Mountain Brook (4-0) at Shades Valley (1-2)
Date: Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Frank Nix Stadium – Shades Valley High School
Last week: Mountain Brook cruised to a 48-7 win over Huffman; Shades Valley did not play.

What to watch: Mountain Brook has flat out dominated its first four opponents this year. The Spartans offense is clicking on all cylinders so far this year and the defense has allowed 17 total points over four games. Shades Valley has had trouble gathering momentum this fall and the Spartans will pose a strenuous challenge.

Last meeting: Mountain Brook beat Shades Valley 24-7 on Sept. 17, 2020. Shades Valley holds a 23-12 lead in the series.