They’re late to the party – perhaps their forecasting isn’t as fearless as it once was – but former Tri-City Herald sports editor Jeff Morrow and his Yakima Herald-Republic counterpart Jerrel Swenning are giving their thoughts on the 19 games of Week 3.

All conferences are now into league play, with the CBBN and Mid-Columbia joining the CWAC and SCAC, which have conference games from the get-go.

So, through their alter egos – Murrow the Magnificent and the Great Swentini, here are the picks for this week’s games:

CBBN

Friday’s Games

Eastmont at Sunnyside

At Sunnyside High School, 7 p.m.

New Wildcats coach Rory Rosenbach has the offense humming, while the Grizzlies are trying to get their footing under first-year coach Lavon Coleman.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Eastmont.

Eisenhower at Davis

At Zaepfel Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Yakima rivals have met more than 75 times, and the Pirates are aiming at a three-game winning streak in the series.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Davis.

West Valley at Moses Lake

At Lions Field, 7 p.m.

The Mavericks went east to meet Coeur d’Alene and got a gauge of where they are, and will look to rebound and start defense of their conference title.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Moses Lake.

Saturday’s Game

South Kitsap at Wenatchee

At Apple Bowl, 3 p.m.

After trips to California and Kirkland, the Panthers return home looking to improve to 3-0.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Wenatchee.

MCC

Thursday’s Games

Hanford at Walla Walla

At Blue Devil Stadium, 7 p.m.

Both teams split their nonleague games, and will fire up conference play in a matchup that Falcons won a year ago,

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Walla Walla.

Southridge at Chiawana

At Edgar Brown Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Riverhawks battled past Mead to improve to 2-0 this season, while the Suns were edged by Eastmont on the road.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Chiawana.

Friday’s Games

Kamiakin at Kennewick

At Lampson Stadium, 7 p.m.

The crosstown rivals have rolled in their first games, and will look to get a jump on playoff positioning in this one,

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Kennewick.

Richland at Sageview

At Edgar Brown Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Lobos are 2-0 after going winless in their first season, while the Bombers are looking for their first win with star quarterback Jackson Woodard dinged up.

The picks – Morrow: Sageview. Swenning: Richland.

Pasco at Hemiston

At Hermiston High School, 7 p.m.

In the battle of Bulldogs, both teams are coming off victories that evened their record. Pasco got the win here a season ago.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Hermiston.

CWAC

Thursday’s Game

Selah at Othello

At Huskie Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Vikings are looking for their first win against the Huskies since 2018, and definitely look like a top contender for the conference title.

The picks – Morrow: Othello. Swenning: Selah. 

Friday’s Games

East Valley at Toppenish

At Bob Winters Field, 7 p.m.

Both teams are 2-0 and each has beaten 4A Davis. The Red Devils haven’t slowed since graduation took most of their starters.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: East Valley. 

Ephrata at Quincy

At Jackrabbit Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Tigers have missed their chance to play spoiler early against Selah and East Valley, and look to get their first win on the road.

The picks – Murrow, Swenning: Ephrata. 

Prosser at Grandview

At Rich Leenhouts Stadium. 7 p.m.

The Mustangs shook off a sluggish first half last week to notch a key CWAC victory against Othello and now make the short trip.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Prosser.

Rochester at Ellensburg

At Andreotti Field, 7 p.m.

The visiting 1A Warriors already have knocked off a pair of 2A teams (Bremerton, Washougal). The Bulldogs try to avoid becoming the third victim.

The picks – Murrow, Swenning: Rochester.

SCAC

Friday’s Games

Connell at Kiona-Benton

At Kiona-Benton High School, 7 p.m.

The 2-0 Bears already have doubled their victory total from a year ago, and will try to reverse the lopsided loss they suffered against the Eagles in 2025.

The picks – Murrow, Swenning: Connell.

Royal at Wapato

At Dan Doornink Field, 7 p.m.

The top-ranked Knights pitched a shutout last week against No. 3 Cashmere, and look to build on their second 50-game winning streak in the last dozen years.

‘The picks – Murrow, Swenning: Royal.

Wahluke at Naches Valley

At Naches Valley High School, 7 p.m.

The Warriors try to bounce back after a one-point loss while the Rangers handled neighbor Highland in their nonleague game.

The picks – Murrow, Swenning: Wahluke.

College Place at Zillah

At Andy Collins Memorial Field, 7 p.m.

The Leopards have shown a balanced offense and stingy defense in their two wins this season. The Hawks snuck past Wapato to even their mark.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Zillah.

Chelan at Cashmere

At Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Bulldogs meet their former Caribou Trail League rival looking to get back to their winning ways following a visit to top-ranked Royal.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Cashmere.