High School Basketball Picks: Week 3

Bragging rights on the line in this backyard rivalry game.
Mojave 52, Cheyenne 47

Rattlers make a big play in game that comes down to one possession.
Mojave 56, Cheyenne 55

Winner has an inside track at hosting a home playoff game.
Palo Verde 65, Durango 59

Doubt I’ll pick against Palo Verde unless it’s playing Bishop Gorman or Centennial.
Palo Verde 70, Durango 63

Coronado is the team to beat in the Southeast.
Coronado 62, Green Valley 54

Coronado will go into Foothill rematch undefeated in league play.
Coronado 65, Green Valley 57

Basic is a much better team at home.
Basic 59, Eldorado 54

Josh Villaros can score with the best.
Basic 61, Eldorado 50

Should be an easy win for the Bulldogs.
Centennial 81, Bonanza 63

Bengals are no match for Darrian Traylor.
Centennial 73, Bonanza 63

Faith Lutheran is the surprise of the Division I-A. Well done, Crusaders.
Faith Lutheran 70, Mojave 63

Parity makes the Division 1-A Sunset fascinating.
Mojave 60, Faith Lutheran 57

The speed and athleticism of Las Vegas will overwhelm Foothill.
Las Vegas 77, Foothill 63

Upset special. Foothill’s defense will patrol the paint effectively.
Foothill 68, Las Vegas 64

Anyone have a coin? This one appears evenly matched.
Shadow Ridge 60, Desert Oasis 57

Diamondbacks are primed for a big victory.
Desert Oasis 59, Shadow Ridge 56

Struggling Silverado will keep this rivalry close.
Green Valley 57, Silverado 49

Or not. Gators grab therapeutic blowout.
Green Valley 74, Silverado 52