This week's picks

Natick over Newton North - Have to love this matchup. The Red and Blue (how silly is that?) vs. a community seeing red and feeling blue over the cost of a new school.

Waltham over Everett - This will be a nice win but why did the Hawks wait until the result doesn't matter?

Dracut over Brockton - The 20th anniversary year of the last Dracut Super Bowl appearance begins with a knockout of the Boxers.

Burke over St. Clement - An improved school and a much-improved Bulldog team opens with a win.

Xaverian over Duxbury - For motivation, Hawks need to remember last year's opener against Malden Catholic.

Medford over Swampscott - The only bigger upset this weekend will be Kansas City's win over the Patriots.

Massachusetts over Hannah - Take your time, Hannah. Let's get at least one week in the books before we have any postponements.

Staff picks by Bob Holmes.