Can Central East continue dominance? Here’s Week 9 Fresno prep football predictions
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.
- Central Section features multiple TRAC matchups; Central East faces No.2 Clovis West.
- The Bee went 7-5 in Week 8 and holds a 47-24 record on season picks.
- Predictions favor high-scoring affairs; expect offensive production and tests.
More big games are on tap this week in the Central Section with Week 9 of high school football.
The Bee selected 12 games in Week 8 and went 7-5.
As usual, the Tri-River Athletic Conference has some marquee matchups.
On Thursday, No. 1 Central East visits No. 2 Clovis West at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the campus of Buchanan High.
Other TRAC matchups include Clovis facing Clovis East and Clovis North taking on Buchanan.
For the season, The Bee is 47-24 with its picks.
Central East at Clovis West: Huge test for the Golden Eagles against the Bengals, who are making it look easy against other TRAC foes. Central East 52, Clovis West 30
Bullard at Garza: The Knights took care of business against Madera on the road. Can they do it again against the Guardians after their loss to Sanger last week? Bullard 32, Garza 30
Buchanan at Clovis North (Veterans Memorial Stadium): It is looking difficult for the Bears. The Broncos and Bears are searching for their first TRAC win. Clovis North 27, Buchanan 23
Clovis at Clovis East (Lamonica Stadium): The Timberwolves are also searching for their first TRAC win, while the Cougars look strong. Clovis 47, Clovis East 37
Redwood at Golden West: Big matchup in the East Yosemite League. The Rangers are 2-0, while the Trailblazers are 1-1. Redwood 34, Golden West 30
Dinuba at Lemoore: The Emperors are an interesting team to watch. They started 0-2, then won the next three and alternated wins and losses in the West Yosemite League, winning last week. Reversing trend here? Dinuba 27, Lemoore 23
Kerman at Kingsburg: The Lions look tough. The Vikings are tough, too, but lost last week to Central Valley Christian, 21-20. Kerman 36, Kingsburg 27
Tulare at Mission Oak (Bob Mathias Stadium): Once upon a time, the Tribe looked unstoppable. Since, they have lost two games, including to a surprising Hanford team. Tulare Union 45, Mission Oak 24
Tulare Western at Hanford: Speaking of the Bullpups, can they continue their winning ways? It is possible. The Mustangs are coming off a 36-29 loss to Dinuba. Hanford 36, Tulare Western 27
Madera at San Joaquin Memorial: Tough matchup to predict here. Madera 24, San Joaquin Memorial 20
