JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.
News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
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Last week: 30-7. Season: 247-60 (.805).
Week 10 predictions
Thursday, Oct. 24
Crescent City (6-2) at Taylor (2-4): Playoff-bound Raiders get seventh win. N4J pick: Crescent City 33, Taylor 7.
Orange Park (2-6) at Beachside (6-2): Barracudas roll and close in on their first playoff berth. N4J pick: Beachside 42, Orange Park 14.
(8) Ponte Vedra (6-2) at IMG Academy White (5-2), 6 p.m.: Sharks scratch out a tough road win. N4J pick: (8) Ponte Vedra 27, IMG Academy White 20.
University Christian (2-5) at Providence (7-1): Best team at Providence in years. Mason Williams has been better than ever. N4J pick: Providence 35, UC 21.
Friday, Oct. 25
Baldwin (4-4) at Jackson (4-4), 6:30 p.m.: Indians in a close one. N4J pick: Baldwin 20, Jackson 14.
Bell (6-3) at Bishop Snyder (5-3): Cardinals are solid but Bulldogs are tough. N4J pick: Bell 31, Bishop Snyder 20.
Bishop Kenny (5-3) at Westside (1-7), 6:30 p.m.: Crusaders have gotten back on track after losses to Beachside and Parker. N4J pick: Bishop Kenny 35, Westside 13.
(5) Bolles (7-1) at Wolfson (1-7), 6:30 p.m.: It’s a district game. That’s why it’s being played. N4J pick: Bolles 42, Wolfson 0.
(6) Bradford (7-1) at Santa Fe (1-7), 7:30 p.m.: Tornadoes getting ready for the playoffs. N4J pick: (6) Bradford 42, Santa Fe 6.
Buchholz (5-3) at Bartram Trail (3-4): Bears have been up and down this season and the Bobcats are tough. N4J pick: Buchholz 28, Bartram Trail 21.
Christ’s Church (7-1) at Bronson (0-8), 7:30 p.m.: Eagles are cooking and have Sunshine State Athletic Association title in mind. N4J pick: Christ’s Church 34, Bronson 7.
Columbia (3-5) at Clay (3-5): Tigers inch closer to .500. N4J pick: Columbia 28, Clay 20.
Deltona Trinity Christian (3-5) at Old Plank (5-4): Defenders get a big win to lock in winning record. N4J pick: Old Plank 21, Deltona Trinity 13.
Dixie County (2-5) at West Nassau (8-1): No slowing down the Warriors. N4J pick: West Nassau 35, Dixie County 20.
Duval Charter (2-7) at Master’s Academy (7-1): Panthers got a big win last week but not here. N4J pick: Master’s Academy 42, Duval Charter 13.
Eagle’s View (4-5) at Mount Dora Christian (7-2), 7:30 p.m.: Warriors can’t keep up. N4J pick: Mount Dora Christian 34, Eagle’s View 13.
Englewood (2-6) at Parker (3-5), 6:30 p.m.: Braves have a realistic shot at .500 finish. N4J pick: Parker 28, Englewood 14.
Episcopal (3-4) at Savannah Country Day (2-6): Eagles get back to even on the season. N4J pick: Episcopal 24, Savannah CD 20.
Fernandina Beach (4-5) at Impact Christian (3-4): Lions are a good small school program. N4J pick: Impact 21, Fernandina Beach 20.
First Coast (3-5) at Fletcher (4-4), 6:30 p.m.: Not sure what to make of either team. N4J pick: Fletcher 21, First Coast 20.
(9) Fleming Island (5-3) at Middleburg (6-2): Golden Eagles turnaround season continues. N4J pick: (9) Fleming Island 35, Middleburg 13.
Hollis Christian (1-6) at Harvest Community (2-6): Warriors in a close one. N4J pick: Harvest 27, Hollis Christian 20.
Hilliard (1-7) at Fort White (4-3): Indians cruise. N4J pick: Fort White 33, Hilliard 13.
KIPP Bold City (1-7) at Trinity Christian (5-3): Conquerors roll here. N4J pick: Trinity 42, KIPP Bold City 6.
Legacy Charter (2-6) at Cedar Creek Christian (3-4): Saints lost to a previously winless team last week. N4J pick: Legacy Charter 27, Cedar Creek Christian 20.
(7) Mandarin (6-2) at (5) Oakleaf (6-2): Knights are stronger on offense and win a district crown here. N4J pick: (5) Oakleaf 27, (7) Mandarin 20.
Menendez (4-4) at Matanzas (4-4): Falcons routed Tocoi Creek last week and keep it up here. N4J pick: Menendez 34, Matanzas 21.
(2) Nease (6-0) at Tocoi Creek (4-4): Panthers have been on a tear this year. N4J pick: (2) Nease 42, Tocoi Creek 14.
Palatka (5-3) at Keystone Heights (2-6), 7:30 p.m.: Panthers are on a tear. N4J pick: Palatka 33, Keystone Heights 6.
(1) Raines (7-0) at Yulee (2-5): District title for the Vikings. N4J pick: (1) Raines 42, Yulee 13.
Ribault (1-7) at Paxon (6-1), 6:30 p.m.: This is a big test for Paxon. N4J pick: Ribault 14, Paxon 13.
Ridgeview (1-7) at (3) St. Augustine (6-1): Yellow Jackets coach Brian Braddock picks up his 100th career win. N4J pick: (3) St. Augustine 51, Ridgeview 0.
Riverside (5-4) at White (5-3), 6:30 p.m.: Generals offense too much for Commanders. N4J pick: Riverside 28, White 20.
St. Joseph (8-0) at Interlachen (2-7), 7:30 p.m.: Flashes still perfect. N4J pick: St. Joseph 30, Interlachen 20.
Sandalwood (0-8) at Creekside (4-4): Knights are fighting for a playoff spot. N4J pick: Creekside 42, Sandalwood 14.
Spruce Creek (5-2) at (10) Flagler Palm Coast (6-1): Hawks are too much for Bulldogs. N4J pick: Spruce Creek 31, (10) FPC 20.
Stanton (3-5) at NFEI (1-6): Fear the Blue Devils! N4J pick: Stanton 28, NFEI 21.
Suwannee (2-5) at Atlantic Coast (3-5), 6:30 p.m.: Bulldogs stack another win. N4J pick: Suwannee 28, Atlantic Coast 20.
Union County (7-0) at Hudson (3-5), 7:30 p.m.: Tigers marching towards perfection. N4J pick: Union County 31, Hudson 21.
Wakulla (5-2) at Baker County (5-2): Wildcats strengthen their playoff case. N4J pick: Baker County 32, Wakulla 28.
YKIM (1-7) at Jordan Christian Prep (2-4): Ravens go out with a win. N4J pick: YKIM 14, Jordan Christian Prep 13.
Zarephath Academy (9-1) at North Florida Christian (2-6): Eagles have feasted on defenses this year. N4J pick: Zarephath 56, NFC 26.