JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his predictions for the third round of the high school football playoffs. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Last week: 10-2. Season: 351-85 (.805).
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Week 3 playoff predictions
Region 1-6A
(5) Oakleaf (9-3) at (2) Gainesville Buchholz (9-3), 7: Can’t pick against the Knights, who win their third straight playoff game on the road. N4J pick: Oakleaf 31, Buchholz 28.
Region 1-4A
(2) Choctawhatchee (10-2) at (1) St. Augustine (10-1), 7: Tough, tough test for the Yellow Jackets that comes down to the wire. N4J pick: St. Augustine 27, Choctaw 20.
Region 1-3A
(3) Bishop Kenny (9-3) at (1) Raines (11-0), 6:30: Vikings are going to win a state title. N4J pick: Raines 44, Bishop Kenny 20.
Region 1-2A
(3) Bolles (10-1) at (1) Gadsden County (11-1), 7:30: Bulldogs always get to the state semifinals for coach Matt Toblin and that won’t change here. N4J pick: Bolles 27, Gadsden County 21.
Region 1-1A
(4) University Christian (7-5) at (2) Trinity Christian (9-3), 7: Tough game to call. UC is clicking and has some momentum but I think the Conquerors find a way to win at home. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 17, UC 14.
Rural, state semifinals
(3) Union County (10-1) at (2) Madison County (8-3), 7:30: Boot Hill is a tough place to play but the Tigers tame the mystique this week. N4J pick: Union County 21, Madison County 20.