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Tonight's games

By TIMES STAFF
Published October 27, 2006

Citrus (4-4) At Hernando (2-6)

Time: 7:30

Last week: Citrus won a barn-burner, beating Crystal River 38-37 to keep its playoff hopes alive. Hernando lost a heartbreaker, falling 13-7 to Nature Coast after a last-minute drive ended at the Sharks' 7-yard line.

This week: If Citrus beats Hernando, it clinches a playoff spot. If Hernando beats Citrus, mayhem and chaos rule Class 3A, District 6. We like mayhem and chaos.

The pick: Hernando.

Ridgewood (4-4) at Springstead (4-4)

Time: 7:30

Last week: Both teams saw their playoff hopes end with Ridgewood's loss to Tarpon Springs (the Spongers have defeated both teams, clinching a playoff berth).

This week: We find out the best team in Class 4A, District 8 that doesn't rhyme with "Dental" or "Harp-and-Things."

The pick: Springstead.

Nature Coast (7-1) at Mulberry (2-6)

Time: 7:30

Last week: Nature Coast clinched its first district title with a dramatic win over Hernando. Mulberry lost its third straight game, this time to St. Petersburg Catholic.

This week: Don't mean to be Nihilistic, but this one's absolutely meaningless. Still, Nature Coast can run its win streak to eight.

The pick: Nature Coast

Central (6-2) at River Ridge (0-8)

Time: 7:30

Last week: Central represented out of county, beating South Lake 27-7. River Ridge fell to Springstead 21-3.

This Week: Central should cap off its undefeated district schedule.

The pick: Central

Ocala Christian Academy (0-1) at Hernando Christian (4-5)

Last week: HCA fell to Sarasota Out-of-Door 28-0.

This week: HCA closes out its season at home in the last game for seniors like Stephen Johnson and Corey Drummond.

The pick: Hernando Christian.

To report scores

Coaches are asked to call 1-800-333-7505, ext. 8123 no later than 11 p.m. each night.

On the web

Have a question for one of our prep writers? Want to sound off in response to one of our county-by-county writers' blogs? Nominate Top Performers for the month? For this and more, check out our new high school sports blog at http://blogs.tampabay.com/preps/.

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