Sports editor Kevin Green has made his opening week high school football predictions, continuing a strong forecasting start after going 3-1 in his initial picks. The Oklahoman, by comparison, managed just one correct prediction from four attempts in the same period.
Green’s selections span several matchups across the region, with notable confidence in established programs. He projects Claremore Christian to defeat Welch 56-42, citing the defending Frontier Christian Athletic Association champions’ returning quarterback and offensive weapons, despite Welch’s impressive 66-18 season-opening victory. Ketchum appears primed to handle Chelsea’s struggling defense, while Sequoyah receives the nod over Cleveland despite suffering a significant loss to Inola the previous week.
Among the week’s selections, Green expresses particular conviction in Verdigris’s matchup against Sperry, highlighting the Cardinals’ extensive returning roster of 15 seniors and starters on both sides of the ball. The predictor also anticipates Inola’s successful rebound following an impressive demolition of Sequoyah, suggesting the Longhorns represent a legitimate threat to defending state champion Adair.
Green’s analysis emphasizes the importance of experience and offensive consistency in determining outcomes, while acknowledging that defensive performance and turnover avoidance will prove critical across several contests. The predictions reflect confidence in established programs while recognizing emerging threats among younger rosters navigating new systems and personnel changes.
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