Football: Pinellas County Friday night forecast, Week 5 — Sept. 23

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Lakewood (2-2) at Palm Beach Atlantic (2-2), 6:30

The Spartans are still trying to put a complete performance together. Last week, they squeaked by Pinellas Park 9-8 to even their record. Lakewood’s offense has the potential to get back on track against the host Eagles, who are allowing 22 points per game. 

Putnam’s pick: Lakewood 23-14

Largo (3-0) at Clearwater (1-2), 7:30

The undefeated Packers, whose defense has yet to allow a point this season, are eager to exact revenge after losing the past two meetings to their rival by a  combined six points. The host Tornadoes are coming off their bye, which gave them two weeks to prepare. 

Putnam’s pick: Largo 14-12

Palm Harbor University (3-1) at Countryside (2-2), 7:30

The Hurricanes, who have won three straight, are trying to extend their streak against the rival Cougars. It also is a chance for Palm Harbor University to win its second straight in the series. 

Putnam’s pick: PHU 20-16

Calvary Christian (2-1) at Sarasota (3-1), 7:30

The Warriors are averaging more than 30 points per game. Maintaining that pace could be tough against the host Sailers, who are allowing 19 points per game. 

Putnam’s pick: Calvary Christian 21-17

Sebring (3-1) at Clearwater Central Catholic (3-1), 7:30

In their three wins, the Marauders have allowed a combined 21 points. Clearwater Central Catholic, which has won two of the last three in the series, will rely on that stingy defense to continue its success. 

Putnam’s pick: CCC 24-10

Best of the rest

Canterbury at The Classical Academy of Sarasota, 7

Putnam’s pick: Canterbury 30-16

Indian Rocks Christian at Bishop McLaughlin, 7

Putnam’s pick: IRC 34-7

Merritt Island Christian at Shorecrest, 7

Putnam’s pick: Shorecrest 21-20

West Oaks Academy at Northside Christian, 7

Putnam’s pick: Northside Christian 26-21

City of Life Christian at Lakeside Christian, 7

Putnam’s pick: Lakeside Christian 27-12

St. Petersburg Catholic at Naples St. John Neumann, 7

Putnam’s pick: St. John Neumann 21-6

Deltona Trinity Christian at Keswick Christian, 7

Putnam’s pick: Deltona Trinity Christian 16-14

Tarpon Springs at East Lake, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: East Lake 35-17

Gibbs at Pinellas Park, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: Pinellas Park 21-14

Boca Ciega at Northeast, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: Northeast 27-14

Hollins at Seminole, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: Seminole 14-13

Dunedin at St. Petersburg, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: St. Petersburg 28-7

Palmetto at Clearwater Academy, 7:30

Putnam’s pick: Clearwater Academy 20-7