Tom Davis, News-Sentinel sports editor
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 40-10
Adams Central over Garrett - Flying Jets have very balanced attack.
Woodlan over Bluffton - Warriors struggling, but win close.
Heritage over Southern Wells - Patriots coming off of huge win over DeKalb.
Columbia City over Bellmont - Eagles one of best teams in area.
DeKalb over New Haven - Barons lost 3 straight – by 7 total points.
Carroll over Norwell - Chargers so much better than record indicates.
Concordia Lutheran over South Side - Cadets bounce back after lone defeat.
Bishop Luers over Bishop Dwenger - Saints aren't good enough defensively to pull off upset.
Northrop over Snider - Just another of many great SAC games this year.
North Side over Wayne - Just another of many great SAC games this year.
Reggie Hayes, News-Sentinel columnist
Last week - 7-3
Overall - 37-13
Adams Central over Garrett - The Jets are battle-tested and unselfish.
Woodlan over Bluffton - Warriors hope to get back on track this week.
Heritage over Southern Wells - Patriots will be tested in the Raider Dome.
Columbia City over Bellmont - Eagles have too much offense for Braves.
New Haven over DeKalb - Bulldogs use their superior size to prevail.
Norwell over Carroll - Knights well-rested and prepared for road game.
Concordia Lutheran over South Side - The Cadets make the most of their talent.
Bishop Luers over Bishop Dwenger - Shooting guards galore in this rivalry.
Northrop over Snider - Bruins proving they're a notch above the rest.
North Side over Wayne - Payback time for SAC holiday tourney upset.
Don Converset, News-Sentinel assistant sports editor
Last week - 8-2
Overall - 38-12
Adams Central over Garrett – Flying Jets stinging from loss to Bellmont.
Woodlan over Bluffton – This will be a close one.
Heritage over Southern Wells – Patriots fared well in Carroll Shootout.
Columbia City over Bellmont – Eagles' only loss is to undefeated Munster.
New Haven over DeKalb – Bulldogs tough to beat at home.
Norwell over Carroll – Knights have been more consistent.
Concordia over South Side – Cadets bounce back from loss to Northrop.
Bishop Luers over Bishop Dwenger – Knights are at home.
Northrop over Snider – But Panthers are capable of pulling upset.
North Side over Wayne – Redskins are tough to beat twice in a row.
Justin Kenny, News-Sentinel prep basketball expert
Last week - 7-3
Overall - 37-13
Adams Central over Garrett - Flying Jets stay perfect in ACAC.
Bluffton over Woodlan - Warriors have not beaten Bluffton since 2006.
Heritage over Southern Wells - Patriots notch a league win after busy holiday.
Columbia City over Bellmont - No longer unbeaten, Eagles still a huge threat in area.
New Haven over DeKalb - Tough schedule preparing Bulldogs for March.
Norwell over Carroll - This one will be closer than most think.
Concordia over South Side - Archers are going to upset someone, but it won't be the Cadets.
Bishop Luers over Bishop Dwenger - Knights kick off busy January with rival.
Northrop over Snider - Bruins do not have to wait long to get revenge.
Wayne over North Side - Generals the Rodney Dangerfield of the SAC.
The Fans, News-Sentinel online poll
Last week - 7-3
Overall - 39-11
Adams Central over Garrett – Flying Jets got 75 percent of votes.
Bluffton over Woodlan – 60 percent of voters think Tigers can win on the road.
Heritage over Southern Wells – Patriots are favored by 75 percent of voters.
Columbia City over Bellmont – Eagles cruised with 89 percent of votes.
New Haven over DeKalb – Bulldogs win easily at home according to 94 percent of voters.
Norwell over Carroll – Knights earned 74 percent of votes against Chargers.
Concordia Lutheran over South Side – Ouch Archers, Cadets got all the votes.
Bishop Luers over Bishop Dwenger – 72 percent of voters like the Knights.
Northrop over Snider – 89 percent of voters like the SAC Tournament champs.
North Side over Wayne – Close on court and at poll but Generals got 59 percent of votes.
