Week 4 of the high school football season is here, and let me tell you, the action across the country is already cranking up. We’re talking about huge interstate showdowns and massive in-state battles, with ten must-see games on the docket. Among them are two USA TODAY Sports Super 25 clashes, setting the stage for some serious early-season fireworks. The staff is already making their picks, with Alex Martin leading the pack at 22-8, followed closely by Joe Spears at 21-9, and Logan Newman rounding out the top three at 20-10. It’s early, but you gotta love seeing who has the hot hand!
Baylor and Trinity Square Off in a National Test
This Friday, all eyes should be on No. 12 Baylor (TN) as they roll into Kentucky to face No. 19 Trinity. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET, and you can catch it live on NFHS Network. Trinity is on a crazy run, playing their fourth straight game against an out-of-state opponent. This week, though, it’s a whole different animal. Baylor boasts five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, a guy who is flat-out one of the best backs in the entire nation. Georges has already rushed for over 170 yards in two of Baylor’s three games this season, including a monstrous 196 yards and three touchdowns in their 51-33 win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA) last week. Trinity’s offense has been super efficient through the first three weeks, even with their lowest points-scoring night last week in a 31-14 win over Archbishop Moeller (OH). Still, every single staff prediction has Baylor taking this one, with scores ranging from 34-31 to 38-28. The challenge for Trinity is massive, and they’ve got to find a way to contain Georges if they want to pull off an upset.
Buford’s Defense Faces Another Florida Power
Over on Thursday night, it’s another epic matchup as Miami Central (FL) heads to Georgia to take on No. 4 Buford. That game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Buford fans are still holding their breath, waiting for word on five-star transfer Jalen Brewster’s eligibility. If he gets cleared this week, that’s a huge boost for a Wolves defense that has been absolutely dominant through their first two games. Last week, Buford stomped Mallard Creek 41-7. Miami Central isn’t slacking either; they had an impressive 43-7 win over St. Brendan (FL) last week and started their season with a tough 23-22 victory over Orange Lutheran (CA) across the country. This game is going to be a slugfest. The staff predictions lean heavily towards Buford, with scores like 31-20 and 41-17, but Central has proven they can travel and win.
California’s Best Battle It Out Under the Lights
And don’t sleep on the West Coast either! All eyes in California will be locked on Friday night at 7 p.m. PST as No. 6 Centennial hosts No. 14 Mater Dei. Mater Dei is looking to build on what was their best win of the season, while Centennial is coming off a bye week and a tough one-point loss to Santa Margarita (CA). These teams have history, with Centennial winning 43-36 last season. The biggest challenge for Mater Dei? Slowing down Centennial’s dynamic pass-catching duo of Jaden Jefferson and USC four-star commit Quentin Hale. These two have already connected 15 times, and they could absolutely light up the scoreboard. This one could be a high-scoring thriller, and it’s the kind of game that sets the tone for the entire season. Who’s gonna prove the staff predictions right, or better yet, totally flip the script? These early-season showdowns are everything.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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