Pick 6

OK, all’s fair in love and war. And in Pick 6.

If I’m going to gloat in victory, I must be gracious in defeat. So please, some applause for my opponent, Sam Adams. Adams trimmed into my four-game lead last week. I still have a nice three-game cushion, but I lost overall last week.

All games are Friday, beginning at 7 unless otherwise noted.

Freeman at Colville

Lee: It will be a tug of war with Markus Goldbach of Freeman and Colton Vining of Colville leading the way. I’m going with the defending state champ in a slugfest. Freeman 20, Colville 13.

Adams: Not to overhype it, but this game means everything to Freeman. The Scotties should prevail in their toughest regular-season game this season. Freeman 21, Colville 14.

Sandpoint at Lakeland

Lee: Back-to-back losses to Cheney and Post Falls soured me on Lakeland. Expect some offensive fireworks. Sandpoint 47, Lakeland 28.

Adams: I’ll go with the home team. Lakeland 21, Sandpoint 14.

Post Falls at Lake City

Lee: As most teams have, Post Falls will be served a healthy dose of Jerry Louie-McGee and Connor Newby, the best 1-2 tandem in the region. Lake City 43, Post Falls 29.

Adams: After a challenging stretch of nonleague games, the Timberwolves open the league slate against a tough Post Falls squad. Lake City 35, Post Falls 21.

Gonzaga Prep at University

Lee: G-Prep must find a way to slow down Bryce Williamson. The best defense decides this game. G-Prep 30, U-Hi 27.

Adams: Last year, G-Prep answered losses to Shadle and Mt. Spokane. I expect another great response. G-Prep 42, U-Hi 28.

Shadle Park vs. Ferris, Albi, 5

Lee: Ferris doesn’t have enough offense to keep up with Shadle. Shadle 40, Ferris 21.

Adams: The Highlanders’ defense has dramatically improved since last year’s loss to Ferris. Shadle 34, Ferris 21.

Mead vs. Mt. Spokane, Albi, 7:30

Lee: The only ringing in the Battle of the Bell will be done by the Wildcats. Mead is too one-dimensional on offense and the Wildcats’ defense will take care of things. The run-pass development of Mt. Spokane QB Matt Pulliam has been an asset. Mt. Spokane 30, Mead 14.

Adams: The Wildcats have been playing by the skin of their teeth lately, losing by seven and three points and then beating Ferris by three. Expect another close one in the Battle of the Bell. Mt. Spokane 20, Mead 13.