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TOM DAVIS, News-Sentinel sports editor
Overall: 0-0
Heritage over Leo - Patriots still not over being jobbed in football.
Woodlan over Garrett - Warriors fast start recalling Mosher-Ball days of glory.
New Haven over Blackhawk - A pair of Division I recruits due battle. The senior wins.
Concordia Lutheran over Carroll - The Cadets never get the respect they deserve.
Northrop over East Noble - Bruins focused and on a mission.
Homestead over Warsaw - I'll “Gamble” on Sparty.
Canterbury over Eastside - Cavs get this one, but Blazers will be good eventually under new coach.
Wayne over Lakewood Park - Mitchell X Mitchell = Generals win.
Mishawaka Marian over Bishop Luers - Maybe best 1-on-1 match-up in state this weekend.
Penn over North Side - Long road trip against solid team.
REGGIE HAYES, News-Sentinel columnist
Overall: 0-0
Leo over Heritage - This is a good way to get ACAC blood boiling. Go with the home team.
Woodlan over Garrett - Work-in-progress Warriors showing strides on defense.
New Haven over Blackhawk - Bulldogs have the makings of an area powerhouse.
Concordia Lutheran over Carroll - The Cadets could be the best example of pure “team” around.
Northrop over East Noble - Knights always put up a fight, but the great Scotts prevail.
Homestead over Warsaw - These teams are trying to find their way early. Should be close.
Canterbury over Eastside - Scott Kreiger's transition from girls to boys coaching fun to watch.
Wayne over Lakewood Park - The Generals have too much firepower for Lakewood Park.
Mishawaka Marian over Bishop Luers - It's always difficult to open the season with a long road trip.
North Side over Penn - The Redskins will have their hands full with Al Rhodes' team.
DON CONVERSET, News-Sentinel assistant sports editor
Overall: 0-0
Heritage over Leo - Patriots can keep up with Lions' run 'n gun style.
Woodlan over Garrett - David Randall's team has won two in a row already.
New Haven over Blackhawk Christian - Bulldogs have too much firepower for Braves.
Concordia Lutheran over Carroll - Cadets are one of best teams in northeast Indiana.
Northrop over East Noble - Bruins routed Knights in 2012 sectional, they'll do it again.
Homestead over Warsaw - Spartans are strong again this season.
Canterbury over Eastside - Blazers are improving, but not enough to beat Cavaliers yet.
Wayne over Lakewood Park Christian - Mitchell brothers will be too much for Panthers.
Bishop Luers over Mishawaka Marian - Blackmon Jr. vs. Jackson will be great match-up.
North Side over Penn - Redskins win third straight game on the road.
JUSTIN KENNY, News-Sentinel prep basketball expert
Overall: 0-0
Leo over Heritage - Lions begin ACAC play with a victory.
Woodlan over Garrett - First three-game winning streak for the Warriors since 2004.
New Haven over Blackhawk - V.J. Beachem opens his senior campaign with a big splash.
Concordia Lutheran over Carroll - Cadets not getting enough respect, that will change.
Northrop over East Noble - Can Brenton Scott continue his high-scoring ways?
Homestead over Warsaw - Spartans still learning to play without Zach Terrell.
Canterbury over Eastside - Cavaliers in midst of three-game road swing to begin season.
Wayne over Lakewood Park - Generals aiming for second-straight 3-0 start.
Bishop Luers over Mishawaka Marian - How healthy can James Blackmon Jr. be?
Penn over North Side - Redskins begin year with six straight road games.
THE FANS, News-Sentinel online polls
Overall: 0-0
Leo: 70.37 percent over Heritage: 29.63 percent
Garrett: 56.0 percent over Woodlan: 44.0 percent
New Haven: 93.1 percent over Blackhawk Christian: 6.9 percent
Concordia Lutheran: 72.0 percent over Carroll 28.0 percent
Northrop: 96.55 percent over East Noble: 3.45 percent
Homestead: 82.76 percent over Warsaw: 17.24 percent
Canterbury: 96.15 percent over Eastside: 3.85 percent
Wayne: 73.08 percent over Lakewood Park: 26.92 percent
Bishop Luers: 66.67 percent over Mishawaka Marian: 33.33 percent
North Side: 69.23 percent over Penn 30.77 percent
