Picks: Gorman won’t find much success in Alaska

Spencer Patterson

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000 | 9:40 a.m.

That's more like it. A 10-1 week boosts the old season record back to respectability. This week is treacherous:

WEEK FOUR

Thursday's game

BISHOP GORMAN (2-1) at DIMOND (Alaska) (6-0), 8 p.m.

The Gaels have surrendered 43 points to Rancho, 34 to Eldorado and 29 to Basic. Then, throw in a 3,000-mile trek and a 50-degree weather change.

Pick -- Dimond 34, Gorman 28

RANCHO BERNARDO (Calif.) (1-1) at CIMARRON-MEMORIAL (3-0), 7 p.m.

The biggest threat to a perfect regular season for the Spartans. The Broncos nearly toppled defending C.I.F. Division I champ El Camino last week.

Pick -- Cimarron 20, R. Bernardo 13

WESTERN (2-1) at ELDORADO (2-1), 7 p.m.

Sundevils go for the Southwest Division trifecta after big wins over Gorman and Durango. Steven Jackson is the area's biggest difference-maker.

Pick -- Eldorado 27, Western 20

DURANGO (1-2) at DESERT PINES (3-0), 7 p.m.

I admit, I didn't have this one circled on my calendar three weeks ago but it's one of the week's most compelling matchups..

Pick -- Durango 24, Desert Pines 14

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

The Wildcats are smarting after second pounding in three weeks.

Pick -- Cheyenne 26, Las Vegas 21

CHAPARRAL (3-0) at MOJAVE (1-2), 7 p.m.

The Cowboys are confident and rolling.

Pick -- Chaparral 34, Mojave 13

PALO VERDE (1-2) at RANCHO (1-2), 7 p.m.

After great opener against Valley, the Panthers have fallen on hard times.

Pick -- Rancho 21, Palo Verde 20

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

Gators triple last year's win total by week four.

Pick -- Green Valley 24, Bonanza 6

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

Vikings' "D" too strong.

Pick -- Valley 21, Clark 14

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

After rocky start, Skyhawks get back on track.

Pick -- Silverado 41, Centennial 10

ROCKHURST (Mo.) (3-0) at BASIC (0-3), 7 p.m.

Missouri's 5A state runner-ups are coming to town. Take cover.

Pick -- Rockhurst 49, Basic 7

Last week: 10-1; Season: 24-8 (.750)

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