Friday's Middle Georgia high school football capsules

NORTHSIDE VS. WARNER ROBINS

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Warner Robins leads 34-23.

Last meeting: Northside won 24-21 in 2014.

Key Eagles: Caleb Kelly (Jr., OL); Desean Dinkins (Jr., RB); Kam Burnett (Jr., LB); Tae Daley (Jr., S); Tobias Oliver (Jr., QB).

Key Demons: Ckeldrin Davis (Sr., OL/DL); Bailey Harrell (Sr., C); Tyrome Tharpe (Sr., LB); Oneya Butler (Sr., LB); Javian Bradford-Jackson (Jr., RB).

Scouting report: Warner Robins is a little bigger than last year, and Northside is a little quicker. This game features maybe fewer major-college prospects overall than usual, but perhaps more good -- and hungry -- high school players. There's no reason to expect anything less competitive than last year's meeting, when the Demons had more than one or two chances for the upset.

TWIGGS COUNTY AT STRATFORD

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Stratford leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Stratford won 42-0 in 2014.

Key Cobras: Ja'mon Height (Jr., RB); Neddrick Nichols (Sr., OL); Nate Freeny (Jr., DL); Kelvin Jenkins (Sr., LB).

Key Eagles: Quintez Cephus (Sr., SE/DB); O'Showen Williams (Sr., RB/DB); Sim Patrick (Sr., QB).

Scouting report: Twiggs County is playing an unexpected role in the GHSA Region 7A-A race, winning three straight under first-year head coach Ashley Harden to tie Stratford for first place in the sub-region. The Stratford offense is starting to click, racking up 434 rushing yards against FPD and 329 yards against Tattnall Square. The winner will gain sole possession of first-place in the sub-region with two weeks to go, and the 7A-A winner will host the region championship game Nov. 6.

HOUSTON COUNTY AT JONES COUNTY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Houston County leads 4-1.

Last meeting: Houston County won 45-15 in 2014.

Key Bears: Bennie Steadman (Sr., LB); Payton Johnson (Sr., WR); Amari Colbert (Sr., WR); Rontravious Byron (Sr., DE); Jake Fromm (Jr., QB).

Key Greyhounds: Torrez Finney (Sr., DL); Shareez Hamm (Sr., WR); Logan Gordon (Sr., LB); Bradley Hunnicutt (Jr., QB); Reggie Lewis (Sr., DB).

Scouting report: For all of the talk of passing, both teams are balanced. Still, expect big plays on both sides. The Bears are a little more accustomed to the big stage, but the Greyhounds have very nicely settled into a level of confidence. The most consistent fundamental play, especially in pass coverage, will win.

UPSON-LEE AT MARY PERSONS

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Mary Persons leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Mary Persons won 42-0 in 2014.

Key Knights: David Marshall (Sr., DL); Quay Reviere (Sr., RB); Kalen Puckett (Jr., QB/P); Erik Foster (Sr., DB); C.J. Barron (Jr., DL).

Key Bulldogs: Caleb Etheridge (Jr., OL); Zach Harvey (Jr., RB); Malik Herring (Jr., DL); Will Bazemore (Sr., TE); Jake Johnston (Sr., QB).

Scouting report: The records are similar to a year ago, but the Knights certainly won't walk into Dan Pitts Stadium with anything less than a focus to avoid last year's embarrassment. The Bulldogs, however, have won five straight at home and 10 of their past 11.

PEACH COUNTY AT JACKSON

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Peach County leads 3-0.

Last meeting: Peach County won 52-17.

Key Trojans: Fletcher Hooks (Jr., LB); Kevin Nixon (Jr., LB); Tyrique McGhee (Sr., QB/DB/KR); James Jackson (Jr., RB).

Key Red Devils: Michail Carter (Sr., DL): Juwan Watkins (Sr., DE); Shaderious Crowder (Jr., QB).

Scouting report: Jackson will have Peach County's attention, considering it knocked off Westside and will be miffed after losing last week to Spencer, a mild upset. Peach County hammered Spencer 41-0 three weeks ago.

OTHER GAMES TO WATCH

VETERANS AT PERRY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Perry leads 3-2

Last meeting: Veterans won 35-7 in 2014.

