Hearld-News Week 5 picks

Tina Akouris Picks

Last week: 8-2

Overall: 28-12

St. Rita 35, Providence 12

Joliet Catholic 28, Marist 14

Morris 42, Yorkville 7

Lemont 50, Oak Forest 10

Minooka 14, Plainfield East 3

Plainfield N. 45, Plainfield C. 35

Lincoln-Way East 42, Sandburg 3

Bolingbrook 36, H-F 30

L-W West 14, L-W North 7

Joliet West 30, Joliet Central 14

Dick Goss’ Picks

Last week: 9-1

Overall: 30-10

St. Rita 27, Providence 21

Marist 42, Joliet Catholic 35

Morris 31, Yorkville 21

Lemont 37, Oak Forest 24

Minooka 28, Plainfield East 21

Plainfield N. 34, Plainfield C. 21

Lincoln-Way East 27, Sandburg 14

Bolingbrook 28, H-F 16

L-W North 35, L-W West 27

Joliet West 24, Joliet Central 14

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