Hot BC High gets nod on road vs. Boxers

After just missing perfection in Week 2 of our Pickorama, it was a step backward last week.

I matched my loss total of the opening two weeks, losing three games to drop to 24-6 on the season.

Two of the more established programs in state history contributed to the malaise. Marshfield fell to upstart Falmouth in overtime, while Natick could not get its offense going against a solid Wellesley defense.

The third loss came on the notion that Burlington could knock off Middlesex Freedom defending champion Melrose. The price was paid for going against Mike Pedrini, who did everything but sell tickets before the game.

Onward to the fourth week of Pickorama. (Home teams in CAPS) BC High over BROCKTON: The Eagles are playing as well as anyone and thus get the nod over the Boxers. Everett over BILLERICA: Theon their Crimsonway to Tide erasingare well the bad memories of 2015. MANSFIELD Hockomock over Kelley-RexKing Philip: showdown could be the best of the weekend. READING over Lexington: The Minutemen are headed in the right direction, but the Rockets appear to be too tall a task. OLD ROCHESTER over Seekonk: The Bulldogs keep the good times rolling. Xaverian over CATHOLIC MEMORIAL: Charlie Stevenson gets win No. 199 in his illustrious coaching career. Stoughton over SHARON: The Black Knights have been battled-tested and should get the job done here. BB&N over BELMONT HILL: Costello and Co. prove to be too much to handle. Walpole over NORWOOD: The Rebels hand the Mustangs their first loss. LAWRENCE ACADEMY over Governor’s Academy: Spartans snap five-game The losing streak vs. the 7-3 Governors.(.700) LAST SEASON: WEEK: 24-6 (.800)