Jessica Bloch continues her torrid prognostication pace after another 17-3 week in the NEWS Football forecast. Bloch continues to hold a three-game lead over John Holyoke, who also posted a 17-3 effort.

Joe McLaughlin and Pete Warner each went 16-4 to move into a third-place tie with Andrew Neff (15-5).

James Raye of Rockland took over the lead among the guest predictors with a 17-3 effort of his own. He displaces defending guest champion Carrie Hart of Bangor.

The Week 5 guest is Stearns High School football fan Barry Jasper.

The 39-year-old Jasper works for Rudy Leavitt’s L & S Home Improvements in Millinocket.

Jasper and his wife, Cinde, live in Millinocket.