Last week: 4-1
Last 3 weeks: 12-2

North Medford @ Canby
Always interesting to see what happens when teams have to play schools from down south. Still this Cougars team is strong, they'll prevail.
Canby 35 North Medford 20

Westview @ Tualatin
Sure to be the closest game of the night. Westview will be one field goal better.
Westview 24 Tualatin 21

South Medford @ Oregon City
Panthers shake off first half struggles to win it in the 4th quarter.
South Medford 28 Oregon CIty 21

Gresham @ West Linn
The Gophers solid season ends in West Linn.
West Linn 31 Gresham 20

Clackamas @ Southridge
The defending champs took a huge step this season, a repeat is highly unlikely.
Southridge 28 Clackamas 24

McKay @ Jesuit
The Crusaders are in the state's toughest league. They'll be ready for a long playoff run.
Jesuit 38 McKay 14

Newberg vs. Central Catholic
Tigers were the surprise team in the Pacific. All good things must come to an end.
Central Catholic 41 Newberg 21

Sprague @ Lincoln
Lincoln's roller coaster season comes to a screeching halt.
Sprague 31 Lincoln 28

Aloha vs. Benson
Aloha relieved to play a non-Metro league team. Their prize for beating Benson this Friday, a date with Sheldon.
Aloha 34 Benson 14

David Douglas @ South Salem
Home field advantage pushes South Salem to a win.
South Salem 35 David Douglas 28

Lincoln vs. Grant
Grant tested for the first time in weeks, they pass again.
Grant 42 Lincoln 28

Aloha @ Beaverton
Aloha gets into the playoffs on a botched extra point by the Beavers. But make no mistake, the Warriors deserve it.
Aloha 21 Beaverton 20

Tualatin @ Tigard
Rivalry game comes down to a field goal. Both teams going to the playoffs either way.
Tualatin 24 Tigard 21

Oregon City @ Lake Oswego
I guess Steve Coury was serious when he told me it the league games that really matter. The Lakers haven't lost since starting the season 0-3.
Lake Oswego 28 Oregon CIty 21

Barlow @ David Douglas
Five Mt. Hood Conference teams get it. But this is a game both teams really want to win.
Barlow 35 David Douglas 28

Jesuit @ Southridge
Jesuit poised to run the table, but can they win in the playoffs?
Jesuit 35 Southridge 21

Sprague @ Lake Oswego
The Lakers are 0-3 in non-conference games this season, but Friday they'll squeak by.
Lake Oswego 28 Sprague 27

Tigard @ Canby
The Cougars will virtually clinch the Pacific division with a win.
Canby 42 Tigard 20

Westview @ Aloha
The Warriors will keep it close in the first half.
Westview 31 Aloha 21

Union @ Camas
The Titans take the 3A Greater St. Helens League with a win.
Union 35 Camas 28

Jesuit @ Beaverton
Dylan Jackson gets a shot at his former team, but one player's motivation can only take a team so far, Jesuit prevails.
Jesuit 28 Beaverton 21

Madison vs. Grant
The P.I.L. is going to have to find a way to make that league more competitive.
Grant 56 Madison 0

Central Catholic @ Barlow
The top of the Mount Hood Conference is crowded this season. A loss here could be a huge blow for either team.
Central Catholic 35 Barlow 28

Canby @ Tualatin
First place on the line in the Pacific League. The Cougars should run the table.
Canby 31 Tualatin 21

Aloha @ Southridge
The Warriors hit the tough part of the schedule, another win could be tough.
Southridge 28 Aloha14

Jesuit @ Aloha
A much improved Warriors team is still no match for the mighty Crusaders.
Jesuit 35 Aloha 21

Beaverton @ Westview
The Wildcats hold off a late surge to beat the Beavers.
Westview 28 Beaverton 21

Sunset @ Southridge
Skyhawks work out the kinks against perennial losers.
Southridge 35 Sunset 14

Hillsboro @ Sherwood
Game of the night. The Bowmen will score in final three minutes to seal it.
Sherwood 31 Hillsboro 28

Franklin @ Grant
The only question: When will Grant take the foot off the gas?
Grant 54 Franklin 14

West Linn @ Lake Oswego
The Lakers pull out another a close one, put some distance between themselves and second place.
Lake Oswego 28 West Linn 27

Barlow @ Gresham
Both teams need a win in the crowded Mount Hood Conference.
Barlow 34 Gresham 28

