Birmingham (0-3) at Calabasas (3-1), 7 p.m. It's the last chance for defending City Section Open Division champion Birmingham to make progress before West Valley League play begins next week. Birmingham has won 42 consecutive City Section games but has struggled against Southern Section opponents this season while playing a number of sophomores.

There are only two Fridays remaining before the games that really count begin. Several key games loom for teams who are making their final preparations for district play. Gulfport hosts state-power Brandon and a heavyweight battle will play out in Ocean Springs between the Greyhounds and Picayune.

Week 5 of high school football kicks off Thursday, but some games have been canceled due to the threat of Hurricane Helene. The CBS 42 Game of the Week is a big-time matchup between two teams who have been atop their region for several years.