All kickoffs at 7:30 Eastern unless noted
* indicates district/region game
* GRUNDY COUNTY YELLOW JACKETS (5-4, 3-1) at NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH (8-1, 4-0)
Storyline: Since a season-opening loss to Knox Catholic, the Irish have posted eight consecutive wins with an average victory margin of 34 points. In the last five weeks they have given up a total of 10 points. They'll be facing a strong passing attack in the District 7-AA game, led by junior QB Houston Mainord, already Grundy's single-season and career passing leader. Meanwhile, Grundy must deal with Irish RBs Auston Banks, Ricky Ballard and William Montgomery plus WR Kareem Orr.
* SEQUATCHIE COUNTY INDIANS (3-6, 1-3) at SIGNAL MOUNTAIN EAGLES (7-2, 3-1)
Storyline: Signal is headed for the playoffs but its running game will be challenged by sophomore LBs Hunter Davenport and Kyle Cates, who have combined for 50 lost-yardage tackles. The District 7-AA Eagles are coming off a loss to fourth-ranked Greeneville, in which they were frustrated by several dropped passes, at least two of which could have been TDs. Kaleb Menzel has taken over as Signal's rushing leader since the loss three weeks ago of Skye Wilson (knee).
* HOWARD HUSTLIN' TIGERS (0-9, 0-5) at EAST RIDGE PIONEERS (2-7, 1-4)
Storyline: First-year Tigers coach Mark Teague will make his first official trip back to East Ridge, where he was the Pioneers' defensive coordinator for Tracy Malone. The season hasn't been kind to the Pioneers, who were picked in the preseason as District 6-AA co-favorites. There were a couple of games when Malone was without a half-dozen starters because of injuries. Howard has struggled -- the Tigers have surrendered at least 34 points in each loss and have been shut out four times -- but Teague has remained positive, knowing the majority of his team will return for at least another season.
* POLK COUNTY WILDCATS (0-9, 0-3) at LOUDON REDSKINS (9-0, 3-0)
Storyline: From 2001 through last year, Polk County has been a state-playoff participant that never really knew when the season might end. This year, not the case. It's bee a forgettable season for the Wildcats, but expect the players who toughed it out to the end of the year to put forth a valiant effort against the District 5-AA champion. FB/LB Ben Norwood and TE/DE Jake Carden have been shining examples of the type of gutsy players that truly represent the program. Add sophomore FB/DT Seth Sloan, who suffered a season-ending injury Sept. 26 at Walker Valley, and they will form a strong nucleus for next year's team.
* LOOKOUT VALLEY YELLOW JACKETS (1-8, 0-3) vs. SALE CREEK PANTHERS (0-9, 0-3), 7 at Finley Stadium
Storyline: Lookout Valley coach Tony Webb has relayed to his players this week that not a lot of teams get to end the season with a win. That chance is there for both of these teams. For Sale Creek, it would be the first in the program's two-year history. For a change, each team will be facing a squad about as small as the other. Turnovers could be the determining factor. The 'Jackets may have an edge athletically with QB Evan Walker and RB Jaylen Wynn.
* TELLICO PLAINS BEARS (2-7, 0-5) at MEIGS COUNTY TIGERS (5-4, 3-2)
Storyline: Meigs County can register its first winning season since 2006 by winning the District 3-A game. And should the Tigers accomplish that mission, it will also guarantee them a spot in the Class 2A state playoffs. Meigs has won five of its last seven with the losses being road games to teams -- one in a larger classification -- that are 7-2. Meigs coach Jason Fitzgerald said playing basic, fundamental football and seeing the offensive line improve have been instrumental things in the team's success. He just wants his team to stick with what has worked. "I like where we are," the coach said. "We've just got to finish it off."
*MCMINN COUNTY CHEROKEES (3-6, 3-2) at OOLTEWAH OWLS (9-0, 5-0)
Storyline: Although they clinched the District 5-AAA regular-season title with last week's resounding win over Cleveland, the Owls are looking to complete an undefeated regular season for the first time since 2006. The Cherokees are still in the state-playoff hunt and need a win and some help to make the playoffs in Class 6A. They have a history of playing the Owls well.
*EAST HAMILTON HURRICANES (2-7, 2-3) at BRADLEY CENTRAL BEARS (4-5, 2-3)
Storyline: The Hurricanes aren't completely out of the state-playoff picture, but they need to win the District 5-AAA game and need a lot of help to earn a spot. The Bears are currently hanging onto the No. 8 seeding in their quadrant of the Class 6A playoffs and need a win, which would be their third consecutive. They've been led by an offense that has scored 91 points the past two games after scoring 88 in the previous seven.
COLLINSVILLE PANTHERS (3-6) at VALLEY HEAD TIGERS (5-3), 8
Storyline: Although this is a non-region game, the Tigers need a win to try and break out of a three-way tie atop Region 7-1A with Spring Garden, a team they beat, and Cedar Bluff, a team they lost to. A win could mean the difference in a first- and third-place finish and traveling or hosting the first week of the state playoffs.
SYLVANIA RAMS (4-5) at IDER HORNETS (6-3), 8
Storyline: The Hornets are in the state playoffs with their victory over Section last week giving them the fourth-place tie-breaker. Their reward is a trip to defending state champ Tanner on Nov. 7. Although they've completed region play, this game is of importance because it is a longtime rival. The Rams, who lead the 53-game series by 13 games, including a 13-12 win last year, need a win tonight to try and move out of a three-team tie for a playoff spot in their region. Caleb Roebuck is one player the Hornets will have to corral. He had three TDs and more than 150 all-purpose yards last week. Interceptions by Kevin Dobbs and Jared Palmer were instrumental in Ider's win over Section.
NORTH SAND MOUNTAIN BISON (1-8) at SECTION (4-5), 8
Storyline: The Bison are coming off their first win of the season, 13-12 over Brindlee Mountain. It was the fewest points they've allowed all year -- by 17 points. They also hold a one-game advantage over the Lions, who are coming off an 18-0 loss to Ider. That game cost Section a spot in the postseason.