David Douglas vs. Central Catholic
Owa Odighizuwa and the Scots defense put the clamps on the Rams.
David Douglas 34 Central Catholic 28

Grant vs. Wilson
The Generals are untouchable in the PIL.
Grant 41 Wilson 21

Lake Oswego @ Putnam
Three game losing streak? What three game losing streak?
Lake Oswego 38 Putnam 14

Oregon City @ West Linn
Winner of this one will be the favorite to take second in the Three Rivers League.
West Linn 28 Oregon City 27

Newberg @ Canby
Just what the Cougars needed, a little home cooking.
Canby 42 Newberg 14

Canby vs. Grant
The Cougars get Westview and Grant back to back. Yikes! And for the second straight week, they fall just short.
Grant 28 Canby 24

Centennial @ David Douglas
The Eagles have landed. They could contend for Mount Hood title.
Centennial 31 David Douglas 21

Lake Oswego @ Lakeridge
Even in a down year for the Lakers, Pacers still don't have a chance.
Lake Oswego 35 Lakeridge 14

McNary @ Sprague
Olympians looking for a gold medal season.
Sprague 27 McNary 21

Hillsboro @ Glencoe
This game will be decided in the final two minutes.
Glencoe 35 Hillsboro 31

Normally, we have to tell college football fans to step back from the proverbial ledge after their team suffers a devastating defeat. If it happens early enough, one loss will not kill their season.

But this week, it feels like I have to give that same message, but for the exact opposite reason. So here goes:

Washington Husky Fans, step back from the proverbial ledge. YOU CAN NOT FLY. If you jump, you will crash, and it will not be pleasant.

To be honest, I still can't believe that Washington actually pulled off the upset over USC. But even worse, I can't believe some of the stuff I've heard from Husky fans in the aftermath.

To those of you saying "The Dawgs are Back" or "They're going to the Rose Bowl," I can only say one thing:

NO THEY'RE NOT!!!!

Don't get me wrong, you have every right to be excited and happy after the win over Southern Cal. Even though I'm a Coug (yes, I went to Wazzu), I will admit to some bit of happiness for you and the players who endured the season that was 0-12.

But one upset win does not mean you've turned things around. Rebuilding is a process, not a flip of the switch. Saturday's win was a good step, but just a step. Please put things in perspective.

The 2008 Huskies went 0-12 for a very good reason... They were BAD! They didn't play well. They turned the ball over too much and committed too many penalties at the exact wrong time (Jake Locker against BYU comes to mind).

Two weeks ago, the Huskies ended their 15-game losing streak against Idaho. I'll let you in on a secret...Idaho is BAD.

Last week, they beat USC, mainly because Aaron Corp apparently thought that anyone wearing a football helmet was on his team. He played... you guessed it.. BAD(ly).

Husky fans, get excited by this game. Your team deserved to win it... and USC deserved to lose it. But don't get TOO excited. Remember that you play in a conference where most, if not all, of the other teams are better than you. Only time will tell, but you should expect the Huskies to struggle again this season. Jake Locker is a special player, but if he goes down, you may not see another win.

That being said, I do think the Washington program is heading in the right direction for its fans.

Ugh. After writing that, I feel the need to cleanse my soul. Going back and watching the '92 Apple Cup should do it. Long live the Snowbowl!!

Jesuit @ Lincoln
Crusaders will finally put it all together, knock off teetering Lincoln team.
Jesuit 38 Lincoln 20

Grant @ Tigard
Grant the best P.I.L. team in years.
Grant 31 Tigard 20

Sheldon @ Southridge
Sheldon will start slow because of long road trip, but pull it out in the end.
Sheldon 28 Southridge 24

Clackamas @ Lake Oswego
The Lakers (0-3) finally get a win. Crazy thing is, the can still win Three Rivers League.
Lake Oswego 28 Clackamas 21

Send all angry emails and post game trash talk to Evan Chevrier at echevrier@kgw.com

Southridge @ Canby
Two top 10 teams collide. Can the defending champs stay unbeaten?
Southridge 31 Canby 28

Grant @ Barlow
The Generals are the real deal. They will win the P.I.L. in their sleep.
Grant 35 Barlow 20

West Albany @ Hillsboro
Hillsboro has scored 125 point in first two games. One word, wow!
Hillsboro 38 West Albany 28

Portland's Travis Parrott teamed up with Carly Gullickson to win the U.S. Open tennis championship in Mixed Doubles in New York City. They beat Cara Black and Leander Paes in straight sets 6-2 and 6-4.

