Pick 6

We’re down to one – the final week of the second year of Pick 6.

Just like a year ago, it comes down to the final week.

We went 4-2 last week, bringing our season records to 48-18 and a highly respectable .727 batting average. We’re not picking potentially lopsided games each week. We choose games we think will be competitive and, therefore, difficult to pick correctly.

So here we go with these quarterfinal playoffs. The first three games are on Friday, the final three on Saturday.

Davenport vs. Okanogan at M.L., 7

Lee: Davenport will give great effort but fall short at Moses Lake. Okanogan 32, Davenport 12.

Adams: Davenport comes out of perhaps the toughest 2B league in the state, but I smell a heartbreaker for the Gorillas. Okanogan 41, Davenport 33.

Cusick vs. Republic at G-Prep, 6

Lee: This is a rematch. On Halloween, Republic edged Cusick 33-30. Is revenge a big enough factor to carry Cusick? I think so. Cusick 33, Republic 30.

Adams: Expect a big game from quarterback Aaron Fritts and the Rivera brothers, Angelo and Alex. Republic 55, Cusick 48.

LRS vs. Waitsburg-P. at Pasco, 7

Lee: The combination of Cort Ruzicka, Hugh Hennings and Jacob Saetre, with the Broncos’ best asset, defense, will be too much for Waitsburg-Prescott. LRS 36, W-P 18.

Adams: With all due respect to Waitsburg-Prescott, I’m putting a ‘W’ next to the Broncos’ name – no matter who they play from here on out. LRS 21, W-P 7.

Colville vs. Royal, Moses Lake, 1

Lee: It’s going to take a play by an unheralded player to provide the difference. That player will step up for Colville. Colville 26, Royal 20.

Adams: Royal has a short 35-minute drive to Moses Lake. Colville? More than three hours. I’ve seen too many teams come out cold off the bus in playoff games. Royal 35, Colville 21.

G-Prep vs. Chiawana at Pasco, 1

Lee: Right out of the gate it must be said: If the Bulldogs defeat the defending state champs, it will be an upset. This will be a low-scoring game. Chiawana likes to grind with running back Austin Urlacher. We know what G-Prep’s penchant is, too. So prove me wrong, Bullpups. Chiawana 21, G-Prep 7.

Adams: I’m afraid G-Prep’s great run is about to end. Prove me wrong (again), Bullpups. Chiawana 28, G-Prep 21.

Shadle vs. Mt. Spokane at Albi, 1

Lee: Mt. Spokane is playing as well as it has all season, and Shadle has found its groove again. Shadle 35, Mt. Spokane 28.

Adams: Mt. Spokane is able to do so many things well on offense, and the Wildcats have one of the best defenses you’re going to find on this side of the state. Mt. Spokane 28, Shadle 24.