't expect Eden Prairie to be gracious hosts.
Pick: Eden Prairie 28, Minnetonka 13.
FRIDAY
Lakeville North (4-1) at Lakeville South (2-3), 7 p.m.
Jim says: Lakeville North still is trying to find itself offensively, but defense keeps it close in every game. Mistake-prone South needs to be pret'-near perfect to win back the Big Cat Trophy.
Pick: Lakeville North 21, Lakeville South 12.
David says: You would think a rivalry game against a favored opponent with injuries at key positions favors a Lakeville South upset. But you would be wrong. North's defense finds a way.