"Winning any Grand Slam is pretty cool," Parrott said afterward at the News conference,
"I definitely never thought I would win a mixed doubles US Open."

It is amazing because Parrott was actually supposed to play with Abigail Spears. However, she decided to play with Robert Kendrick, a playing partner from World Team Tennis. Spears told Parrott that she and Kendrick were guaranteed a wild card spot in the open and that she neeed to take a sure spot. Parrott didn't mind, "No problem," said Parrott. "I said do you know anybody that might be looking? She said, Carly might be looking. You can text her. So I texted her and she said yes and here we are."

Yes, they were also awarded a wild card spot and are now the U.S. Open Champions. Spears and Kendrick lost in the first round.

Parrott was born in Portland and still lives in the Rose City. His dad is Brian Parrott, the Men's head tennis coach at Portland State. Travis went to Georgia and then played for the Portland Pilots his senior year.

Parrott and Gullikson played together just once before in another tournament, but winning the Open is something special. "Just being out there on that court today," said Parrott, "and even during the trophy presentation, it was surreal a little bit. It's pretty amazing to be honest."

As some fans know, this is our 16th season for Friday Night Flights.

It's still a blast and I look forward to it every year. Last week, Ace Sports Photographer Brian Warner and I, covered Central Catholic's win over the Lakers at Lake Oswego.

It was a great game and I enjoyed a terrific Chili Cheese Dog.

Over the years I've seen some great games and had some great food to go along with it.

The perfect combination is a game that goes down to the wire and something tasty to eat.

Now, that I think about it, we've had some good meals on the Flights, including a steak dinner, seafood and lots and lots of hot dogs and hamburgers.

Our sports producer Evan Chevrier decides which games I cover each week and I'm never sure what I'm going to eat. It depends on what's available and what we've had during the season. We try to mix things up each week.

I think I'm getting two games this week. Westview at Grant and West Linn at Lincoln.

One year, we covered a game at Franklin and I had something to eat and we went to Jefferson for another game. They had a Barb'que and asked me if I wanted something. I told them I already ate and they said I had to try theirs. I'm glad I did. It was some of the tastiest Barb'que I've ever had on the flights.

So, I'm looking forward to a double-header this Friday and another great year of Friday Night Flights!

Westview @ Grant
The most intriguing matchup of the night. Almost a coin-flip.
Westview 31 Grant 28

West Linn @ Lincoln
The Cardinals will be 8-1 on November 6th. That night, they will play Grant for the P.I.L. title.
Lincoln 35 West Linn 20

Clackamas @ Jesuit
Jesuit humbled up in Seattle last weekend. Things back to normal this week.
Jesuit 28 Clackamas 17

West Salem @ David Douglas
David Douglas wins Mount Hood Conference with one hand tied behind their backs.
David Douglas 38 West Salem 14

Tualatin @ Southridge
Southridge wins thrilling home opener.
Southridge 24 Tualatin 21

If you haven't seen it, Blount sucker-punched Boise St. defensive lineman Byron Hout, in perfect view of the national TV cameras and thousands of people. The punch capped off the disaster that was opening night for the Ducks, when nothing went right. Within minutes, the video was all over the news and the web. As I write this some 14 hours after the incident, it's still the lead story in the sports world.

Legarrett Blount has now been SUSPENDED FOR THE SEASON. I'll leave it to you whether or not you think this is warranted.

But this is a black eye for the sport, and both schools.

Is Byron Hout an innocent victim in this? No. College football players, the best of the best, should be far above taunting. Hout's words completely overshadowed his team's big win, one of the biggest in school history.

But Hout was turning away from Blount when the punch was thrown. There is no excuse for a sucker punch. It's an act of cowardice.

It's also an act that will stay with Legarrett Blount for his entire life.

Southridge @ West Linn
Can the defending champs repeat?
Southridge 31 West Linn 20

Beaverton @ Oregon City
The Beavers normally do well in non-league games.
Beaverton 27 Oregon City 14

Cleveland @ Lincoln
Lincoln coach Chad Carlson was modest when I asked him about this year's team. But that's how he always answers. Expect the Cardinals to contend for another P.I.L. title.
Lincoln 35 Cleveland 14