Week 3 Game Predictions

Southwick vs. Keast/Kimetto

45-32

Both of these teams were left reeling after embarrassing blowout losses last week, and will no doubt come into this matchup with a massive chip on their shoulders. However, the addition of sophomore bigman Zach Millett to Team Southwick will no doubt elevate their overall performance tenfold. Unless Jeremy Keast can stop playing like a total bum and actually score more than 9 points for once, expect an easy win for Southwick.

Strauss vs. Jarboe

46-44

This is for sure the matchup of the week: the #2 and #3 teams facing off in what we all hope will be an all-time rec ball classic. The deadly guard trio of Watkins, teDuits, and Chandler will put up their best effort against a stout Strauss defense led by DPOY frontrunner Dougie Thompkins. I'm expecting a true back-and-forth game with multiple lead changes, but at the end of the day, I believe Team Jarboe will go down at the mercy of a magnificent offensive performance from superstar-in-the-making Jack Blount.

Willson/Dzwonek vs. Booth

34-52

Coming off their bye, Matty "Bo Binks" Cota and Team Booth will be anxious to come out and deliver a statement win in a matchup vs. Willson/Dzwonkek, who have already earned themselves the reputation as far and away the league's worst team. Expect nothing short of a stellar showcase from Cota, who underwhelmed in his first game but is looking to prove to himself and his detractors that he is a varsity-level player. Although Team WD will hit their fair share of outside shots, their defensive woes will prove too much to overcome.

Sellers vs. Manzi

60-65

On paper, it appears that Team Manzi is clearly the superior squad in terms of pure talent. On the contrary, I believe Sam Boudreau and Bradley teDuits will have a tough time defending the likes of Alex Sellers and Jake Scharn, two lengthy and deceivingly athletic big men who can score inside at will and love to crash the boards. Ultimately, Team Manzi will prevail in a fast-paced shootout, as Sam Boudreau, especially with the extra rest he was afforded due to the afternoon game time, will likely put up a 40 piece.

Townsend vs. Hastings

32-74

Let's be honest; this game won't be competitive from the jump. Team Townsend's star point guard Kyle Plausse will do his best to produce some sort of offense for his squad, but there's not a chance he or anyone else will be able to slow down Hastings' dynamic offensive attack. I don't really have much else to say about this game other than that Chris Smith, Max Phanord, and Lil Bush will dominate once again en route to their third straight victory.