This week’s picks
Peabody at Winthrop: The Tanners (5-0) have kept rolling on offense following the graduation of record-setting quarterback Shea Lynch and the Vikings (3-2) bring plenty of experience to the table. Pick: PEABODY.
Taunton at North Attleborough: Last week, Taunton (2-3) gave Franklin a scare, and Thursday night, they look to close the door on North Attleborough (3-2) in another Hockomock League road test. Pick: NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH.
Billerica at Methuen: This is the premier matchup in the MVC II division with Billerica (5-0) coming off a physical win over Tewksbury and Methuen (4-1) riding the Eason brothers to offensive success. Pick: BILLERICA.
King Philip at Foxborough: KP has outscored its opponents, 173-13, during a 5-0 start. While Foxborough (5-0) should keep it close under the direction of 42-year coach Jack Martinelli (299 wins), the host Warriors might not be able to hold up against a D2 contender. Pick: KING PHILIP.
BC High at Xaverian: The third-ranked Hawks (3-2) are coming off another heartbreaking home loss to a contender. The No. 17 Eagles (4-1) are a program on the rebound under Ed Mantie. Pick: XAVERIAN.
Lynnfield at Amesbury: This matchup could determine the Cape Ann champion with Lynnfield (5-0) and Amesbury (4-0) both undefeated in league play. Pick: AMESBURY.
Central Catholic at Franklin: The Raiders (1-4) got into the win column last week and are much better than their record would indicate. Franklin (4-1) has also played a challenging schedule and should be up for the challenge. Pick: FRANKLIN.
Salem at Lynn Classical: The Rams (4-1) are averaging 31.6 points per game and the Witches (5-0) have been great on both sides of the ball, as they look for their first win in almost two decades in this nonleague rivalry. Pick: SALEM.
Old Rochester at Fairhaven: Justin Marques is one of the greatest players to come through Fairhaven and the Blue Devils (5-0) can get some revenge after the Bulldogs (3-2) knocked them out of the D5 statewide tournament last November. Pick: FAIRHAVEN.
Rockland at Abington: Rockland (5-0) continued to impress last week with a 23-21 win over a Norwell team that handed Abington (4-1) a loss the previous week. Pick: ROCKLAND.