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Pinellas: Football Friday Picks

Times staff writers Bob Putnam and Brandon Wright give their predictions on tonight’s football games. All games start at 7:30 p.m.

By BRANDON WRIGHT AND BOB PUTNAM
Published November 2, 2007

East Lake (5-3) at Countryside (6-2)

This game is for the runnerup spot in Class 5A, District 9. The Eagles are trying to snap a four-game losing streak to the Cougars.

Putnam: East Lake

Wright: Countryside

Lakewood (5-3) at Bradenton Southeast (2-6)

The Spartans can clinch their first playoff spot under coach Otis Dixon with a win.

Putnam: Lakewood

Wright: Lakewood

Bradenton Bayshore (3-5) at Boca Ciega (6-2)

The Pirates win the 4A-9 title by beating the Bruins.

Putnam: Boca Ciega

Wright: Boca Ciega

Largo (8-0) at Gibbs (6-2)

Both teams have playoff spots. This is to determine pecking order.

Putnam: Largo

Wright: Gibbs

Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (4-4) at CC Catholic (5-4)

If the Marauders win, they're in as the runnerup in Class 2B-6.

Putnam: CCC

Wright: CCC

Northside Christian (6-2) at Shorecrest (5-3)

A big rivalry game with nothing at stake except bragging rights.

Putnam: Northside

Wright: Shorecrest

Osceola (2-7) at Northeast (5-3)

The Vikings are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. Then they'll pray for a lot of help to get in the playoffs.

Putnam: Northeast

Wright: Northeast

Palm Harbor University (3-5) at Dunedin (5-3)

The Falcons have clinched the 5A-9 title regardless of the outcome.

Putnam: Dunedin

Wright: Dunedin

Davie Westlake Prep (5-2) at Calvary Christian (2-6)

The Warriors are just trying to end the season on a high note.

Putnam: Calvary

Wright: Calvary

Bishop McLaughlin (1-7) at Keswick Christian (8-0)

The Crusaders have posted three shutouts. Bishop McLaughlin has been shut out four times. Enough said.

Putnam: Keswick

Wright: Keswick

Lake Placid (2-6) at St. Petersburg Catholic (2-7)

The Barons have trouble stopping opponents. But there's good news. Lake Placid has trouble scoring.

Putnam: SPC

Wright: SPC

Bradenton St. Stephen's (3-5) at Canterbury (2-5)

The Crusaders close out their season against a streaking St. Stephen's team that has won three of four.

Putnam: St. Stephen's

Wright: St. Stephen's

Tarpon Springs (5-3) at Springstead (4-4)

The Spongers are hoping for third place in 4A-8.

Putnam: Tarpon

Wright: Tarpon

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