High school football week 7: Here’s a look at the big games in the metro-east

Week 7 of the high school football circuit in the metro-east will kick-off Friday night.

Below is a snapshot of some notable conference games around the area, along with several key players to watch.

On Friday night, the BND will also post game results from around the region. We will update the scores list as we get results throughout the evening.

On Saturday morning, we will also post a game by game recap from around the region.

You can see all of this coverage at bnd.com, beginning Friday evening.

Here’s a look at the Friday night games (no Saturday contests are scheduled).

O’Fallon at Belleville West

Records: O’Fallon is 5-1 overall, 2-1 in the Southwestern Conference. Belleville West is 0-6, 0-3.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday

Most recent game: The Panthers defeated Belleville East 49-13. The Maroons lost to East St. Louis 55-0.

Next game: Both teams resume league play next weekend as O’Fallon entertains Alton at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and Belleville West visits Belleville East at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

O’Fallon players to watch: QB Colt Michael (104-170, 1,477 yards, 20 TD); WR Jalen Smith (35 catches, 599 yards, 11 TD); RB Christopher Caldwell (94 rushes, 647 yards, 5 TD).

Belleville West player to watch: RB Jahkori Adams (58 rushes, 337 yards, 1 TD); WR Exavier Zeilman (22 catches, 294 yards, 1 TD).

Belleville East at Edwardsville

Records: Edwardsville is 5-1 overall, 2-1 in the SWC. Belleville East is 3-3 overall, 1-2.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Tigers beat Alton 51-6. The Lancers lost to O’Fallon 49-13.

Next game: Both teams resume league play next weekend as Edwardsville visits East St. Louis at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and Belleville East entertains Belleville West at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

Edwardsville players to watch: QB Jake Curry (61-90, 942 yards, 12 TD); WR Daoin Gaston (21 catches, 347 yards, 5 TD).

Belleville East players to watch: WR Armon Vinson (7 catches, 100 yards, 3 TD); RB Moisey Trimble (30 rushes, 303 yards, 3 TD).

Alton at East St. Louis

Records: East St. Louis is 4-2 overall, 3-0 in the SWC. Alton is 1-5, 1-2.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Flyers defeated Belleville West 55-0. The Redbirds lost to Edwardsville 51-6.

Next game: Both teams resume league play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as East St. Louis hosts Edwardsville and Alton visits O’Fallon.

East St. Louis players to watch: QB Robert Battle (75-138, 938 yards, 11 TD; 50 rushes, 287 yards, 5 TD); RB Larevious Woods (51 rushes, 305 yards, 5 TD); WR Christopher Bennett Jr. (18 catches, 229 yards, 2 TD); LB Dominic Dixon (48 tackles, 14 assists, 62 total tackles, 4 sacks).

Alton player to watch: WR Byron Stempley Jr. (22 catches, 267 yards, 2 TD).

Carbondale at Althoff

Records: Althoff is 3-3 overall, 1-2 in the South Seven Conference. Carbondale is 1-5, 0-3.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Crusaders defeated Marion 31-30. The Terriers lost to Mount Vernon 42-35.

Next game: Both teams resume league play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as the Crusaders host Cahokia and Carbondale travels to Marion.

Althoff players to watch: RB Malike Nave (99 rushes, 430 yards, 2 TD); WR Lucious Dones (25 receptions, 358 yards, 1 TD; 1 kickoff return for touchdown; 1 fumble return for touchdown).

Cahokia at Mount Vernon

Records: Cahokia is 2-4 overall, 1-2 in the South Seven Conference. Mount Vernon is 5-1, 3-0.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Comanches lost to Centralia 14-0. The Rams beat Carbondale 42-35.

Next game: Both teams resume league play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as the Comanches travel to Althoff and the Rams host Centralia.

Cahokia players to watch: QB Omarion Gooden (29-59, 536 yards, 6 TD); QB Zion Taylor (30-56, 621 yards, 7 TD); WR Nicholas Deloach Jr. (21 receptions, 404 yards, 5 TD).

Highland at Waterloo

Records: Highland is 5-1 overall, 3-0 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Waterloo is 5-1, 3-0.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: Highland beat Civic Memorial 65-0. Waterloo beat Jerseyville 42-6.

Next game: Both teams resume action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Highland hosts Mascoutah and Waterloo travels to Triad.

Highland players to watch: QB Brent Wuebbels (71-99, 1,067 yards, 20 TD); RB Travis Porter (87 rushes, 618 yards, 11 TD); WR Brode Lewis (20 catches, 326 yards, 3 TD).

