Friday, October 01, 1999
CINCINNATI FOOTBALL PICKS
By Dave Schutte
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today.
• WHERE: Tom Ballaban Stadium, St. Xavier High School, 600 N. Bend Road, Finneytown.
• WHAT TO WATCH: Despite two losses, Moeller remains one of the best teams in Cincinnati.
Moeller not only has an outstanding defense but also a diversified offense triggered by tailback Marcus Blanks and quarterback Brian Reisert.
The Bombers have only been tested by Indianapolis Cathedral. The combined records of St. Xavier's opponents is 6-15, compared to Moeller's at 21-5.
The key will be St. Xavier's defense. If the Bombers hold the Crusaders to 14 points or less, they may win in what should be a low-scoring game.
• PICK: Moeller
Fairfield (4-1) vs. Lakota East (4-1)
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today.
• WHERE: Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township.
• WHAT TO WATCH: This This matches the co-leaders of the Greater Miami Conference.
Fairfield is coming off an impressive 38-7 victory over previously undefeated Colerain. Tailback Earl Haynes (917 yards on 152 carries) is the backbone of Farifield's offense. Quarterback Todd Bridge (30-of-59, 357 yards) must complete passes early to open up running room for Haynes against a tough East defense.
Lakota East's offense is capable of putting together 12-to-15 play drives with tailback Mike Rabin (296 yards rushing) and quarterback Mike Koehler (19-of-36 for 195 yards) the key players.
• PICK: Fairfield.
Madeira (5-0) vs. Wyoming (5-0).
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
• WHERE: Wyoming High School, 106 Pendery Ave., Wyoming.
• WHAT TO WATCH: The “Cinderella” team in the Cincinnati Hills League, Madeira seeks to upset the two-time defending CHL champion Cowboys.
Tim Dooley leads the Madeira offense. A 5-foot-10, 170-pound senior quarterback, Dooley is a threat both running and passing.
Wyoming counters with quarterback Kyle Lewis, receiver Adam Monday and a core of solid running backs led by Scott Cryder and David DuPee. Defensively, the teams appear even but Wyoming is faster on offense.
• Pick: Wyoming
Lebanon (4-1) vs. Loveland (3-2)
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today.
• WHERE: Loveland Stadium, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland.
• WHAT TO WATCH: If Lebanon hopes to repeat as co-champion with Kings in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference, the Warriors must defeat Loveland, which is 2-0 in league play.
Tailback Nick Singleton has taken over as Lebanon's offensive leader, scoring 78 points and rushing for 963 yards on 89 carries.
• PICK: Lebanon.
Lakota West (3-2) vs. Colerain (4-1)
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
• WHERE: Colerain Stadium, 8801 Cheviot Road, Colerain Township.
• WHAT TO WATCH: The winner can keep itself in contention for the GMC title.
Colerain coach Kerry Coombs tries to get his team back together after a 38-7 loss to Fairfield last week.
Colerain quarterback Kyle Funk will face a West team that has given up just 38 points in three conference games.
Aside from an opening game loss to Moeller, Lakota West has played well with sophomore Mike Lovell (378 yards rushing) and quarterback Aaron York (19-of-46, 273 yards) the key players.
• PICK: Colerain
Other games
• Elder over LaSalle
• Purcell Marian over Kettering Alter
• Badin over Roger Bacon
• Hamilton over Middletown
• Lima over Milford
• Sycamore over Princeton
• Batavia over Hillsboro
• Bethel-Tate over Williamsburg
• Western Brown over Clermont Northeastern
• Edgewood over Dayton Stebbins
• Mason over Amelia
• Anderson over Glen Este
• Harrison over Turpin
• Winton Woods over Northwest
• Ross over Goshen
• Kings over Little Miami
• CCD over Summit CD
• North College Hill over CHCA
• Deer Park over Mariemont
• Finneytown over Indian Hill
• Reading over Taylor
• Last Week: 26-5, Season: 104-37.
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