Austin vs. Charles (week 5)

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Week Five Games:
Seabreeze at DeLand
Colonial at Freedom
Bishop Moore at Melbourne Central Catholic
Evans at Oak Ridge
Mainland at Nease

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Seabreeze at DeLand – The regular season losing streak for DeLand is now at 15 games, but it has to come to an end at some point right? This game seems like the perfect opportunity. Seabreeze has struggled offensively since starting quarterback Matt Thompson went down with an injury, and I think the Bulldogs will be able to run the ball successfully…Austin’s Pick: DeLand

Colonial at Freedom – This is the first game this season in which the Grenadiers are a decided underdog and it should be interesting to see how they respond. I realize Freedom is 2-2 and Colonial is 3-0, but the Patriots have some really talented players. The Grenadiers are playing solid defense, giving up less than 10 points per game…Austin’s Pick: Colonial

Bishop Moore at Melbourne Central Catholic – The Hornets are coming off a shocking loss to St. Cloud after three great performances to open the season. MCC almost beat Bishop Moore last season, and the Hustler Bees are more talented this year. Here’s hoping this pick will provide some motivation to my alma mater…Austin’s Pick: MCC

Evans at Oak Ridge – Neither of these teams has shown much consistency on offense so far this season, so count on this game to be both low scoring and close. The Trojans have given up at least 25 points in every game this season – here’s hoping they find a way to stop the Pioneers…Austin’s Pick: Evans

Mainland at Nease – Despite the loss of Philip Bailey to Spruce Creek, the Bucs defense has been good this season, allowing only 13 points in the last three games. Mainland had success on offense last week once Greg Ross entered the lineup and a healthy Ross should be trouble for a Nease team that has played a soft schedule so far…Austin’s Pick: Mainland

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Seabreeze at DeLand – Lost in DeLand's early season struggles is the face that the Bulldogs have a pretty good defense. Seabreeze's struggling offense is a problem. However, I think the Sandcrabs will get their offense in gear this week.…Charles' Pick: Seabreeze

Colonial at Freedom – Last season Colonial allowed nearly five touchdowns per game on average. The Grenadiers are much better this year but on the flip side, their offense has not been as good. Omar Diaz will need a big game for Colonial to win. I think Freedom has too many weapons. The Patriots better than they've shown to date and I believe they'll prove it Friday…Charles' Pick: Freedom

Bishop Moore at Melbourne Central Catholic – Bishop Moore hasn't lost two games by the season's midway point in five years. The Hornets should likely be considered underdogs in this game but I think they pull it out. Key players like Robbie Anthony missed last week but should return for this rivalry game…Charles' Pick: Bishop Moore

Evans at Oak Ridge – I disagree with Austin as I think this game will not be low scoring, but I do agree it will be close. Not that I expect a shootout, but I do expect a score in the 20's with the Pioneers scoring late to win. Expect this game to be close with Oak Ridge's duo of backs leading the way. Charles' Pick: Oak Ridge

Mainland at Nease – Nease may not be the same team they were over the last few years, but I'm not sure Mainland has maximized on its potential yet. Even in a big win against Pine Ridge, the Bucs relied on special teams and defense to kick start their scoring. The return of Greg Ross should help the offense's consistency, but one of Mainland's running backs must emerge as a go-to threat…Charles' Pick: Nease

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