Today
Hunting Hills Lightning (1-0) at Lindsay Thurber Raiders (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park — The Lightning proved last week in Lacombe (a 16-6 win) they’ll challenge for the league title while the Raiders have yet to play, so little is known about them. Both teams should have an outstanding running game, but give the Lightning the edge. Pick: Hunting Hills.
Friday
Lacombe Rams (0-1) at Sylvan Lake Lakers (0-1), 4:30 p.m. — Both teams got off to a slow start, but they’ll rebound before the season is to far along. The Rams definitely have more experience and should hold the edge. Pick: Lacombe.
Rocky Rebels (1-0) at Stettler Wildcats (1-0), 4:30 p.m. — The ‘Cats showed against Sylvan Lake they’ve taken a big step up from last season when they were winless. Rocky also looked good in beating Wetaskiwin. The fact this is in Stettler, pick: Stettler.
Saturday
Wetaskiwin Sabres (0-1) at Camrose Trojans (1-0), 7 p.m. — Camrose got off yo a solid start by beating Notre Dame while the Sabres struggled to generate much offence against Rocky. Pick: Camrose.
2010 record: none right, four wrong .000
2009 record: 27 right, nine wrong .750
40-year record: 823 right, 252 wrong .766