Chestatee at North Hall

Records: Chestatee (0-8, 0-5 8-AAAA), North Hall (4-4, 3-2)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: The Brickyard, Gainesville

Last year: North Hall won 28-17

Game notes: North Hall is tied with North Oconee for third place in Region 8-AAAA with both looking up at Buford and Stephens County, who are tied for first. The Trojans can secure the No. 3 spot with wins in its final two games. ... North Hall has head-to-head advantage over North Oconee with a 31-0 win on Oct. 2 ... The Trojans are coming off 25-0 win against Monroe Area. ... North Hall running back Kyle Bacus covered 170 yards on 27 carries against the Purple Hurricanes. ... Bacus was one of four Trojans who scored on the ground.

Gainesville at Loganville

Records: Gainesville (5-3, 5-2 Region 8-AAAAA); Loganville (7-1, 6-1)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Red Devil Stadium, Loganville

Last year: Gainesville won 20-7

East Hall vs. Fannin County

Records: East Hall (4-4, 3-1 7-AAA), Fannin County (4-4, 2-2)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: East Hall Stadium, Gainesville

Last year: East Hall won 38-20

Game notes: East Hall is coming off what coach Bryan Gray called ‘one of the biggest wins East Hall has had in a long time’ in their 34-27 win at Franklin County last week. ... The win gave the Vikings complete control of locking up the No. 2 spot to the postseason and home playoff game. ... Fannin County, on the other hand, is coming of a double-overtime loss to West Hall. ... With a win, the Rebels can jump the Vikings in the playoff pecking order. . ... East Hall is assured of a spot in the postseason with a win against Fannin County. ... The Vikings are riding the prolific arm of sophomore quarterback Austin Parker, who has thrown for 1,561 yards and 16 touchdowns. ... His primary target all season has been junior Markese Jackson with 51 catches for 827 yards. ... Jacquen Hopkins is second for the Vikings in receiving yards with 39 catches for 507 yards. ... Fannin County quarterback Brad Davis leads Region 7-AAA with 1,961 passing yards, and his receiver, Cooper Earls, leads the region with 857 receiving yards. ... East Hall has won three straight against Fannin County, and 7 of 11 all-time meetings.

West Hall vs. Banks County

Records: West Hall (3-5, 1-3 7-AAA), Banks County (5-3, 2-2)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Spartans Stadium, Oakwood

Last year: West Hall won 23-7

Game notes: West Hall is sitting on the playoff bubble, needing to win to win its final two games to have a chance. ... Banks County is currently tied with Fannin County for the fourth playoff spot for Region 7-AAA. ... West Hall has won three consecutive encounters with the Leopards. ... Banks County has its eyes on its first trip to the playoffs since 2011. ... Should the Spartans make it back to the playoffs, it’d be the first three-year playoff stretch for the program since the 2000-02 seasons. ... A run-first offense, the Leopards are paced by senior Trevae Cain, who has 929 yards (7.5 per attempt). ... Junior Griffin Godwin has thrown for 1,108 of Banks County’s 1,197 passing yards.

Flowery Branch vs. Salem

Records: Flowery Branch (5-3, 4-3 8-AAAAA), Salem (4-4, 3-4)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Falcon Field, Flowery Branch

Last year: Flowery Branch won 7-6

Game notes: Flowery Branch and Salem are both still in the running for a playoff spot from Region 8-AAAAA. ... In order to be playoff bound, Flowery Branch needs to win both tonight and against Gainesville next week at City Park Stadium. ... Salem is coming off four consecutive losses in region play. ... The Falcons defeated Apalachee 41-6 last week. ... With a loss tonight, Salem is out of the race for a playoff spot.

Lakeview Academy at No. 2 Prince Avenue

Records: Lakeview Academy (2-6, 1-5 8-A), Prince Avenue (8-0, 6-0)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Wolverine Field, Bogart

Last year: Prince Avenue won 49-10

Game notes: Out of the running for the Class A private school playoff bracket, the Lions are trying to play spoiler to the Wolverines, who are trying to lock up the region title tonight. ... This year will mark Prince Avenue’s sixth straight trip to the state playoffs.

Riverside Military at Union County

Records: Riverside Military (1-7, 0-4 8-AA), Union County (7-1, 3-1)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium, Blairsville

Last year: Union County won 42-27

Game notes: Riverside Military is trying to avoid going winless in region play, while Union County is in danger of losing out on a home playoff game despite being undefeated and ranked in the top 10 just two weeks ago. ... Win or lose, Union County will play Washington-Wilkes next week for the No. 2 spot to the postseason from 8-AA. ... Union County is lead by dual-threat senior quarterback Joseph Mancuso. ... Mancuso has 1,598 passing yards, 825 rushing yards and 28 total touchdowns (17 pass, 11 rush). ... Sam Gilbert is the Panthers’ top receiver with 31 catches for 729 yards. ... Union County has won all three meetings against Riverside Military since 2012.

