Trick or treat, jack o'lanterns, Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy Cannon's run.
Yes, it's Halloween, and it seems like it's unusual to play high school football on this night.
And what tricks... or treats will happen on the gridrion tonight?
Tonight's favorites are certainly are looking for some treats... and the underdogs are looking to deliver a few tricks.
Goldfinger and Snickers are planning on passing out candy.
Doug's Picks had a lot of treats last week, going 11-2. That brings us up to 89-24 overall, for a winning percentage of .787.
Picayune and D'Iberville circled this date on their calendars, even during the dog days of August. The Region 8-4A title is on the line, as well as the No. 1 perch in the Sun Herald South Mississippi football rankings.
Both teams are physical, both love to run the ball, and both can throw. They both like to hit, and they'll be plenty of that tonight.
Picayune played a tougher pre-region schedule but the revenge factor is in D'Iberville's favor.
We have two superlative coaches - Buddy Singleton and Dodd Lee - matching wits.
The only other factor - home-field advantage - goes to D'Iberville. And that's where we will go. D'Iberville 31, Picayune 30.
Yes, it will be that close.
With the 4A and 2A playoffs beginning next Friday, and the 5A schools following on their heels, this is an important Friday for everyone else.
Harrison Central at Pascagoula - The win over Biloxi puts Harrison Central in excellent position to make the playoffs. That is, if they win tonight. The Panthers are struggling against the run. HCHS 28, Pascagoula 20.
Gulfport at Ocean Springs - After playing some good football the past few weeks, the Admirals went flat last Friday vs. Petal. Ocean Springs has been dominating in all but one game. Ocean Springs 28, Gulfport 10.
Hancock at Biloxi - A tricky call. After a good game against Pascagoula, the Indians became porous again on defense last week. Hancock has improved. But we think home field provides the edge. Biloxi 17, Hancock 14.
Petal at George County - Petal wraps up the region title with a win, and the Panthers are undefeated on the road. Petal 21, George County 17.
Bay High at Long Beach - This is Long Beach's last chance to win in their roughest season since the late 1980s and early 1990s. Bay wants to go into the playoffs on a good note. Bay High 24, Long Beach 9.
St. Stanislaus at Poplarville - Dylan Favre can tie the state record for TD passes (42) in a year with four, and that's going to happen. He might have to wait a week to break it. St. Stanislaus 42, Poplarville 14.
Stone at Forrest County AHS - Stone is haunted by three close region losses this season. FCAHS tries to bounce back from a loss at Gautier. FCAHS 20, Stone 14.
Vancleave at East Central - Vancleave gets the bragging rights in this rivalry, but not without a struggle. Vancleave 21, East Central 14.
Gautier at St. Martin - The Gators complete their incredible run to the Region 7 title. Gautier 20, St. Martin 10.
Pass Christian at Perry Central - Pass Christian tries to play the spoiler in the 8-3A race. Perry Central 28, Pass Christian 14.
St. Patrick at Lumberton - Fighting Irish wrap up a playoff berth. St. Patrick 22, Lumberton 13.
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