WEEK 5 PREDICTIONS

It looks like a week where a lot of the teams that are expected to win will win. There are no guarantees until they play the game.
But here's a quick look at this week's games.

Jordan vs. Shaw at Kinnett Stadium
This is an easy one. The Raiders' defense is still too good. They won't allow Jordan to move the ball, which will make it hard for the Red Jackets to win. It doesn't help that Jordan has only scored seven points in its first three games. Shaw's defense will score at least one defensive touchdown.
Prediction: Shaw 31, Jordan 0

Northside at Harris County
This might be the best game of the week. Both teams need to win. They can't afford another loss.
Whoever can get their playmaker more involved -- Northside's Carlos Ross and Harris County's Derrius Brooks -- will win the game.
The Tigers will win a close one as they can also get the ball to Charles Purchase and Chris Bullard.
Prediction: Harris County 28, Northside 24

Spencer vs. Kendrick at Memorial Stadium
The Cherokees will improve to 2-2. They won't do anything that let will leave the spectators impressed, but they will win.
Expect a lot of running and the Kendrick defense to force some turnovers.
Prediction: Kendrick 28, Spencer 6

Hardaway at LaGrange
The Hawks will struggle to move the ball against the LaGrange defense. The Grangers will do everything to shut down the Hardaway running game. LaGrange's offense will score just enough, like it has done the last few weeks. The Grangers remain unbeaten.
Prediction: LaGrange 16, Hardaway 6

Chattahoochee County at Pacelli
Lots of offense. Both teams will move the ball up and down the field. It's going to come down to who makes less mistakes. Neither team has a lot of experience, but the Vikings have more.
That will make the difference in a close game.
Prediction: Pacelli 35, Chattahoochee County 31

Pickens at Glenwood
The Gators offense will score some points against Pickens. Glenwood will take advantage of some turnovers and use its three-headed monster in its backfield -- Devin Piernas, Brant Hamilton and Cody Marsh -- to win the game.
The Gators will score a couple of second-half touchdowns and turn it into a blow out.
Prediction: Glenwood 35, Pickens 7

Tallassee at Russell County
It won't be pretty, but the Warriors will win their first game of the season. Deveon Alexander will run the ball and Branden Williams will manage the game. Williams will be the difference maker in the game. He will pick up first downs with his feet and preserve the lead.
Prediction: Russell County 17, Tallassee 14

Central -Phenix City at Baldwin County
Can the Red Devils keep the momentum from last week's win going this week? Baldwin has yet to win a game, so the answer is yes. Josh Wallace looked healthy last week as he rushed for 142 yards. He will top 100 yards for the second straight week.
Prediction: Central 21, Baldwin County 10

Robert E. Lee at Smiths Station
The Panthers appear to have learned how to win. Smiths Station has won three straight and after tonight it will be four straight. The Panthers' spread offense has caused problems for opposing defenses. Kyle Barr will find open receivers and throw two touchdowns.
Prediction: Smiths 34, Lee 17

Columbus vs. Carver Saturday at Kinnett Stadium
The Blue Devils will give a lot of effort and make this game closer than it should be. They just don't enough to pull off the upset. Carver will make mistakes but use its athleticism to overcome those miscues.
Prediction: Carver 27, Columbus 14