La Salle-Peru (4-1, 3-0 I8) at Ottawa (1-4, 0-3 I8)
When is kickoff: 7:15 p.m. Friday
Last matchup: L-P beat Ottawa 49-0 last year
About the Pirates: The Pirates have struggled to score this season. Since putting up 61 points in the season opener, Ottawa has managed just 19 points in the four games. Ottawa, which has lost 18 straight conference games, allows 26.8 points per game.
About the Cavaliers: L-P has won four straight games and is looking to earn its fifth victory for the first time since 2009. The Cavs have relied heavily on their running game as they average 274.8 yards per game on the ground, but quarterback Tyler Hartman surpassed 100 yards passing for the first time last week. L-P's defense has been dominant, allowing 10.2 points per game.
FND pick: La Salle-Peru
Kewanee (3-2, 2-0 TRC Mississippi) at St. Bede (0-5, 0-3 TRC Mississippi)
When is kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Last matchup: L-P beat Ottawa 49-0 last year
About the Boilermakers: After being held scoreless through three quarters last week, Kewanee exploded for 26 points in the final eight minutes in a 26-9 win over Erie-Prophetstown, including three rushing touchdowns from Tayvian Taylor, who ran for 155 yards.
About the Bruins: St. Bede allowed 40 points per game through the first four weeks before giving up just nine points last week against Hall. The Bruins average 10.4 points per game and have been held to seven points or less in three games.
FND pick: Kewanee
Byron (4-1, 4-1 BNC) at Mendota (0-5, 0-5 BNC)
When is kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Last matchup: Byron routed Mendota 57-0 last year
About the Tigers: Byron relies on a potent rushing attack and a stout defense. Isaac Stickler ran for 193 yards last week as the Tigers racked up 488 yards on the ground. Byron limits opponents to just 8.2 points per game.
About the Trojans: Mendota has struggled offensively, scoring more than a touchdown just once and getting shut out twice. The Trojans, who have lost 18 games in a row, also have trouble slowing opponents down as they give up 349 yards and 43 points per game.
FND pick: Byron
Deer Creek-Mackinaw (2-3, 1-1 HOIC) at Fieldcrest (5-0, 2-0 HOIC)
When is kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Last matchup: Fieldcrest topped the Chiefs 42-7 last fall
About the Chiefs: Dee-Mack averages 9.8 points per game with 36 of its 49 points coming in its two wins. The Chiefs surrender 14 points per game. Last week, Karson Eccles ran for 172 yards and a TD on 27 carries, while Mitchell Cleaver added 78 rushing yards and a touchdown.
About the Knights: Fieldcrest, the new No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A, has been dominant on defense this season. The Knights allow 157.2 yards and 5.6 points per game. Fieldcrest has not allowed more than one touchdown in a game this season. Offensively, running back Kenton Castrejon has gained 687 yards and scored 10 touchdowns on 100 attempts.
FND pick: Fieldcrest
Amboy-LaMoille (0-5) at Galena (0-5)
When is kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Last matchup: A-L defeated Galena 35-14 last season
About the Clippers: A-L struggled through a five-game gauntlet as the Clippers' first five opponents were a combined 23-2. A-L quarterback Preston Henkel has thrown for 321 yards and three touchdowns with 10 interceptions. The Clippers scored more points last week (24) than they did in the first four weeks combined.
About the Pirates: Galena faced tough competition so far as its first five opponents are a combined 19-6. Galena quarterback Henry Anderson has completed 30-of-65 passes for 342 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions, while running backs Duilio Moctezuma and Peyton Bauer have rushed for 177 and 175 yards, respectively, with a TD each.
FND pick: Galena