….Star Picks….This is why I’m hot

Star-News preps writer Keith Lair and I will be going head-to-head throughout the season, and I will update our records each Monday on the “Star Picks” thread.

Melendez: Last week: 15-2; Overall: 52-22
Lair: Last week: 16-1; Overall: 56-18

I got ahead of myself…I knew I had done great with my picks last week so that’s why I wrote the headline, and just when I was about to add the other verse, “…You ain’t cuz you’re not” I realized Lair got one up on me. In my defense, Marshall let me down. Godinez is in its FIRST year of varsity competition!!!!! And my other hiccup was picking Salesian over Bosco Tech. Lair’s lone mishap was Cantwell over San Marino. I knew better.

This week will be a good one. I’ll most likely be covering Muir so I hope to get the red carpet treatment over on Lincoln. But check out the other games: San Gabriel at San Marino (Titans streak about to come to an end); South Hills at Rosemead (Panthers will give Huskies a run for their money. I was this close to picking Rosemead but I had to go with the obvious. Panthers’ home-opener on Friday will be on a new field); Temple City at La Salle (Rams rebound at the expense of another Lancers loss. Someone told me I need to stop saying Chase Rettig can throw. I know he’s had some tough games but the kid is good. This preseason schedule will only make La Salle better come league play); South El Monte at Alhambra (Moors will prove how good they really are); and Glendale at Arcadia (the return of Golper. This will be a very close game. Glendale as you all know is much improved).

So how did you guys like the video? Was it OK? It was my first time. I promise my next one will be much better. I’m curious if you guys are into the 2-minute Drills. I didn’t see many hits on those but hopefully they gain some popularity.

This week’s games with predictions

Thursday’s Game
Marshall vs. Mountain View at Muir, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Mountain View)

Friday’s Games
Burroughs at Muir, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Muir)
San Gabriel at San Marino, 7 p.m. — Melendez (San Gabriel)
South Hills at Rosemead, 7 p.m. — Melendez (South Hills)
Temple City at La Salle, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Temple City)
South El Monte at Alhambra, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Alhambra)
Glendale at Arcadia, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Arcadia)
St. Francis at El Rancho, 7 p.m. — Melendez (St. Francis)
Millenium (N. Cal) at Blair, 3 p.m. — Melendez (Millenium)
Cantwell Sacred-Heart vs. Bosco Tech at St. Matthias, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Bosco Tech)
Duarte vs. Gladstone at Citrus, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Duarte)
La Canada at Arroyo, 7 p.m. — Melendez (La Canada)
Rio Hondo Prep at Maranatha, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Maranatha)
Pasadena at Hoover, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Pasadena)
South Pasadena at Keppel, 7 p.m. — Melendez (South Pasadena)
Flintridge Prep vs. Malibu at Occidental, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Flintridge Prep)
Pasadena Poly at Desert, 6 p.m. — Melendez (Pasadena Poly)

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