Whew, do I feel better...

After a grueling week that included 3 games in 36 hours plus preparation for MU-WVU, I took a couple days to clear my head, hug my little girl (who is five months old today!) and gain my composure as we head for the meat of the high school season.

Now, on with the show!!!!

This week, Cabell Midland will be out to prove something in a big way and I'm going to go ahead and predict that this will be turn around week for the Knights. They will win six of their last seven games and once again be in the playoffs. A return date with Parkersburg on the horizon?!?!? It starts this week.

As for Huntington, I'm not so optimistic. When the running attack does not work, teams can send seven guys to cover four or even five receivers with virtual ease. Any chance the Highlanders had of catching an overconfident Hurricane team went out the window with the Redskins 30-29 scare at Ripley last week.

In Wayne County, Spring Valley will look to continue Nitro's turnover woes this week, but could be in for a long night against Scott Tinsley's team. Meanwhile, Wayne will need Jason Thompson to set the tone early against Winfield. Tolsia also travels to Fairland looking to avoid going 0-2 against the OVC this season.

Speaking of the OVC, the most improvement from Weeks 1 through 3 could very well belong to another 0-3 team in South Point. After being handled at home by Johnson Central, the Pointers pushed Wheelersburg for a half before succumbing to defeat and had Waverly on the ropes this past week. This team is on the rise and I see four or five wins for them.

Also, everyone can bash me if they want, but I think that the Big Reds have avoided the upset for their last time. Riverside is playing well, buying into a new coach's system and has the tools and defense to knock the Big Reds from their pedestal. Riverside 28-24.

Call me an idiot. Call me a genius. Just get on here and call me something!

GDT