TOM DAVIS, News-Sentinel sports editor
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 17-3
Leo over Garrett - Lions have too much at both ends.
Heritage over South Adams - Patriots are second-best 1-4 team in area.
Woodlan over Adams Central - Great small-school matchup.
Homestead over Carroll - Carroll drops to 1-5 for second straight season.
Norwell over DeKalb - This was an awful matchup for football, good for hoops.
Canterbury over Blackhawk Christian - Cavaliers have too much firepower.
Concordia Lutheran over Bishop Luers - Best “team” wins.
Northrop over North Side - I don't feel real confident with this pick.
Wayne over Snider - I like what Aaron Rehrer is doing down south.
Bishop Dwenger over South Side - Coaching will play a role in this one.
REGGIE HAYES, News-Sentinel columnist
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 17-3
Leo over Garrett - Lions bounce back after getting bounced by New Haven.
Heritage over South Adams - Patriots primed for their second straight win.
Woodlan over Adams Central - ACAC foes could go overtime on Jets' home court.
Homestead over Carroll - Spartans use depth and experience in coaching showdown.
Norwell over DeKalb - This one could come down to a last-second shot.
Canterbury over Blackhawk Christian - Two quality programs in annual barnburner.
Concordia Lutheran over Bishop Luers - Slight edge to the home-court Cadets.
Northrop over North Side - Interesting battled rides on transition defense.
Snider over Wayne - Panthers might be better than outsiders expected.
South Side over Bishop Dwenger - South Side's defense provides the difference.
DON CONVERSET, News-Sentinel assistant sports editor
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 15-5
Leo over Garrett - Lions have too much offense for Railroaders
Heritage over South Adams - Patriots are better than their 1-4 record.
Woodlan over Adams Central - It won't be easy but Warriors will win sixth straight.
Homestead over Carroll - Spartans start NHC season off on right foot.
Norwell over DeKalb - Knights will remain undefeated.
Canterbury over Blackhawk Christian - Cavs' Van Horn is having outstanding season.
Concordia Lutheran over Bishop Luers - Cadets win despite offensive onslaught by Blackmon Jr.
Northrop over North Side - Bruins are focused on winning SAC.
Snider over Wayne - Panthers had nice win over North Side last week.
South Side over Bishop Dwenger - Archers are quick, Saints are young.
JUSTIN KENNY, News-Sentinel prep basketball expert
Last week - 6-4
Overall - 15-5
Leo over Garrett - Lions will move to 2-0 in ACAC.
Heritage over South Adams - Starfires have not beaten Heritage since 2005.
Adams Central over Woodlan - Warriors fall short of matching last year's win total.
Homestead over Carroll - Spartans have great 1-2 punch in Gamble and Swanigan.
Norwell over DeKalb - Knights stay undefeated.
Canterbury over Blackhawk Christian - Teams played a pair of close games a year ago.
Concordia Lutheran over Bishop Luers - James Jr. playing spectacular, but Cadets more complete team.
Northrop over North Side - Redskins could be out of SAC race already.
Snider over Wayne - Only Concordia has as much size up front in the SAC as the Panthers have.
Bishop Dwenger over South Side - Archers have been competitive against tough early-season schedule.
THE FANS, News-Sentinel online polls
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 15-5
Leo: 84.85 percent over Garrett: 15.15 percent
Heritage: 75.86 percent over South Adams: 24.14 percent
Adams Central: 56.25 percent over Woodlan: 43.75 percent
Homestead: 89.74 percent over Carroll: 10.26 percent
Norwell: 82.86 percent over DeKalb: 17.14 percent
Canterbury: 81.58 percent over Blackhawk Christian: 18.42 percent
Concordia Lutheran: 70.73 percent over Bishop Luers: 29.27 percent
Northrop: 85.71 percent over North Side: 14.29 percent
Snider: 72.22 percent over Wayne: 27.78 percent
Bishop Dwenger: 61.76 percent over South Side: 38.24 percent
