Weakley County High School Football Pick’em: Week 8

Westview’s Graham Simpson (6) passes the ball against Dyersburg during a Region 7-3A high school football game at Dyersburg on Oct. 4, 2024.
Another 4-0 week in picking Weakley County games in Week 7. I did miss four games overall, as I went 11-4 last week.
There were multiple games that could have gone either way that I missed like McEwen beating West Carroll, Huntingdon beating Riverside and Northpoint Christian beating University School of Jackson.
And then I completely whiffed on South Side’s blowout win over Bolivar. But I guess that means my pick this week for Westview-Bolivar should be an easy one.
Overall, I am 80-23 (.777 winning percentage) with my picks this season.
Week 8, here we come:
Westview (7-0, 4-0 7-3A) at Bolivar (3-3, 2-2)
The Chargers’ passing attack was on point to beat a Dyersburg team that eliminated them from the 2023 playoffs. The bye week looms, but Westview must go on the road and get another region win.
Odom’s Pick: Westview 54, Bolivar 12
Gleason (3-4, 0-4 7-1A) at Humboldt (2-5, 0-4)
The Vikings will have athletes, so Gleason’s defense is going to have to make some stops in the second half to give the offense opportunities to score. Four straight losses is enough for the Bulldogs.
Odom’s Pick: Gleason 32, Humboldt 28
South Fulton (6-1, 3-1 7-1A) at Dresden (2-5, 1-3)
The Red Devils have only faltered once this season, and that was against Union City. Dresden is getting better, but South Fulton is a veteran group.
Odom’s Pick: South Fulton 38, Dresden 21
Other top games
West Carroll (3-3, 1-2 6-1) at Bruceton (1-6, 0-2)
Odom’s Pick: West Carroll
JCM (6-0, 3-0 6-2A) at Huntingdon (4-2, 2-1)
Odom’s Pick: JCM
USJ (6-1, 1-1 D2-AA) at ECS (4-2, 1-1) (Thur.)
Odom’s Pick: USJ
McKenzie (7-0, 3-0 6-1) at Houston County (6-1, 3-0)
Odom’s Pick: McKenzie
Obion County (1-6, 0-2 7-4A) at Fayette-Ware (0-6, 0-1)
Odom’s Pick: Obion County
Oakhaven (1-4) at Chester County (4-3)
Odom’s Pick: Chester County
Hardin County (1-5) at Haywood (5-1)
Odom’s Pick: Haywood
Munford (6-1, 3-0 8-5A) at Brighton (3-4, 2-1)
Odom’s Pick: Munford
Liberty (0-5, 0-3 7-3A) at Covington (6-0, 4-0)
Odom’s Pick: Covington
