Mountain Brook (7-0) at Thompson (7-0)

Class 7A, Region 3 game
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warrior Stadium – Thompson High School
Last week: Mountain Brook converted an improbable two-point conversion to beat Hewitt-Trussville 11-10. Thompson held on to beat Vestavia Hills 35-21.

What to watch: It’s a battle of unbeatens in Week 8 of the season. Thompson gets it done with a high-flying offense and a defense that holds its own, while Mountain Brook most often relies on a stingy defense and a strong running game to wear down opponents. Whichever team establishes its desired tempo will be at an advantage.

Last meeting: Thompson dispatched Mountain Brook 31-7 on Oct. 19, 2018. Mountain Brook leads the all-time series 13-8.

What it means: A Thompson win would clinch the Warriors their second region title in three years. A Mountain Brook win would leave both teams plus Hoover in the mix for the crown entering the final week of region play next week.