Johnson at Franklin County

Records: Johnson (2-6), Franklin County (4-4, 3-2 7-AAA)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Ed Bryant Stadium, Carnesville

Last year: Franklin County won 14-13

Game notes: Despite a loss last week, the Lions have sole possession of third place in the 7-AAA. ... On Nov. 6, Franklin County will face Fannin County, which is currently tied for fourth, to cement the postseason bids. ... In 2014, Johnson beat Franklin County 14-13 in Oakwood.

White County vs. Monroe Area

Records: White County (2-6, 2-3 8-AAAA), Monroe Area (2-6, 1-4)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: White County Stadium, Cleveland

Last year: White County won 51-22

Game notes: After scoring 49 points in a win over Madison County, Monroe Area has scored 12 points in its last four games combined, including a 51-0 loss to Buford and a 25-0 loss to North Hall. ... Coming off a 52-11 win over Chestatee, the most points for a White County football team since Nov. 15, 2013, the Warriors can tie last year’s 4-3 region record with wins in their last two games. ... With two wins this season, the Purple Hurricanes have a better record than last season.

Lumpkin County at Dawson County

Records: Lumpkin County (2-6, 0-4 7-AAA), Dawson County (5-3, 4-1)

When: 7:30 tonight

Where: Tiger Stadium, Dawsonville

Last year: Lumpkin County won 42-19

Game notes: With a win tonight, Dawson County will clinch their first region championship in school history. ... The Tigers finished last in Region 7-AAA last season. ... The Tigers resurgence has been led by sophomore quarterback Coey Watson (1,404 passing yards, 315 rushing yards, 19 total touchdowns). ... Lumpkin County is already out of playoff contention. ... Lumpkin County’s junior running back Zach Matthews leads the region with 995 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. ... These rivals have played each other 32 times in the last 34 years. ... Lumpkin County leads the overall series 19-16-2.

No. 3 Buford at Madison County

Records: Buford (7-1, 5-0 8-AAAA), Madison County (1-7, 1-4)

When: 7:30 p.m. tonight

Where: Red Raider Stadium, Danielsville

Last year: Buford won 44-0

Game notes: Buford has cruised to its 17th straight playoff appearance, outscoring region opponents 261-10. ... Regardless of this week’s results, Buford will host Stephens County (7-1, 5-0) for the region championship next week. ... Buford junior quarterback Mic Roof has completed 72 percent of his passes for 882 yards and nine touchdowns this season. ... The Wolves rushing attack is led by Anthony Grant (434 yards, six touchdowns) and Martin Mangram (328 yards, 14 touchdowns). ... Madison County’s only win this season came against winless Chestatee.

Habersham Central at North Forsyth

Records: Habersham Central (1-7, 1-6 6-AAAAAA), North Forsyth (1-7, 1-6)

When: 7:30 p.m. tonight

Where: Raider Valley, Cumming

Last year: Habersham Central won 32-7

Game notes: Coming off their first win of the year, Habersham Central faces the only team it beat last year. ... Not only has Habersham Central not won two straight game since 2011, they have not won two games since four years ago, as well. ... Habersham Central junior running back Michael Babers has already hit the 1,000-yard mark this season (1,000 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns). ... North Forsyth junior Simon Holcomb is the one to watch out for as he has 1,260 all-purpose yards (566 rushing, 531 receiving, 163 returning) and eight touchdowns this season.

No. 3 Jefferson at Oconee County

Records: Jefferson (8-0, 4-0 8-AAA), Oconee County (6-2, 3-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. tonight

Where: Warrior Stadium, Watkinsville

Last year: Jefferson won 28-16

Game notes: Despite being 8-0, the only thing Jefferson has locked up is a playoff spot. ... Two straight losses, and they could finish fourth in the region with Oconee County, Hart County and Elbert County all sitting at 3-1 in region play. ... A win tonight will at least clinch a home playoff game for Jefferson, but the region championship will have to wait until next week unless, Hart County loses to Morgan County. ... Jefferson sophomore running back Colby Wood is second in the state (first in AAA) with 1,513 rushing yards. ... Wood is averaging 189.1 yards a game (7.5 yards a carry) and has 22 total touchdowns (21 rushing). The sophomore has not been held under 100 yards in a game this season. ... Oconee County is led by senior quarterback Zeb Noland (1,107 passing yards, 11 touchdowns) and junior running back Christian Casey (890 rushing yards, four touchdowns). ... Jefferson hosts Hart County to close out the regular season next week.

Friday's games

Gainesville at Loganville

Lakeview Academy at Prince Avenue Christian

Riverside Military at 
Union County

Chestatee at North Hall

East Hall vs. Fannin County

West Hall vs. Banks County

Johnson at Franklin County

Flowery Branch vs. Salem

Lumpkin County at Dawson County

Buford at Madison County

Jefferson at Oconee County

Habersham Central at North Forsyth

White County vs. Monroe Area

BYE: Jackson County