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Land O’ Lakes (2-0) at Zephyrhills Christian (2-0), 7

This is a chance for the private school Warriors to prove their worth among the county;s top programs, regardless of class or size, by hosting Land O’ Lakes in a battle of unbeatens. 

Putnam’s pick: Land O’ Lakes 28-27

Mitchell (1-1) at River Ridge (1-1), 7:30

The county’s biggest rivalry game matches two teams trying to get above .500. The visiting Mustangs have won five straight in the series, including a 28-0 victory last season. The Royal Knights picked up some momentum by rallying for a 28-21victory over Countryside last week. 

Putnam’s pick: Mitchell 24-13

Zephyrhills (1-1) at Wiregrass Ranch (1-1), 7:30

The Bulldogs only loss in the regular season last year was a 40-7 rout against the Bulls. That lopsided result was Zephyrhills motivated to get even. Still, it will be tough against a veteran Wiregrass Ranch defense that recorded a shutout against rival Wesley Chapel last week. 

Putnam’s pick: Zephyrhills 21-18

Best of the rest

Academy at the Lakes at Duval Charter, 4:30

Putnam’s pick: Duval Charter 20-19

Palm Harbor University at Sunlake, 7

Putnam’s pick: PHU 17-13

Naples St. John Neumann at Bishop McLaughlin, 7

Putnam’s pick: Bishop McLaughlin 26-21