{"id":124347,"date":"2019-10-31T04:01:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T09:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=124347"},"modified":"2019-10-31T04:01:32","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T09:01:32","slug":"pigskin-pickem-week-no-10-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2019\/10\/31\/pigskin-pickem-week-no-10-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigskin Pick’Em: Week No. 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SCOTT TRUXELL\/<\/strong>independent sports editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like that, Week No. 10 is here, marking the end of 2019 high school football regular season. League and conference races, along with playoff positioning hang in the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, a 19-1 record wasn\u2019t good enough to win Pigskin Pick\u2019Em. Guest selector Trent Temple posted a perfect 20-0 mark and topped me by a single game by correctly picking Kenton over Ottawa-Glandorf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His impressive accomplishment is a first, and it boosted the overall record of the guest selectors to 147-50 (74.6 percent), while my record is 151-46, or 76.6 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week\u2019s guest selector is Zach Profit, a member of a family owned and operated grain farm in Van Wert County. Profit and his wife Danielle welcomed their third child, Millie, this week. She joins brothers Parker (4) and Calen (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zach Profit<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before we get to this week\u2019s picks, Profit wrote a message that I\u2019ll pass along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn behalf of all area farmers I would like to share my appreciation for what you and your colleagues at thevwindependent.com and 99.7 WKSD\/1220\/104.3 WERT do to bring us live sports coverage,\u201d Profit wrote. \u201cMany of us have family members or friends playing high school sports. When we must be in the field we turn to you to bring the games to us. You will not find better high school sports coverage anywhere. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of Dave Mosier, Kenny Stabler, Shawn Gerber, Jason Williamson, Scott Alan and Ron Burt, thank you for your kind words Zach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now on to this week\u2019s selections. Out of 20 games, we differ on just two \u2013 one in the GMC and one non-conference game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Games of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wapakoneta (8-1) at Ottawa-Glandorf (7-2)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty simple \u2013 the winner will claim a share of the WBL title, assuming Kenton defeats Elida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m leaning toward Wapakoneta because of their physical style of play. That\u2019s not to say O-G isn\u2019t physical, but it\u2019s going to be tough matchup for the Titans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnytime I hear the words Ottawa-Glandorf I immediately think athletic excellence,\u201d Profit said. \u201cNot so fast — I look for the Redskins to dominate the Titans and share the WBL championship with Kenton.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Wapakoneta; Profit: Wapakoneta<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Coldwater (8-1) at Marion Local (7-2)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slobberknocker is a term that comes to mind for this one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thought \u2013 will the 50\/50 reach $15,000?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the game itself, it\u2019s a tossup, at least in my mind. After going back and forth, I\u2019m somewhat reluctantly picking Coldwater in a close one. I say reluctantly because it feels like a bad idea not to take Marion Local at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cColdwater and Marion Local are both coming off bounce back wins after Haley’s Comet-like same day losses in Week No. 8,\u201d Profit said. “Coach Otten and Coach Goodwin, two future hall of fame Coaches, won’t have to work very hard to get their guys excited to play this Friday. I give the edge to the more experienced Coldwater team here, but I expect fireworks in this one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Coldwater; Profit: Coldwater <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paulding (4-5) at Crestview (4-5)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be a very entertaining season finale for both teams. Brody Brecht and Jacob Deisler are two runners who are fun to watch, and in many ways, the two teams are similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I\u2019m going with the Knights at home in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don’t care if its football or ping pong, anytime you have to play in Convoy you can expect a battle,\u201d Profit said. “Coach Jared Owens and his staff are the best in Northwest Ohio at improving each week. You can bet they want to finish off the season with a dominating win. I expect this game to be a war, but the Knights will be the last team standing when the dust settles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Crestview; Profit: Crestview<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celina (3-6) at Van Wert (5-4)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celina can\u2019t be taken lightly. This is a physical team with an above average running game and they can present problems for opponents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having said that, I think the Cougars will get the win and finish the season with three straight victories and a 6-4 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While making his prediction, Profit brought up the name Bob Ross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cat Pack will be loud, the Cougar Pride marching band crisp, and the scene at Eggerss Stadium in downtown Van Wert will most likely resemble a Bob Ross painting,\u201d Profit said. \u201cVan Wert Coach Keith Recker and team will be looking to cap off a solid season with a big win for the home finale. I look for the Cougars to get off to a quick start and not look back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Van Wert; Profit: Van Wert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of the Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WBL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenton (7-2) at Elida (0-9)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Kenton; Profit: Kenton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defiance (2-7) at St. Marys Memorial (7-2)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: St. Marys Memorial; Profit: St. Marys Memorial<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shawnee (4-5) at Bath (2-7)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Shawnee; Profit: Shawnee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NWC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delphos Jefferson (1-8) at Spencerville (6-3)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Spencerville; Profit: Spencerville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluffton (4-5) at Columbus Grove (6-3)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Columbus Grove; Profit: Columbus Grove<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen East (8-1) at Ada (2-7)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Allen East; Profit: Allen East<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GMC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hicksville (5-4) at Wayne Trace (4-5)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Hicksville; Profit: Wayne Trace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinora (5-4) at Antwerp (0-9)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Tinora; Profit: Tinora<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edgerton (7-2) at Ayersville (1-8)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Edgerton; Profit: Edgerton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parkway (3-6) at St. Henry (1-8)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Parkway; Profit: Parkway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delphos St. John\u2019s (1-8) at Anna (8-1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Anna; Profit: Anna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort Recovery (3-6) at Versailles (3-6)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Fort Recovery; Profit: Fort Recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minster (8-1) at New Bremen (7-2)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Minster; Profit: Minster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAC<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toledo St. John\u2019s (6-3) at Lima Sr. (3-6)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: St. John\u2019s; Profit: St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-conference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lima Central Catholic (8-1) at Lucas (8-1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Lima CC; Profit: Lima CC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairview (8-1) at Ottawa Hills (6-3)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truxell: Fairview; Profit: Ottawa Hills<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SCOTT TRUXELL\/independent sports editor Just like that, Week No. 10 is here, marking the end of 2019 high school football regular season. League and conference races, along with playoff positioning hang in the balance. Last week, a 19-1 record wasn\u2019t good enough to win Pigskin Pick\u2019Em. Guest selector Trent Temple posted a perfect 20-0 mark […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-31 09:18:55","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124347\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}