GAME OF THE WEEK

Hartselle (6-3) at Austin (7-2)

Where: Ogle Stadium

Radio: FM-94.7 and FM-99.9

Last season: Hartselle won 42-14

The skinny: This was already one of the area’s most heated rivalries, but this year the stakes are raised. Because Hartselle finished Class 5A, Region 8 play in a three-way tie for second place with Cullman and Russellville, the Tigers’ regular season finale now factors into the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s tiebreakers. Hartselle can finish as the No. 2 seed with a win, but a loss would give the Tigers the No. 4 seed. … Austin running back Josh Walker has more than 1,500 yards of total offense through nine games. … Hartselle’s defense has given up just two touchdowns in the past three games.

The Daily picks: Austin 13, Hartselle 10

Tonight’s games

Hanceville (6-3)

at West Morgan (1-8)

Where: Rebels Stadium

Last season: Did not play

The skinny: Hanceville is on a six-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 188-76 during that span. … West Morgan is giving up 35.9 points per game while scoring 16 per game. … West Morgan leads the all-time series 1-0.

The Daily picks: Hanceville 33, West Morgan 14

Hatton (3-6)

at East Lawrence (3-6)

Where: Eagle Stadium

Last season: Hatton won 27-6

The skinny: East Lawrence quarterback Terrence Deloney is one of the area’s top playmakers. The senior has rushed for more than 1,500 yards and thrown for more than 800 yards. Hatton quarterback Dakota Bishop threw a touchdown pass last week in loss against Sheffield, and Shadoe Stephenson rushed for a score … Hatton leads the series 8-3.

The Daily picks: East Lawrence 21, Hatton 7

Friday’s games

Decatur (6-3)

at Grissom (3-6)

Where: Milton Frank Stadium

Radio: AM-1400

Last season: Decatur won 45-7

The skinny: Decatur has won three straight games and hopes to build momentum heading into the Class 6A playoffs. … The Red Raiders’ defense has played well, especially during the second half of the season. Linebacker Trae Hayes leads the unit with 11.2 tackles per game and Austin Hughes is averaging 10.2 tackles per game. … Decatur running back Josh Matthews has rushed for 791 yards, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. … Decatur leads the series 22-10.

The Daily picks: Decatur 28, Grissom 7

Athens (2-7)

at Sparkman (1-8)

Where: Sparkman Field

Radio: Streaming on WKAC1080.com

Last season: Did not play

The skinny: Athens hopes to end the season on a high note. The Golden Eagles beat Lawrence County last week to get their second win of the season. … Defensive back Johnnie Anderson and linebacker Bolton Patton lead an Athens defense that has shown a knack for forcing turnovers. … Sparkman, which has lost six straight since beating James Clemens, has been outscored 328-184 this season. … Athens leads the series 17-10.

The Daily picks: Athens 21, Sparkman 20

Priceville (2-7)

at Brewer (1-8)

Where: James Tucker Stadium

Last season: Priceville won 41-13

The skinny: Both teams have endured disappointing seasons, but a win in this rivalry game would be a much-needed highlight. … Led by star receiver Nick Bell and quarterback Caleb Barker, Priceville is averaging 29.7 points per game, but the Bulldogs have given up 41 points per game. … Quarterback Weston Pritchett leads a Brewer offense that has averaged 15.6 points per game. … Brewer leads the series 4-2.

The Daily picks: Priceville 42, Brewer 35

East Limestone (4-5)

at Auburn (8-1)

Where: Duck Samford Stadium

Last season: Did not play

The skinny: East Limestone is driving about 215 miles to play its season finale. … Auburn will be one of the most talented teams East Limestone has played this season. Linebacker Reuben Foster is an Auburn commitment, while athlete Cameron Echols-Luper is a Texas A&M commitment. … Torren Haley rushed for more than 200 yards in East Limestone’s win against West Point last week.

The Daily picks: Auburn 38, East Limestone 14

R.A. Hubbard (6-3)

at Lawrence County (2-7)

Where: Red Devil Stadium

Radio: FM-98.3

Last season: R.A. Hubbard won 42-14

The skinny: R.A. Hubbard is picking up momentum just in time for the playoffs. The Chiefs have won four straight games. … R.A. Hubbard tailback John Owens is one of the most explosive playmakers. He is averaging more than 100 yards per game. … Lawrence County has been outscored 323-39 this season, getting shut out five times. … R.A. Hubbard leads the series 2-0.

The Daily picks: R.A. Hubbard 14, Lawrence County 13

Ardmore (5-4)

at West Limestone (4-5)

Where: James Kennemer Stadium

Last season: West Limestone won 40-7

The skinny: Ardmore is trying to end a two game losing skid, while West Limestone hopes to beat its rival for the sixth straight season. … Ardmore running back Tyler McCarley leads an offense that has averaged 26.1 points per game. … West Limestone leads the series 36-21-1.

The Daily picks: West Limestone 38, Ardmore 14

Clements (0-9)

at Pope John Paul II (1-7)

Where: Falcon Stadium

Last season: Did not play

The skinny: There haven’t been many high points for Clements. With low roster numbers, the Colts have struggled. … Clements has been outscored 408-124 this season. … Mitch Anderson leads Pope John Paul’s offense.

The Daily picks: Pope John Paul II 20, Clements 12

Danville (3-6)

at Falkville (6-2)

Where: Smith-Owens Stadium

Last season: Danville won 34-6

The skinny: Danville is trying to end a three-game losing skid, while Falkville has lost two straight. … Running back Justin Hannah and quarterback Justin Morgan lead Danville offensively. … Falkville running back Hunter Woodall has been a consistent playmaker for Falkville, averaging more than 100 yards per game. ... Danville leads the series 22-15.

The Daily picks: Danville 28, Falkville 21

Elkmont (2-7)

at Wilson (4-5)

Where: Warrior Stadium

Last season: Did not play

The skinny: Elkmont is trying to snap a two-game losing skid. … Bryant Wales threw a pair of touchdown passes for Elkmont last week in a loss against Lauderdale County. … James Whited run for 129 yards for Wilson last week in a loss against Brooks. … Wilson leads the series 2-1.

The Daily picks: Wilson 34, Elkmont 14

Woodville (0-9)

at Decatur Heritage (4-5)

Where: Rebels Field at West Morgan

Last season: Decatur Heritage won 43-24

The skinny: Decatur Heritage’s football program has taken significant strides this season, and a win in the season finale would give the Eagles momentum heading into the offseason. … Quarterback Jordan Holland has been solid for Decatur Heritage, while Sawyer Holland and Lee Godwin have been steady playmakers for the Eagles. … Decatur Heritage leads the series 1-0.

The Daily picks: Decatur Heritage 27, Woodville 7