1. Class 6A: No. 3 Union (0-2) at No. 2 Broken Arrow (2-0)
The outlook: Broken Arrow has a chance to make a statement. It's been a one-sided rivalry with Union winning 28 of the last 29 meetings, including two state title games in that span.
Key matchup: Oklahoma commit receivers Jeffery Mead and Carson Meier against a talented Broken Arrow secondary that features Damian Howard and Markale Moses.
Tickets: Fans are encouraged to purchase in advance as there is the potential for a sellout. Cost is $7 (adults) and $5 (students). Available at Broken Arrow's Multi Purpose Building (just south of stadium) from 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Also at Union's UMAC Ticket Booth from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
TV: Cox cable 3 and 703
Who wins: Union, 21-20.
2. Class 6A: No. 6 Owasso (1-1) at No. 1 Jenks (2-0)
The outlook: Jenks started its 14-game winning streak, 20-7, against Owasso in Week 3 last year. The Trojans have won 20 in a row in the series.
Key matchup: Jenks wideouts-defensive backs Steven Parker and Dylan Harding against Owasso's receivers and defensive backs. If Parker and Harding make big plays on offense and keep Owasso's passing game from any long gains, the Trojans will be impossible to beat.
Who wins: Jenks, 28-17
3. Class 6A: Sapulpa (2-0) at Sand Springs (1-1)
The outlook: The Highway 97 rivalry dates back more than 90 years and is as intense as ever.
Notable: The teams have traded 28-21 wins in the past two years, with Sand Springs prevailing in 2012 as the Sandites' Cody Hale passed for two touchdowns.
Who wins: Sand Springs, 34-33
4. Class 5A: Coweta (0-2) at No. 6 Bishop Kelley (2-0)
The outlook: These teams have a history of close and meaningful games as they often meet in the playoffs, including the past three years.
Series history: Kelley has won four in a row, including 29-25 and 40-28 in 2012.
Who wins: Kelley, 30-22
5. East Central (0-2) at B.T. Washington (1-1) (Thursday)
The outlook: A matchup of Tulsa Public Schools' two most successful programs from this century.
Series history: East Central won 27-0 last year (later forfeited), and 17-7 and 28-10 in 2011. Booker T. Washington defeated East Central 32-3 in the 2010 5A state final.
TV: Cox cable 3 and 703
Who wins: Booker T. Washington, 42-26.
6. Class 6A No. 10 Bixby (2-0) at Springdale, Ark. (2-0)
The outlook: Bixby won 22-7 last year, but Springdale appears much improved.
Notable: Springdale running back Deandre Murray has been offered a scholarship by Tulsa and several other major colleges.
Who wins: Bixby, 28-21.
7. Class 5A: No. 7 Claremore (2-0) at No. 3 McAlester (1-1)
The outlook: McAlester, which saw a 28-point lead slip away to Booker T. Washington last week, tries to avenge last year's 21-20 OT loss to Claremore.
Who wins: McAlester, 35-28.
8. Class 3A: Tahlequah Sequoyah (1-1) at No. 10 Victory Christian (2-0)
The outlook: Quarterback Keats Calhoon rallied Victory from a 27-point deficit and the Conquerors scored three TDs in the last three minutes to stun Sequoyah 35-34 last year.
Series history: Sequoyah defeated Victory in the previous three seasons.
Who wins: Victory, 40-27.
9. Class 3A No. 4 Metro Christian (2-0) at 4A No. 8 Broken Bow (1-1)
The outlook: Expect a closer game than Metro's 28-0 win last year and 28-7 victory in 2011. Broken Bow won 28-26 in 2010 while Metro won a thriller, 28-21 in '09.
Who wins: Metro, 26-22.
10. Class 2A: No. 3 OKC Millwood (2-0) at No. 6 Adair (2-0)
Outlook: Millwood makes a rare trip to this area.
Notable: Millwood receiver Cameron Batson is a Texas Tech commit. Millwood's first-year coach Darwin Franklin is son of Millwood basketball coach Varryl Franklin, who has won a state record 12 state basketball titles. Adair freshman quarterback B.J. Bradbury has passed for seven TDs this season.
Who wins: Millwood, 34-18.
Other good bets: Arlington (Texas) Oakridge at Holland Hall, Catoosa at Fort Gibson, Central at McLain, Collinsville at Oologah, Coyle at Rejoice Christian, Glenpool at Sperry, Grove at Wagoner, Hilldale at Beggs, Mounds at Yale.
Other area games: Berryhill at Kellyville, Chandler at Harrah, Chouteau at Porter, Christian Heritage at Lincoln Christian, Cl. Sequoyah at Inola, Cleveland at Cushing, Colcord at Sallisaw Central, Cookson Hills at Bluejacket, Copan at Woodland, Depew at Canadian, Dewey at Vinita, Edison at Elk City, Fayetteville (Ark.) at Muskogee, Haskell at Spiro, Heavener at Gore, Henryetta at Checotah, Hulbert at Kiefer, Jay at McDonald Co. (Mo.), Keys at Eufaula, Ketchum at Fairland, Liberty at Drumright, Lighthouse Christian (Mo.) at Cascia Hall, Locust Grove at Stilwelll, Mannford at Bristow, Memorial at NOAH (Broken Arrow South Intermediate), Muldrow at Vian, Mustang at Stillwater, Newkirk at Nowata, Okemah at Morris, Oklahoma Union at Foyil, OKC Capitol Hill at Rogers (Webster's Milton Stadium), OKC Legion at Hale (at East Side Sports Complex), Oswego (Kan.) at Commerce, Pawhuska at Hominy, Pawnee at Barnsdall, Pocola at Quinton, Porum at Weleetka, Poteau at Webster (Thursday), Pryor at Miami, Roland at Okmulgee, Quapaw at Afton, Salina at Chelsea, Skiatook at Bartlesville, South Coffeyville at Watts, Strother at Dewar, Summit Christian at Regent Prep, Tahlequah at Sallisaw, Verdigris at Perkins-Tryon, Wesleyan Christian at Kremlin-Hillsdale, Westville at Kansas, Wright Christian at Life Christian, Wyandotte at Caney Valley.
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