Star Picks: Monrovia has the spotlight on Thursday

The Stang Fan and I will go head-to-head this week. Still no bet on what the loser has to do…

Melendez: 10-8 last week; total 43-19
Stang Fan: 13-5 last week; total 46-16

Last week was a disaster for me. Say what you want about my picks (John Wayne, Realist). This week is tough. My birthday is Thursday, and if mom finds out I went to a football game instead of dinner at her house this blog may be “From The Sidelines” with someone else. I’m sure some of you (John Wayne, Realist) would like that, but I digress. I’m planning on doing both Thursday. Should be a great game, but as you’ll see in a two-minute drill video later today, I’m picking South Hills for several reasons. As for Friday, there’s still a toss up with who gets our game of the week honors. Your call. Nice to see Arcadia swing into Pacific League action. The Apaches start league play 1-0 with their win over Pasadena, and it is when they’ll show how good they really are.

Thursday’s Game
Monrovia vs. South Hills at Covina District Field, 7 p.m. — Melendez (South Hills)

Friday’s Games
San Gabriel at Rosemead, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Rosemead)
Alhambra at South Pasadena, 7 p.m. — Melendez (South Pasadena)
Maranatha at La Canada, 7 p.m. — Melendez (La Canada)
Arcadia at Pasadena, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Arcadia)
Burbank at Muir, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Muir)
Bell Gardens at San Marino, 7 p.m. — Melendez (San Marino)
Temple City at South El Monte, 7 p.m. — Melendez (SEM)
St. Francis vs. West Ranch at Valencia, 7 p.m. — Melendez (St. Francis)
Bosco Tech at La Salle, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Bosco Tech)
Sierra Vista at Duarte, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Sierra Vista)
L.A. Roybal at Gabrielino, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Gabrielino)
Keppel at Mountain View, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Mnt. View)
Malibu vs. Flintridge Prep at Occidental, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Flint. Prep)

Saturday’s Games
Paraclete vs. Marshall at Pasadena HS, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Paraclete)
St. Monica vs. Blair at Muir, 7 p.m. — Melendez (Blair)

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