LSD'S 3A GAME OF THE WEEK: Week 11
Here are the Final Predictions of 2026
#5 PRCA @ #1 Ben Franklin.
Some say this is a meaningless game. I see this more like a Conf. Championship Game. East vs Metro. the outcome will barely move the rankings. So, Have Fun.
Prediction: BEN FRANKLIN
#18 Blue Ridge @ # 23 Kingman
A win here by the Yellowjackets, with some help from a few teams losing (that's expected) will get BR into the sweet 16. The Bulldogs have no sweet dreams. but a win will help @MohaveFBTalk gain ground on me. MAYBE
Prediction: BLUE RIDGE
LAST CALL: Electa Mea, Optio Mea.
#15 Dysart @ #12 River Valley
There is no bigger game in 3A this Week. NONE! For the West Title. A Play-off spot. This will be a high scoring game 67-41. Like a 1A game on Steroids.
Prediction: RIVER VALLEY
Last Week: 2-2
Season: 23-9
**Latin: My Picks, My Choice
LSD'S MOHAVE COUNTY PREDICTIONS: Week 11
After trying to call an audible. I was reminded who's in Charge.
PLAY-OFF GAMES:
1A: superior @ MALC...The Patriots are rested and ready to make Mohave County Proud. 8-Man Proud
2A: DESERT STAR @ veritas prep... It's simple for the Titans, Stop the Run, Run, Run
3A: dysart @ RIVER VALLEY...YES, this is the Dust Devils Home Play-Off Game. Winner wins a long bus ride
The Rest of the Games:
BLUE RIDGE @ kingman
LA JOYA COMM. @ mohave
mingus @ LEE WILLIAMS
LAKE HAVASU @ somerton
Last Week: 4-1
Season: 49-9
Can anyone explain this to me?
Beat 8,9,14
Higher SOS than 10,11,12,13,15
Lost to 1,4,5,7
Better/same record as 8,9,10,13,14
Still have to play 6
Is it quality wins?
Is it SOS?
Is it no bad loses?
What's the formula?
LSD'S BOLD PREDICTION: Week 11
The Final BOLD prediction of 2026.
#13 Coolidge @ #4 Thatcher
The Bears are hoping for a play-off spot. the Eagles are set and could use this week to rest and get some guys healthy for the play-off run. But more Importantly.
There is a gentleman in Gila Valley, pulling out what hair he has left. CURSING, that I should up on their doorstep again.
Prediction: COOLIDGE
Last week: 0-1
Season: 3-5
After Saturdays 2A Play-off ranking discussions. I'm hesitant to bring up more MaxPreps anomalies. But looking at the updated 3A rankings this morning:
#10 Payson (5-4) Lost to #12 River Valley (6-3) who lost to # 14 Seton Catholic (2-7) who lost to #16 ALA-Ironwood (5-4)
This is what happens when the AIA outsource their responsibilities to a Data Center.
LSD'S 3A TOP TEN: Week 11
This will be my Final Rankings of 2026.
1. Round Valley
2. Ben Franklin
3. PRCA
4. Show Low
5. Thatcher
6. Valley Christian
7. Crismon
8. ALA-Iron
9 ALA-MN
10. Gilbert Christian
The AIA Rankings, Powered by MaxPreps, Is now in Control
Sorry, but a top-ranked unbeaten team can’t drop two spots coming off a four-touchdown win over a quality opponent. AIA seriously needs to look at adding a human element to these ratings.
In a shocking development, Willcox went from No. 1 to No. 3 in the 2A despite beating Tanque Verde 34-7 last night. Now, the teams are aligned in the 2A state bracket announced today. No. 14 Tanque Verde could return to Willcox in the second round Nov. 6 if it gets past No. 19 Phoenix Cortez in the first round Friday.
2A bracket: allsportstucson.com/2026/10/…
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LSD'S MOHAVE COUNTY PREDICTIONS: Week 11
With playoff games starting. The regular season coming to an end. It's time to go into Play-off mode. So, I'm calling an Audible (hope I'm not dismissed)
Knowing that the Coaches tape their podcast on Tuesdays. then broadcast them on Friday. and knowing they must pick against me in order to have any chance now. I'll be posting my Predictions on Wednesday.
They won't know mine** & I won't know there's
**unless they go back in and edit their selections. They are sneaky that way.
The 2A rankings are heavily driven by S.O.S. which is determined by your opponents W/L records. 3A still has another week of regular season FB. Many 2A teams played 3A games.
Wouldn't that have an impact on some of the closer ranked 2A teams.
LSD'S BOLD PREDICTION: Week 10
After last weeks BOLD Prediction uproar. Can it get any crazier...
Well, I don't recall in the History of the BPG that a #1 team has been chosen. But Here We Go;
#8 CRISMON @ #1 Ben Franklin
Rattlers are sneaky creatures. they lay in waiting. lulling their prey deceptively into a false sense of confidence. BEFORE STRIKING!
No team should go undefeated. everyone should experience the agony of defeat. but better to lose in Oct, then in Nov. The Chargers would agree
Prediction: CRISMON
Last Week: 0-1😭
Season: 3-5
LSD'S 3A GAMES OF THE WEEK: Week 10
Play-Off Implications
NORTH TITLE:
#12 Page @ #18 Chinle
Winner wins the North and an automatic spot in the 3A Play-offs. This is the North. Chinle will pound & pound. Page has a good QB that can light it up on you.
Prediction: CHINLE
BROTHERLY LOVE
#6 Valley Christian @ #7 Gilbert Christian.
This game will start with a Prayer and end with Handshakes. But that's all the love they will show each other. in between, it's going to be a bloodbath.
Prediction: GILBERT CHRISTIAN
BOUNCE BACK
#9 Payson @ #17 River Valley
Both teams coming off heartbreak loses. Both teams need this game for a play-off spot. Both Programs need this game to quiet the naysayers. Home Game and as always, I'll do the Smart Thing
Prediction: RIVER VALLEY
DEJA VU
#25 H.A.G. @ #33 H.A.M.
Round Two, in case you missed the opening game against these two Heritage Powerhouses. here's your chance again.
Prediction: HEROS
Last Week: 4-0
Season: 21-7
**AIA Ranking Used