Joxpreps

Coming off a shutout defeat to Auburn, can Lee-Montgomery cause chaos in 7A Region 2 and put the race into a three-way tie?

Guest Sam Chandler of Starnes Publishing gives his thoughts on the 2017 edition of the Hoover-Vestavia Hills rivalry as the Bucs prepare for the big match-up with Thompson.

Coming off a shutout loss to Rogers, Deshler aims to regroup as they welcome the other Class 4A Region 8 unbeaten to Tuscumbia, Wilson. Will the Tigers regain position in the Top 2 of the region or will the Warriors set up the ultimate clash with Rogers?

Citronelle is in the control of their region title hopes but how will they combat the athletically gifted Saints with Jalyn Armour-Davis back from injury?

The Oxford Yellow Jackets seek a second straight 10-0 regular season but have two of their biggest region challenges left starting with Fort Payne. Can the 2015 region champion Wildcats knock off the 2016 region champs at home?

The Spain Park Jaguars are playing with fire as they could be in danger of missing the playoffs with a third loss in 7A Region 3 as they host Mark Freeman's undefeated Thompson Warriors led by quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Sam Chandler of Starnes Publishing joins the show to discuss the Jags' chances of pulling off the big upset.

The Yellow Jackets have lost to Class 1A runner-up Pickens County and Class 3A semifinalist Gordo but have taken care of Class 2A Region 4 so far. Now, they face the last unbeaten region team, Thorsby. Can the Rebels go to 6-0 for the first time in school history or will Aliceville continue their Region 4 dominance?

Hillcrest is 5-1 for the first time since 1999. With Class 3A No. 1 Mobile Christian making a trip to Evergreen, can the Jags pick up one of the biggest wins in program history over Andres Fox and the Leopards?

The Black Bears suffered a scare in Florence last week. How will Asa Martin and Austin respond when they welcome a Hartselle Tigers team backed into a corner with their playoff prospects in the balance?

With No. 1 Central-Phenix City awaiting Lee next week, will the Generals be able to keep their focus on Auburn and set up a de facto region championship game by beating the Tigers on the road?

Thompson rides a 5-0 start into Vestavia where Buddy Anderson's Vestavia Hills Rebels await to try and slow down quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and the Warrior offense.

Ryan Brown of the Jox Roundtable and ABC 33/40 Blitz Gameday pregame show will be calling the action tonight as the Tigers and Wildcats battle for 3A Region 6 supremacy, but what does Ryan hope to see from these two as we're on the road to the postseason in November?

Gardendale head football coach Matt Plunkett talks about his Rockets, their mindset on Clay-Chalkville since the close loss last year, and how quarterback Michael Crowder has grown over the past two seasons.

Jackson and St. Paul's meet for the seventh time and it's always a big game when these two meet. A game that could be for the region title goes down in Mobile. Who will walk out with the edge in Class 5A Region 1?

Addison is coming off two stinging losses to Lynn and Vinemont. Can the Bulldogs get back on track against 5-0 Decatur Heritage or is this another special year in store for the Eagles?

In a critical 4A Region 8 match-up, Bo Culver looks to make another statement that Deshler football is back as the Tigers host last year's region champion and No. 2 ranked Rogers.

Both the Volunteers and Generals are hoping to keep pace with Central-Phenix City and a shot at the 7A Region 2 title. Which one will get a leg up in that race?

Andalusia and Thomasville, along with UMS-Wright, make up the triangle that control 4A Region 1. Andalusia outlasted UMS-Wright in OT. Can the Bulldogs wrap up the region title with a win over the Tigers?

The Green Wave head to Hosea Collins Stadium to face the Oakman Wildcats and see who will stand up top with American Christian as both teams still have the Patriots on their schedules.

The Sweet Water Bulldogs come off a bye week ready for a showdown with 2016 and 2015 state semifinalist Linden to see who will take control of Class 1A Region 1.