The high school football season in Palm Beach County is already proving to be an exhilarating ride, with two weeks of intense competition showcasing both unexpected upsets and nail-biting finishes. As teams gear up for Week 3, our panel at The Post is ready to make their predictions for the county's most anticipated matchups.
Every Thursday, our experts put their reputations on the line, attempting to forecast the outcomes of the biggest games in the area. This week, the excitement is palpable as several teams remain unbeaten, while others are looking to bounce back from early-season losses. As always, we invite our readers to join in the fun by submitting their own picks, making the Palm Beach Pick 'Em a community affair.
This week’s matchups include a clash between Jupiter and Palm Beach Lakes, both entering the game with a perfect 2-0 record. Scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the game promises to be a thrilling encounter. The predictions from our panel are split, with Marc Berman and Rick Robb backing Jupiter, while Nick Pugliese, Alex Peterman, and Chet Peterman are leaning toward Palm Beach Lakes. The audience poll shows a strong preference for Jupiter at 72.8%, indicating the community's confidence in their local team.
Another exciting game on Thursday features Benjamin, currently at 1-1, visiting the undefeated Pahokee, who stands at 2-0. This matchup is also set for 6:30 p.m. The panel is divided here as well, with Marc Berman predicting a win for Benjamin, while Nick Pugliese, Rick Robb, and Eric Wallace are placing their bets on Pahokee, who has garnered 77.3% support from the audience poll.
Wellington, another unbeaten team at 2-0, will face off against Westwood, who shares the same record. This game, also taking place on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., sees the panel split in their predictions, with Marc Berman and Chet Peterman selecting Westwood, while the rest of the panel favors Wellington, who has 66.7% backing from the audience.
On Friday, the action continues with a matchup between Royal Palm Beach and Martin County, where Martin County is favored after a strong start to the season with a 2-0 record. The predictions reflect this, with all panel members except Chet Peterman choosing Martin County, who enjoys 76.2% support from the audience poll.
Finally, John Carroll Catholic will visit Cardinal Newman, both teams boasting 2-0 records. The panel is unanimous in their predictions for Cardinal Newman, who has an impressive 90.5% support from the audience, indicating a strong belief in their ability to maintain their winning streak.
As the Palm Beach Pick 'Em standings show, Marc Berman leads the pack with a record of 13-1, followed closely by Nick Pugliese at 12-2. The audience is also performing well, with an 11-3 record, showcasing the competitive nature of this season's predictions. With so much at stake, the coming week promises to deliver more thrilling high school football action in Palm Beach County.
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