It’s the second (or third) week of the season, so all of our local teams have gotten their first taste of real action.

It’s still too early to make any long-range predictions for the season, but the general trend should get a little clearer in the coming weeks.

But let’s talk about this week.

Luverne vs Goshen
Luverne took a tough loss last week against Brantley, and they face another area team this week with Goshen.

Goshen is 3-19 all-time against Luverne, and the last time the two teams met in 2007, Luverne came away with a 33-2 win.

I don’t anticipate that much of a blowout, but I think Luverne will bounce back to pick up a win.
Luverne 32, Goshen 16

CCA at Coosa Valley
The Cougars and the Rebels have a common opponent: Autauga Academy, and the scores were close at both contests.

Coosa lost to AA 34-17, while CCA fell 32-15. Fortunately, there’s more to the game than just comparing scores.

By all accounts, the Cougars were in the game against Autauga until mistakes killed them, and I bet the coaches have worked hard this week to eliminate those.

CCA is a talented team — we’ve seen flashes of it so far this season — and I’m looking for them to come back and put one in the win column.
CCA 35, Coosa 21

Highland Home vs Central-Hayneville
Here’s an interesting tidbit for you: the Highland Home Flying Squadron are the only team in Class 2A, Region 3 to start the year with a win.

The others (Calhoun, Central, Elba, Goshen, Luverne, New Brockton and Zion Chapel) all lost last Friday night.

That doesn’t mean much, but I thought it was unusual.

I fully expect Highland Home to move to 2-0 this Friday night against Central.

The Lions put up some points against Florala, but Highland didn’t have much trouble with McKenzie.

Central is currently on a 42-game losing streak. Look for it to go to 43.
HHS 42, Central 13

Brantley at Kinston
After making an opening statement against Luverne, Brantley travels to Kinston for a Bulldogs-Bulldogs matchup.

Kinston is traditionally not a very strong team, and I don’t think Brantley will have a letdown after last week’s big one.

This one may be over in the first half.
Brantley 40, Kinston 6

Last week: 2-1
Total record: 3-1