Waterloo players to watch: RB Evan Davis (123 rushes, 818 yards, 10 TD; 8 catches, 180 yards, 1 TD); RB Koby Osterhage (46 rushes, 469 yards, 5 TD).

Civic Memorial at Mascoutah

Records: Mascoutah is 4-2 overall, 1-1 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Civic Memorial is 1-5, 0-3.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Indians lost to Triad 34-14. The Eagles fell to Highland 65-0.

Next game: Both teams resume action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Mascoutah visits Highland and Civic Memorial travels to Jerseyville.

Mascoutah players to watch: QB Zane Timon (75-119, 1,208 yards, 13 TD; 72 rushes, 406 yards, 10 TD); WR Quincy Hall (24 catches, 506 yards, 6 TD).

Triad at Jerseyville

Records: Triad is 3-3 overall, 2-1 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Jerseyville is 2-4, 0-3.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Knights beat Mascoutah 34-14. The Panthers lost to Waterloo 42-6.

Next game: Both teams resume conference play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Triad hosts Waterloo and Jerseyville entertains Civic Memorial.

Triad players to watch: QB Nic Funk (44-75, 617 yards, 8 TD; 42 rushes, 108 yards, 4 TD); RB Drake Keller (69 rushes, 346 yards, 2 TD).

Roxana at Breese Central

Records: Breese Central is 5-1 overall, 3-0 in the Cahokia Conference (Mississippi Division). Roxana is 4-2, 2-1.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Cougars beat Salem 49-12. The Shells topped Freeburg 36-13.

Next game: Both teams are back in action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Breese Central hosts Columbia and Roxana visits Wood River.

Breese Central players to watch: QB Conner Freeze (73-130, 1,159 yards, 9 TD; 81 rushes, 328 yards, 4 TD); RB/WR Chase Lewis (12 catches, 181 yards, 3 TD; 6 rushing TD); WR Braden Revermann (33 catches, 626 yards, 5 TD).

Wood River at Freeburg

Records: Wood River is 5-1 overall, 2-1 in the Cahokia Conference (Mississippi Division). Freeburg is 3-3, 1-2.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Oilers beat Columbia 22-13. The Midgets lost at Roxana 36-13.

Next game: Both teams resume play at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Wood River hosts Roxana and Freeburg visits Salem.

Wood River player to watch: RB Seth Slayden (120 rushes, 837 yards, 13 TD).

Freeburg players to watch: RB Caleb Loftus (82 rushes, 409 yards, 3 TD); RB Tucker Murphy (51 rushes, 290 yards, 6 TD; 22 catches, 241 yards, 2 TD); QB Cole Stuart (52 rushes, 300 yards, 4 TD).

Salem at Columbia

Records: Columbia is 4-2 overall, 2-1 in the Cahokia Conference (Mississippi Division); Salem is 1-5, 0-3.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Eagles lost to Wood River 22-13. The Wildcats fell to Breese Central 49-12.

Next game: Both teams are back in action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Columbia visits Breese Central and Salem entertains Freeburg.

Columbia players to watch: QB Dominic Voegele (59-102, 575 yards, 4 TD; 88 carries, 648 yards, 8 TD; 1 punt return for a touchdown); WR Zach Wetzel (23 catches, 239 yards, 1 TD).

Collinsville at Mount Zion

Records: Collinsville is 5-1.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Kahoks beat Granite City 46-0.

Next game: Collinsville resumes action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at home against Champaign Centennial.

Collinsville players to watch: QB Ethan Bagwell (58-112, 786 yards, 8 TD; 76 rushes, 435 yards, 6 TD); RB Jerry Richardson (74 rushes, 575 yards, 7 TD; 15 catches, 241 yards, 3 TD); WR Darren Pennell (15 catches, 187 yards, 1 TD).

Granite City at Mater Dei

Records: Mater Dei is 3-3. Granite City is 1-5.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Most recent game: The Knights defeated Du Quoin 27-19. The Warriors lost to Collinsville 46-0.

Next game: Both teams resume action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, as Mater Dei visits Effingham and Granite City entertains Quincy Notre Dame.

Mater Dei player to watch: RB Drake Rensing (99 carries, 681 yards, 6 TD); QB Chase Jensen (25-47, 290 yards, 3 TD).

Granite City players to watch: RB Carl Harris (19 rushes, 124 yards, 3 TD); WR Ian Poston (22 catches, 335 yards, 3 TD).