This week's picks

Minnechaug over Longmeadow - Sure, Longmeadow scored 61 points against Westfield, but let's talk about the 42 points the Lancers gave up. With 41 straight wins, we can guarantee you the Lancers won't see 42 this week.

Swampscott over Gloucester - The key here is that Steve Dembowski bought every paper on the North Shore so Swampscott kids didn't see the Barnstable score.

Amesbury over Georgetown - Since losing to Masco last fall to drop to 2-5, Amesbury has gone 7-1. Contain Joe Esposito and the streak continues.

St. John's Prep over Dracut - If the stock market can swing back and forth, why can't the Eagles?

Barnstable over New Bedford - Federal government should have stepped in at halftime of Red Raiders' loss to Gloucester.

BC High over Everett - It's right there on page 957 of the best-selling "City of Champions." The last time Everett lost two games in a row was 1993. It can happen.

Staff picks by Bob Holmes. Last week, 2-3 (season, 13-14).