State football championship picks

State championship game picks:

Friday’s games

Lamar vs. Lake View: Two storied Class 1A programs haven’t lost a game this season, and have a combined 13 state titles between them.

Pick: Lamar

Abbeville vs. Batesburg-Leesville: Batesburg-Leesville has embraced the underdog role in the playoffs. Panthers will have to do it one more time against favorite Abbeville

Pick: Batesburg-Leesville.

Saturday’s games

Hartsville vs. South Pointe: South Pointe has yet to lose to a team from South Carolina.

Pick: South Pointe

Dillon vs. Chapman: Dillon looking to become first team in state history to win five straight state titles.

Pick: Dillon

Boiling Springs vs. Dutch Fork: Silver Foxes one win away from first perfect season in school history.

Pick: Dutch Fork

Last Week: 2-3

Season: 223-70