Sanger running back Kendale McGrew, center, gets some blocking on a long run up the middle against Lemoore during their game at Tom Flores Stadium in Sanger on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
CRAIG KOHLRUSS
ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Not a bad week for The Bee.
In the Week 2 picks of high school football involving Fresno-area teams, The Bee went 30-12 overall and 4-2 on the main picks.
For the season, The Bee is 83-31.
Here are this week’s Week 3 picks:
Key games predictions
Garza at Washington Union (Game of the Week): The Panthers are on a roll; the Guardians are not. Washington Union 37, Garza 25
Redwood at Lemoore: Speaking of on a roll, that would be the Rangers, too. Redwood 47, Lemoore 27
Dinuba at Golden West: Tough game to pick, especially since the Trailblazers were upset by Mt. Whitney. The Emperors are coming off a big win. Golden West 34, Dinuba 30
Hoover at Edison: Both teams are in need of a win. Two weeks ago, the Tigers came close. This is probably the game they win. Edison 34, Hoover 29
Central Valley Christian at Kerman: Another tough one for the Cavaliers. Kerman 47, CVC 24
Upset special
Sanger at Clovis East: The Apaches are struggling, while the Timberwolves are playing better. Another tough one to pick. Sanger 24, Clovis East 20
Week 3 predictions
Thursday
Buchanan at Liberty-Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
Woodlake at Sierra Pacific, 7:15 p.m.
Kingsburg at El Diamante, 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Tranquillity at Farmersville, 7 p.m.
Central East at Turlock, 7 p.m.
Kings Christian at Tehillah Christian Academy, 7 p.m.
Liberty-Madera Ranchos at Minarets, 7 p.m.
Clovis at Los Gatos, 7 p.m.
Fresno Christian at Cornerstone Christian, 7 p.m.
Sierra at Parlier, 7 p.m.
Dos Palos at Pacheco, 7 p.m.
Granite Hills at McFarland, 7:15 p.m.
Hanford West at Orosi, 7:15 p.m.
Corcoran at Chowchilla, 7:15 p.m.
Central Valley Christian at Kerman, 7:30 p.m.
Wasco at Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m.
South at Monache, 7:30 p.m.
Sanger West at Reedley, 7:30 p.m.
Porterville at Shafter, 7:30 p.m.
Exeter at Mt. Whitney, 7:30 p.m.
Avenal at Coalinga, 7:30 p.m.
Garza at Washington Union, 7:30 p.m.
Firebaugh at Fowler, 7:30 p.m.
Le Grand at Immanuel, 7:30 p.m.
Redwood at Lemoore, 7:30 p.m.
Dinuba at Golden West, 7:30 p.m.
Strathmore at Mendota, 7:30 p.m.
Riverdale at Madera South, 7:30 p.m.
Clovis West at Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m.
Madera at Clovis North, 7:30 p.m. (Veterans Memorial Stadium)
Mission Oak at Tulare Western, 7:30 p.m.
Frontier at Hanford, 7:30 p.m.
Arroyo Grande at Bullard, 7:30 p.m. (Ratcliffe Stadium)
Caruthers at Central, 7:30 p.m.
Sanger at Clovis East, 7:30 p.m. (Lamonica Stadium)
Torres at Yosemite, 7:30 p.m.
McLane at Selma, 7:30 p.m.
Hoover at Edison, 7:30 p.m. (Sunnyside Stadium)
Saturday
Garces at San Joaquin Memorial, 7:30 p.m.
What’s on TV?
Kerman and Central Valley Christian are the featured game for Friday Night Rivals on CW 59.
Kickoff for that game is set for 7:30 p.m.
Ralph Wood and Cam Worrell will call the game.
What’s on radio?
Bullard and Arroyo Grande will be on ESPN 1430.
Kickoff for that game from Ratcliffe Stadium is 7:30 p.m.
Phil Benotti, Paul Meadors and Pat Hill will call the game.
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