Springfield Millers (4-2) at Willamette Wolverines (3-3)
Game facts: 7 p.m. in Eugene
What2Know: The Millers kept pace in the race for the Midwestern League title after their win last week. Springfield travels across the river to face Willamette in a game it should win. QB Caeleb Kaserpek, RB Connor Dye and WR Dwayne Fotta lead the Millers’ offense.
Thurston Colts (4-2) at South Eugene Axe (1-5)
Game facts: 7 p.m. in Eugene
What2Know: The Colts take a four-game win streak into South Eugene. Thurston has been dominating on both sides of the ball, and that should continue this week against the Axe. Look for QB Noah Blair to have a big game against a weak passing defense.
Stayton Eagles (4-2) at Cottage Grove Lions (0-6)
Game facts: 7 p.m. at CGHS
What2Know: The Lions host the Eagles in a Sky-Em matchup. Friday’s game is Cottage Grove’s Hall of Fame game, and the Lions want to have a good showing in front of the home crowd. Joe Polamalu’s
squad has shown improvement this season, and will look to continue that against No. 14 Stayton.
Harrisburg Eagles (2-4) at Creswell Bulldogs (3-3)
Game facts: 7 p.m. at CHS
What2Know: The Bulldogs suffered a tough loss at Sisters last week despite solid efforts from Connor
Hanson and Jack Nguyen. Creswell is on a two-game skid, and should win this game.
Quotable: “We’re excited about homecoming/senior night this week, the last time our seniors play at home where it all began four years ago for most of them. Although Harrisburg is only 2-4 we will need to have our ‘A’ game … They have a QB that can sling it and really try to spread your defense out.”
– Creswell head coach Scott Worsham
Pleasant Hill Billies (3-3) at Sisters Outlaws (4-2)
Game facts: 7 p.m. in Sisters
What2Know: After a 3-0 start, the Billies have lost three in a row and struggled on both sides of the ball. Pleasant Hill travels to face a talented Sisters team that is on a two-game win streak. Coach Jeremiah
Heacock will need to get his team back on track if the Billies hope to make the playoffs.
