Week 1 Predictions

Last season Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter sports editor Kevin Endejan and I made a habit of trying to predict the results of each week’s games and invited fans to guess along with us. Although I narrowly edged out Kevin in the end, it was more fun to just watch our guesses play out on the field each week. So we decided to bring back the feature again this year. Make sure to vote on who you think will win each week, and I’ll keep a tab on how the readers fare.

Without further ado, the first picks of the 2010 football season -

Interlake Saints (0-0) at Newport (0-0)
Joel – This game should be a great sneak preview for the upcoming season as both teams debut new offenses. I like what Interlake coach Jason Rimkus is doing, but Newport brings back a ton of experience in the backfield and on the line. I think the Knights take this one in a close one.

Pick: Newport 20-17

Kevin – Both Newport and Interlake are running new offenses this season. The experience factor tends to lean toward Newport, however. The Knights return athletic players to the field, and it suits their triple option well. Interlake returns senior quarterback Matt Malos, but his adjustment to the pro-style offense is a little more of a challenge. The learning curve could take a while, especially with a new surrounding cast.

Pick: Newport 28-14