Upton closes lead in forecasters chase
It was another tough weekend for most of the Daily News Football Forecasters.
Only three forecasters posted records of 7-3 or better.
Niles Athletic Director Jeff Upton led the way with an 8-2 mark, while Daily Star Sports Editor Scott Novak and Brandywine Superintendent John Jarpe were both 7-3.
Upton was able to close the gap between himself and Novak to two games.
Novak is now 58-22 heading into this week’s action, while Upton is 56-24 overall.
Third place belongs to Jarpe at 54-26.
Holding down fourth place are Allison Hayes and Antwon Jones, who are tied at 53-27.
Dennis Cooper rounds out the top five with a record of 52-28.
Sixth place belongs to Niles Daily Star Publisher Michael Caldwell, who is 50-30.
Current standings
Scott Novak 58-22
Jeff Upton 56-24
John Jarpe 54-26
Allison Hayes 53-27
Antwon Jones 53-27
Dennis Cooper 52-28
Michael Caldwell 50-30
Fred Smith 49-31
Tiffanie Gogley 49-31
Ambrosia Neldon 45-35