High school football ‘26: Picking all the winners for Week 9 games

High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 and Super 10 rankings). Note: Three games last week (Clay-Fleming Island, Middleburg-Orange Park, Old Plank Christian-Oak Hall) were postponed or canceled. Those results are not included in this week’s totals. They will be added upon completion of the games. Last week: 29-7. Season: 245-43-1 (.849).State series picksFriday, Oct. 16Atlantic Coast (0-7) at Tocoi Creek (2-5): Toros could have at least a win or two more this season. Stingrays will be fortunate to avoid winless season. N4J pick: Tocoi Creek 42, Atlantic Coast 6.(5) Bolles (5-1) at (9) Trinity Christian (3-4): Bulldogs are hitting their stride. N4J pick: (5) Bolles 34, (9) Trinity Christian 20.(2) Columbia (7-0) at (4) Ed White (6-1), 6:30 p.m.: Tigers are suddenly a contender for the Open division. N4J pick: (2) Colu