Big Friday football wise

VHSL/NCAA picks

The football frenzy will continue over the next few days with high school action reaching the quarter-finals in Virginia and several season ending rivalry matches happening in the NCAA.

Now let's make a few picks....

VHSL Playoffs

GW-Danville @ Salem

This one will entertain as the Eagles drop in on the Spartans looking to advance. Slight edge to GW.

GW by 4

Northside @ Magna Vista

A rematch with Magna Vista having the home field advantage this season. The Vikings have valiantly defended their crown through lots of injuries but may run out of steam here.

Magna Vista by 8

Glenvar @ Giles

Giles by 12

Richlands @ Gate City

Gate City by 12

Parry MacCluer @ Altavista

Altavista by 7

George Wythe @ Honaker

George Wythe by 3

Galax @ Haysi

Galax by 2

Liberty - Bealton @ Jefferson Forest

Jefferson Forest by 13

NCAA

Western Kentucky @ Marshall

The Herd looking toward finishing 12-0 and playing in the best bowl possible.

Marshall 38-24

Arkansas @ Missouri

Missouri 28-20

Colorado State @ Air Force

Air Force 30-28

Arizona State @ Arizona

Arizona 23-21

Stanford @ UCLA

UCLA 28-26

Virginia @ Va Tech

This one is for a bowl bid essentially....

Va Tech 34-24

Back with more in a day or so.....