Kosciusko (1-2) at Forest (2-2)
7 p.m. Friday – Bearcat Stadium, Forest
Last game: Kosciusko 19, Holmes Central 18; Forest 31, NE Lauderdale 26
Players to watch: Forest – RB Ranauldrick Murrell; QB Jacob Brooks; LB Steven Means; DE Charles Ware; LB Isaiah Nixon.
Kosciusko – QB Clark Dean; QB/WR/FS Stefan Harmon; RB Kadarius Banks; LB Clint Williams; LB Aryian Love; DT Kahare Haynes.
Outlook: Kosciusko is riding a wave of momentum after claiming a win in the final seconds against Holmes Central last week. The Whippets will be looking for some retribution against a Forest team that upset Kosciusko during homecoming last year.
Next game: Itawamba at Kosciusko; Forest at Leake Central
Ethel (1-2, 0-1) at Durant (0-3)
7 p.m. Friday – Tiger Field, Durant
Last game: Noxapater 42, Ethel 6; Riverside 26, Durant 21
Outlook: Rivals clash in a much needed win for both teams. Durant defeated Ethel 14-0 last season.
Next game: J.Z. George at Ethel; Durant at Leake County
Montgomery County (0-3, 0-1) at French Camp (0-4, 0-1)
7 p.m. Friday – Panther Stadium, French Camp
Last game: McAdams 54, Montgomery County 6; Sebastopol 21, French Camp 0
Outlook: Both teams are seeking their first win on the season. The Panthers defeated Montgomery County 36-14 last season.
Next week's games: Nanih Waiya at Montgomery County; French Camp at McAdams
McAdams (1-2, 1-0) at Riverside (1-2)
7 p.m. Friday – Bulldog Stadium, Avon
Last game: McAdams 54, Montgomery County 6; West Tallahatchie 32, Riverside 24
Outlook: McAdams snapped one of the state’s longest losing streaks last week with a dominant win over Montgomery County and they will look to build a win streak when they step out of district at Riverside.
Next week's games: French Camp at McAdams; Riverside at Coahoma County
Central Holmes Christian (0-4, 0-2) at Amite School Center (1-3)
7 p.m. Friday – Rebel Stadium, Liberty
Last game: Benton Academy 21, CHC 14; Bowling Green 22, Amite 6
Outlook: The Trojans continue to seek their first win when they step out of district with a trip to Liberty.
Next week's games: CHC at Canton Academy; Amite at Trinity Episcopal