Key Warhawks: Devin Wingate (Sr., OL/DL); Dawson Stephens (Sr., DL); Desjuan Harris (Sr., RB); Logan Byrd (Sr., QB/P); Isaiah Gray (Sr., WR/CB).

Key Panthers: Jamir Johnson (Sr., Ath.); Anfernee Roberson (Jr., DE/TE); Ashton Strange (Sr., OL/DL); Damion Bagley (Sr., Ath.); Chris Stewart (Sr., QB).

SOUTHWEST VS. CENTRAL

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Henderson Stadium.

Series history: Central leads 27-15.

Last meeting: Central won 34-0 in 2014.

Key Patriots: Jaquavious Solomon (Jr., WR) Jordan Slocum (Fr., QB); Sedaran Scott (Jr., RB).

Key Chargers: Derrick Evans (Sr., QB/OLB); Antonio Sanders Jr. (Jr., RB); Ivory Childers (Sr., WR).

TATTNALL SQUARE AT FPD

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Tattnall leads 30-15.

Last meeting: Tattnall won 28-14 in 2014.

Key Trojans: Aubrien Kemp (Sr., FS); Ahmad Barron (Jr., RB); Christian Rodgers (Jr., DT).

Key Vikings: Will McCormick (Sr., QB); Reggie Gantt (Sr., FB); Torrian Bradley-McSwain (Jr., CB).

WILKINSON COUNTY AT MOUNT DE SALES

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Mount de Sales leads 2-1.

Last meeting: Wilkinson County won 28-21 in 2014.

Key Warriors: Akeem Jackson (Jr., RB); Tylan Grable (Soph., QB); Jai Boyd (Sr., RB).

Key Cavaliers: Brandon Crowder (Sr., DB); Nic Allman (Sr., WR); Adrian Hardwick (Soph., RB); Adrian Lester (Sr., DL).

LAMAR COUNTY AT NORTHEAST

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Thompson Stadium.

Series history: Lamar County leads 5-0.

Last meeting: Lamar County won 34-17 in 2014.

Key Trojans: Juan Tucker (Sr., FB); Chris O'Neal (Sr., LB); Pippin Davis (Sr., LB).

Key Raiders: Christopher Spencer (Sr., FS/WR); Phillip Thomas (Jr., RB/SS); JacQuez Durham (Jr., WR).

SPENCER AT RUTLAND

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Ed DeFore Sports Complex.

Series history: Rutland leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Rutland won 26-0 in 2014.

Key Greenwave: Ervin Davis (Jr., WR/DB); Tyrell Smith (Sr., RB); Dayquon Thornton (Jr., DL).

Key Hurricanes: Ladarian Womack (Sr., RB/FS); K'vian Fuller (Soph., QB); Anthony Whitehead (Sr., WR).

JOHN MILLEDGE AT WESTFIELD

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Westfield leads 18-8.

Last meeting: Westfield won 49-14 in 2014.

Key Trojans: Chad Freeman (Sr., LB); Noah Lavendar (Jr., WR/CB); Jaden Sealy (Jr., CB/WR); Cam O'Neal (Sr., RB); Trevor Evans (Jr., QB).

Key Hornets: Austin Doyle (Sr., OL/DL); John Walker Moore (Sr., DT); Gavin Edmonson (Sr., LB); Reagan Waller (Sr., CB/RB); Josh Jenkins (Sr., LB/FB).

REST OF THE SCHEDULE

Glascock County at Crawford County

Baldwin at West Laurens

Brentwood at Monsignor Donovan

Covenant at Community Christian

Wheeler County at Montgomery County

Telfair County at Atkinson County

Benedictine at Vidalia

Windsor at Briarwood

Lincoln County at Hancock Central

Charlton County at Wilcox County

Treutlen at Emanuel County Institute

Dooly County at Schley County

Marion County at Hawkinsville

Greenville at Taylor County

Pierce County at Toombs County

Washington County at Butler

Brooks County at Fitzgerald

Bacon County at Jeff Davis

Dublin at East Laurens

Macon County at Bleckley County

Warren County at GMC

CFCA at Heritage Christian

Crisp Academy at Georgia Christian

Fullington at Nathaniel Greene

David Emanuel at Robert Toombs

Pinewood at Trinity Christian-Dublin

Praise at Westside Christian

This story was originally published October 15, 2015 at 11:30 PM with the headline "Friday's Middle Georgia high school football capsules ."