I'm coming off an 8-3 effort, yet another week in Satisfactoryville. I feel like I'm flying into the wind and it's taking all my strength just to remain in the air.

My record for the season stands at 33-11. What I need is a perfect week ... or close to it.

My thinking cap is on. Let's see if I can revive in Week 5.

Butler at Erie — The Royals have had trouble on both sides of the ball this season. They are the clear underdogs with the Golden Tornado coming to town.

Score: Butler 33-17

Seneca Valley at Mt. Lebanon — The Raiders figured some things out on defense last week, but now face the defending WPIAL and state champion Blue Devils.

Score: Mt. Lebanon 20-17

Moon at Mars — Two teams headed in opposite directions. The Planets will be too much for the winless Tigers.

Score: Mars 41-6

Elizabeth Forward at Knoch — The Knights finally get a home game. They'll keep this one close, but the Warriors remain unbeaten.

Score: Elizabeth Forward 24-16

Mount Pleasant at Freeport — I see this being a very close game, but just can't pick the Yellowjackets to lose for the second straight week.

Score: Freeport 27-23

Kiski Area at North Catholic — The Trojans are struggling on offense, but will receive a reprieve against the winless Cavaliers.

Score: North Catholic 34-7

Karns City at Moniteau — Defense is the strength of both teams. Turnovers have been a thorn in the Warriors' side and I expect them to play a prominent role in this outcome.

Score: Karns City 19-14

Kane at Union/A-C Valley — I jumped off the Falcon Knights' bandwagon last week and they defeated a good Brockway team on the road. They bring that winning feeling back to Rimersburg to take down the Wolves.

Score: Union/A-C Valley 30-12

Slippery Rock at Grove City — Things that went right for the Rockets in the first three weeks turned against them in a loss to Sharpsville last week. Preparing for the backyard-rival Eagles will keep them focused.

Score: Slippery Rock 28-20

Summit Academy at Northgate — The Knights and Flames look to be pretty even on paper and the final score will reflect that.

Score: Northgate 25-18

Scoop refuses to fold like the Pirates did Tuesday night.