Grid Picks: Taking Londonderry, Dover, North, Exeter in rivalry games
Sep. 22—Friday
Pinkerton at Londonderry (6 p.m.)
The Lancers make it six wins in their last six games against the Astros. Londonderry, 28-14.
Kennett at St. Thomas (6 p.m.)
The Eagles have scored 56 points in each of their last two games. Kennett, 42-20.
Dover at Spaulding (6:30 p.m.)
One of these teams is going to be 4-0. Dover, 20-7.
Keene at Timberlane (6:30 p.m.)
It'll be a surprise here if the Owls lose more than twice during the regular season. Timberlane, 27-12.
BG at Merrimack (6:30 p.m.)
The Cardinals should be 5-0 when they enter a tough three-game stretch that features contests against Londonderry, Bedford and Nashua North. BG, 35-13.
Nashua North at Nashua South (6:30 p.m.)
It's never a bad thing when you can play a "road game" in your home stadium. North, 26-14.
Concord at Alvirne (7 p.m.)
The Crimson Tide extends their winning streak to three games. Concord, 36-6.
Salem at Windham (7 p.m.)
This is an important game for both teams, since the loser will drop to 1-3. Windham, 20-14.
Exeter at Winnacunnet (7 p.m.)
A victory tonight would make Winnacunnet's season. Exeter, 28-14.
Memorial at Portsmouth/Oyster River (7 p.m.)
Predicting a mild upset at Tom Daubney Field. Memorial, 14-13.
Goffstown at Bedford (7 p.m.)
The Bedford defense has allowed one touchdown in the last 10 quarters. Bedford, 42-14.
Bow at Milford (7 p.m.)
The Spartans avoid a third straight loss. Milford, 21-14.
Pembroke at Gilford/Belmont (7 p.m.)
Kudos to you if you have Isaiah Reese on your Fantasy Football team. Gilford/Belmont, 41-14.
Plymouth at Laconia (7 p.m.)
There was a time when you cleared your schedule so you could attend the game when these teams played. Plymouth, 34-12.
Sanborn at Manchester West (7 p.m.)
The Indians earn their first victory. Sanborn, 20-12.
Hillsboro-Deering/Hopkinton at Hanover (7 p.m.)
Few Division II teams have been more impressive than the Bears through the season's first three weeks. Hanover, 34-6.
Hollis/Brookline at Pelham (7 p.m.)
Hard to say which is better, the Pythons' offense or the Pythons' defense. Pelham, 42-14.
Souhegan at Lebanon (7 p.m.)
Attention Sabers: If you dress for this game, be prepared to play in this game. Souhegan, 42-6.
Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough at Campbell (7 p.m.)
The Cougars are unbeaten, but this will be their toughest test to date. Campbell, 16-14.
ConVal at Fall Mountain (7 p.m.)
The Wildcats make it three wins in a row. Fall Mountain, 32-7.
Saturday
Kingswood at Epping/Newmarket (2 p.m.)
The Blue Devils even their record after four games. Epping/Newmarket, 26-14.
Somersworth at Franklin (2 p.m.)
Somersworth and Newport are the only unbeaten teams in Division IV, and those teams will still be unbeaten when they meet next weekend. Somersworth, 49-14.
Newfound at Newport (2 p.m.)
See above. Newport, 36-12.
Winnisquam at Raymond (2:30 p.m.)
The Rams prevail at home. Raymond, 26-20.
John Stark at Merr. Valley (2:30 p.m.)
The Pride climb back to the .500 mark. Merrimack Valley, 26-8.
Mascoma at Bishop Brady (5 p.m.)
The Giants add to the momentum they generated by beating Raymond last weekend. Bishop Brady, 27-7.
Stevens at Kearsarge (6 p.m.)
If the Cardinals can get their offense in gear, they'll have a chance to collect their first victory. Stevens, 20-18.
Trinity at Monadnock (6:30 p.m.)
Both teams are unbeaten, so that makes this the Game of the Week in Division III. Trinity, 22-14.
Last week: 46-8; 2022 record: 70-13
