Prep Football Week 4 (with picks)

Jay (1-1) @ Baker (3-0)—Kickoff 7:00pm

Jay is coming off a much needed open week as they face their rivals in Baker. In week two, the Royals, who had battled illness all week, lost to Freeport on the road, 31-14. Hopefully Jay is healed and healthy and ready for “The War on Highway 4.” Baker is undefeated and coming off a 41-6 win over Central.
Last year, Jay defeated Baker 41-0.

Central (0-3) vs Northview (0-3)—Kickoff 7:00pm

Central and Northview will both be looking for their first win of the 2025 season. The Jaguars lost to Baker last week, 41-6 while the Chiefs lost a close, high scoring game to Freeport, 48-43.

Last season, Northview blanked Central, 40-0.

Tate (3-0) @ Milton (3-0)—Kickoff 7:30pm

A battle of unbeatens at Haywood Hanna Stadium on Friday as Milton hosts Tate. The turnaround for the Panthers has been incredible, to say the least. After a winless 2024 campaign, the Panthers have a chance to go 4-0. Standing in their way is a high scoring Tate Aggie team. Last week, Milton got by Washington, 14-13. Tate shutout Pensacola High, 41-0.

Last season, Tate beat Milton, 30-14.

Pace is open.

PREDICTIONS

Last week, northsantarosa.com went 2-0 in week 3, making us 6-3 on the year. Let’s see how we do in week 4…

Jay bounces back and gets first road win of the season, while also handing Baker its first loss of the season…Jay 31 Baker 24

Northview gets first win over the season…Northview 35 Central 14

Milton’s magical season continues and improves to 4-0…Milton 28 Tate 27