Stewarts Creek and Blackman will meet for the first time since 2018 this Friday night. It also marks the first time in seven years they'll meet as region foes.

Stewarts Creek coach Ben Caudill says they're excited to play the first game in their new district at Blackman:

Blackman coach Chandler Tygard says they hope to use their last home games this week and next to build some momentum with such a young team:

The Red Hawks are 0-4 against the Blaze with their last meeting in 2018 being the closest. It was a 34-21 win by Blackman.

WGNS pregame coverage begins at 6pm with the Tri-Star Friday Night Live Pregame Show. At 6:30pm, Jon Dinkins hosts the Primetime Sports Countdown to Kickoff, sponsored by the Law Offices of John Day. Kickoff with Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins will be at 7pm on State Farm Prep Sports.