Gridiron's Top Five
1. Seaquam SeaHawks
2. Vernon Panthers
3. Hugh Boyd Trojans
4. Ballenas Whalers
5. G.W. Graham Grizzlies
GI's Picks
Friday, 30 September
Frank Hurt @ John Barsby: Frank Hurt travels to the Island for a tough one vs the John Barsby Bulldogs. The Hornets are running and throwing well of late and will compete for sure. Barsby has been close to hitting the win column in weeks two and three, but has fallen short. Look for hungry squads taking the field Friday afternoon. GI's Pick: Barsby by 10
Holy Cross @ Handsworth (AAA): This game will be a real test for the Crusaders as their hosts are quietly putting together one of their better seasons since 2010. Handsworth will have the size advantage and they pass better than the visitors. The HC running game is potent however so this could be a close affair. GI's Pick: Royals by 9
Correlieu @ Nechako Valley: The crew from Vanderhoof is off to a good start and I see no reason for them to falter this week vs the visiting Clansmen of Quesnel. This will be a big day for the Viking offense. GI's Pick: Nechako Valley by 18 plus.
South Kamloops @ Salmon Arm: Big game in the Interior! Salmon Arm ought to run and pass its way to victory on Friday. I don't see the Titan defense being able to slow em down. GI's Pick: Golds by 14
Windsor @ Hugh Boyd: This contest is a co-"game of the week" pick in my books. Two veteren coaching staffs with plenty of experience against one another bring two good squads on to the playing field to contest the W. The line of scrimmage goes to Hugh Boyd and the so called-skill positions to Windsor. In either case the difference is not too huge to overcome. Big plays, defending big plays and roster depth are going to be decisive in this game. GI's Pick: Hugh Boyd wears em down in the second half....Trojans by 9
D.P. Todd @ College Heights: This game will be close. College Heights has an edge in terms of experienced players. GI's Pick: Cougars by 6
Westsyde @ Nanaimo District: Part two of a home and home series gets played Friday night under the lights in Nanaimo. Westsyde won last year's contest. Nanaimo will win this year however as they have a massive roster and plenty of experience to boot. Look for big offensive production by the Islanders on the ground and via the air. GI's Pick: Islanders by 17 plus.
Pitt Meadows @ Vernon: Another home and home winds up this weekend with Pitt taking the trip north. Vernon is smarting after a big loss vs Abbey last week. This will be just what the Dr. ordered. GI's Pick: Vernon by 18 plus.
Saturday, 1 October
Abbottsford (AAA) @ Robert Bateman: Bateman is a pleasant surprise this year! The Timberwolves have been playing solid ball and their triple option game has been doing a great job chewing up defenses. Abbey is a true powerhouse however and a threat to score big on every snap. The Panthers also are big and deep up front on both sides of the ball. GI's Pick: Panthers by 20
Howe Sound @ Valleyview: This will be a back and forth affair. Howe Sound has the size and roster depth in this contest. GI's Pick: Sounders by 7
Ballenas @ Seaquam: Co-"game of the week" right here. Seaquam has been very impressive throughout the first three weeks of the season. Ballenas is coming off of a huge game vs Barsby and showed some great things en-route to their victory. The match-ups: Size to Seaquam; Speed-draw; Receivers-draw; physicality, slight edge Seaquam; depth-Seaquam. GI's Pick: SeaHawks by 10
Duchess Park @ Clarence Fulton: This is a good game for both squads. The Maroons are on an up-year and are playing at home. Gotta give em this one. GI's Pick: Fulton by 11
1. Seaquam SeaHawks
2. Vernon Panthers
3. Hugh Boyd Trojans
4. Ballenas Whalers
5. G.W. Graham Grizzlies
GI's Picks
Friday, 30 September
Frank Hurt @ John Barsby: Frank Hurt travels to the Island for a tough one vs the John Barsby Bulldogs. The Hornets are running and throwing well of late and will compete for sure. Barsby has been close to hitting the win column in weeks two and three, but has fallen short. Look for hungry squads taking the field Friday afternoon. GI's Pick: Barsby by 10
Holy Cross @ Handsworth (AAA): This game will be a real test for the Crusaders as their hosts are quietly putting together one of their better seasons since 2010. Handsworth will have the size advantage and they pass better than the visitors. The HC running game is potent however so this could be a close affair. GI's Pick: Royals by 9
Correlieu @ Nechako Valley: The crew from Vanderhoof is off to a good start and I see no reason for them to falter this week vs the visiting Clansmen of Quesnel. This will be a big day for the Viking offense. GI's Pick: Nechako Valley by 18 plus.
South Kamloops @ Salmon Arm: Big game in the Interior! Salmon Arm ought to run and pass its way to victory on Friday. I don't see the Titan defense being able to slow em down. GI's Pick: Golds by 14
Windsor @ Hugh Boyd: This contest is a co-"game of the week" pick in my books. Two veteren coaching staffs with plenty of experience against one another bring two good squads on to the playing field to contest the W. The line of scrimmage goes to Hugh Boyd and the so called-skill positions to Windsor. In either case the difference is not too huge to overcome. Big plays, defending big plays and roster depth are going to be decisive in this game. GI's Pick: Hugh Boyd wears em down in the second half....Trojans by 9
D.P. Todd @ College Heights: This game will be close. College Heights has an edge in terms of experienced players. GI's Pick: Cougars by 6
Westsyde @ Nanaimo District: Part two of a home and home series gets played Friday night under the lights in Nanaimo. Westsyde won last year's contest. Nanaimo will win this year however as they have a massive roster and plenty of experience to boot. Look for big offensive production by the Islanders on the ground and via the air. GI's Pick: Islanders by 17 plus.
Pitt Meadows @ Vernon: Another home and home winds up this weekend with Pitt taking the trip north. Vernon is smarting after a big loss vs Abbey last week. This will be just what the Dr. ordered. GI's Pick: Vernon by 18 plus.
Saturday, 1 October
Abbottsford (AAA) @ Robert Bateman: Bateman is a pleasant surprise this year! The Timberwolves have been playing solid ball and their triple option game has been doing a great job chewing up defenses. Abbey is a true powerhouse however and a threat to score big on every snap. The Panthers also are big and deep up front on both sides of the ball. GI's Pick: Panthers by 20
Howe Sound @ Valleyview: This will be a back and forth affair. Howe Sound has the size and roster depth in this contest. GI's Pick: Sounders by 7
Ballenas @ Seaquam: Co-"game of the week" right here. Seaquam has been very impressive throughout the first three weeks of the season. Ballenas is coming off of a huge game vs Barsby and showed some great things en-route to their victory. The match-ups: Size to Seaquam; Speed-draw; Receivers-draw; physicality, slight edge Seaquam; depth-Seaquam. GI's Pick: SeaHawks by 10
Duchess Park @ Clarence Fulton: This is a good game for both squads. The Maroons are on an up-year and are playing at home. Gotta give em this one. GI's Pick: Fulton by 11
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