Picks: Cimarron to continue its mastery of Las Vegas

Spencer Patterson

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000 | 9:53 a.m.

Two OT losses and those suddenly red-hot Desert Pines Jaguars contributed to a tough week in what is quickly becoming an unpredictable season. But have no fear: Week three has 11-0 written all over it.

WEEK THREE

Friday's games

LAS VEGAS (1-1) at CIMARRON (2-0), 7 p.m.

A rematch of last year's zone championship. The Wildcats keep it a bit closer, but still no cigar.

Pick: Cimarron 34, Las Vegas 14

ELDORADO (1-1) at DURANGO (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Sundevils are riding high after beating Gorman; the Blazers feel low after losing to Rancho in double OT.

Pick: Eldorado 27, Durango 20

FOOTHILL (2-0) at DESERT PINES (2-0), 7 p.m.

Everyone who thought both of these teams would be undefeated raise your hands. Now put them down, you liars.

Pick: Desert Pines 28, Foothill 24

PALO VERDE (1-1) at G. VALLEY (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Panthers look like a solid playoff contender through two weeks.

Pick: Palo Verde 26, Green Valley 13

MOJAVE (1-1) at WESTERN (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Warriors' ground game gets back into gear.

Pick: Western 27, Mojave 14

VALLEY (1-1) at BONANZA (0-2), 7 p.m.

If last week is any indication, wins will be difficult for the Bengals.

Pick: Valley 33, Bonanza 7

CENTENNIAL (0-2) at CHAPARRAL (2-0), 7 p.m.

Hang on, Bulldog fans.

Pick: Chaparral 42, Centennial 13

RANCHO (1-1) at BISHOP GORMAN (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Rams are coming off a big win over Durango, but the Gaels are extra hungry after losing to Eldorado.

Pick: Gorman 34, Rancho 22

BASIC (0-2) at CLARK (0-2), 7 p.m.

In a battle of winless squads, the nod goes to the home team.

Pick: Clark 21, Basic 20

BONITA VISTA (Calif.) (1-0) at SILVERADO (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Barons are ranked No. 10 in San Diego County and coming off a 21-18 win over El Capitan (Calif.).

Pick: Bonita Vista 35, Silverado 14

NOTRE DAME (Riverside, Calif.) (1-1) at CHEYENNE (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Titans won their division last year, but compete in one of California's small school leagues.

Pick: Cheyenne 20, Notre Dame 14

Last week: 6-4. Season: 14-7 (.667)

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