The most anticipated high school football game in South Carolina this week takes center stage Friday night when the undefeated Irmo Yellow Jackets (9-0, 4-0) host the three-time defending state champion Dutch Fork Silver Foxes (7-1, 4-0) in a showdown that will determine the Class 5A Region 4 championship.

Six Section III high school girls soccer teams will be crowned champions on Saturday and Sunday. The finals are Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2, at SUNY Cortland. Tickets to all events are $12 for adults and $5 for students. All games will stream live on the NFHS Network.

Carmel Catholic rides a three-game winning streak into the playoffs, fresh off a 38-24 victory over Fenwick in which junior quarterback Trae Taylor showcased his arm talent with 401 passing yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore running back Jaquel Edmonds contributed 101 rushing yards and a score.

One of the top games to watch in Division VI is Toronto (the Red Knights, not the Blue Jays) hosting Grandview Heights, which will have a three-hour bus ride toward Pittsburgh from Columbus. The first round consists of the better-seeded teams playing host, with the winner moving on to the second round to face a team that earned a bye in Round 1.

Liverpool seek to stop their domestic losing skid at five when intriguing Aston Villa visit Anfield on Saturday.