Picks: Basic receives nod to edge Silverado in Week Nine

Spencer Patterson

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 | 11:04 a.m.

Can't believe it's Week Nine already. Seems like just yesterday my season of futility began. Never fear, though. Redemption will come in the postseason.

WEEK NINE

Tonight's Games

BASIC (4-4, 3-0) at SILVERADO (4-4, 1-2), 7 p.m.

The Southeast Division title already in the bag, the Wolves are playing for pride. The Skyhawks had trouble against Chaparral's passing attack two weeks ago, and Basic QB Mark Rose can light up the sky with the best of them.

Pick -- Basic 28, Silverado 24

BISHOP GORMAN (5-3, 3-0) at WESTERN (4-4, 2-1), 7 p.m.

Playing with a full roster again, the Gaels are gunning for an outright Northwest Division title. A loss could mean a three-way tie for first, but the scrappy Warriors simply don't have the horses to pull the upset.

Pick -- Gorman 34, Western 26

DESERT PINES (6-2, 2-1) at VALLEY (4-4, 1-2), 7 p.m.

Coming off the upset of the year against Eldorado, the Jaguars should go into the playoffs on a high note.

Pick -- Desert Pines 21, Valley 14

GREEN VALLEY (3-5, 0-3) at CHAPARRAL (5-3, 1-2), 7 p.m.

The Gators' last gasp at a playoff berth falls short.

Pick -- Chaparral 38, Green Valley 13

RANCHO (2-6, 0-3) at ELDORADO (6-2, 2-1), 7 p.m.

Sundevils get back on track and clinch the Northeast title.

Pick -- Eldorado 34, Rancho 7

DURANGO (4-4, 2-1) at BONANZA (0-8, 0-3), 7 p.m.

Blazers finish off a winless Bengals' season.