National High School Football Predictions: Nov. 6-Nov. 8

Earlier this week, we shared game predictions based on the Massey Ratings for the biggest high school football games of the weekend. Today, Rivals national high school sports reporter Andy Villamarzo makes his picks:

Summer Creek (TX) at North Shore (TX)

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. ET
Where: Turner Stadium, Houston, Texas

The best game down in Texas takes place when Summer Creek (8-1) faces off against North Shore (8-1) in a massive Lone Star State tilt. Both offenses have been sizzling this season, with Summer Creek is averaging a cool 53.7 points per game and North Shore at 52 a tilt. One of the defenses will need to make a play, but we have little doubts that this game won’t just turn into an offensive explosion between the two high-scoring offenses.

Prediction: North Shore 49, Summer Creek 48

Hoover (Ala.) at Phenix City Central (Ala.)

When: Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Garrett–Harrison Stadium, Phenix City, Ala.

The Alabama Class 7A playoffs feature a bundle of really good first round games and this one is easily one of them when Hoover Buccaneers head over to Phenix City to take on the Central Red Devils (9-1). Hoover (6-4) has seen its offense be an up-and-down unit, but the Bucs own an impressive victory over Thompson during the regular season. The only loss Phenix City Central has had all season long came against No. 1 nationally ranked IMG Academy. We’ve got to ride with the home team on this one.

Prediction: Phenix City Central 40, Hoover 35

Bryant (AR) at Conway (AR)

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. ET
Where: Centennial Bank Field at John McConnell Stadium, Conway, Arkansas

Arkansas high school football doesn’t get the limelight much, but when they do, it usually involves the Bryant Hornets (9-0). Bryant makes their way over to face Conway Wampus Cats (8-1) for the regular season finale in what should be one of the best games in the Mineral State. The Hornets most challenging game was a 31-14 win over Newton of Georgia. Conway certainly has the talent to compete, but at the end of the day, there’s a reason why Bryant continues to own the state of Arkansas annually.

Prediction: Bryant 49, Conway 28

St. Augustine (La.) at John Curtis (La.)

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. ET
Where: Shrine on Airline, Metairie, La.

St. Augustine (8-1) meeting John Curtis (7-1) has to be like the Spiderman meme with both teams pointing at each because of their recent losses to Edna Karr. The Purple Knights have a potent offense that trots out a couple Division I prospects at wide receiver in junior four-star Miguel Whitley (35 catches, 655 yards) and three-star Ray’Quan Williams (26 catches, 562 yards). Though the Patriots are plenty capable of scoring the football themselves, we just think St. Augustine is going to be too much at the end of the day.

Prediction: St. Augustine 28, John Curtis 20

Vestavia Hills (Ala.) at Auburn (Ala.)

When: Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Duck Samford Stadium, Auburn, Ala.

Another AHSAA Class 7A high school football playoff game in the Yellowhammer State this week that should be plenty good is when Auburn (8-2) and Vestavia Hills (8-2) clash. Both teams have impressed throughout the season, with each going into the playoffs on winning streaks. The Tigers are riding a three-game streak and the Rebels on a five-game winning streak. Vestavia Hills defeated Auburn earlier in the season, 42-14.

Prediction: Vestavia Hills 30, Auburn 24

American Fork (Utah) at Skyridge (Utah)

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 9 p.m. ET
Where: The Nest, Lehi, Utah

This UHSAA Class 6A quarterfinal matchup between Skyridge (9-2) and American Fork (7-4) is a rematch from the regular season, with the victory going to the former, 26-14. Both teams have contrasting styles of play as Skyridge looks to throw the ball more through the air and American Fork looks to keep the ball on the ground. The Falcons are on a mission to reach the 6A state championship and they get over a hurdle here on Friday night against the Cavemen.

Prediction: Skyridge 35, American Fork 17

Hamilton (Ariz.) at Chandler (Ariz.)

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 10 p.m. ET
Where: Austin Field, Chandler, Arizona

Hamilton (9-0) has looked nearly unstoppable offensively by one of the top Class of 2028 wide receivers in four-star talent Roye Oliver, who has hauled in 62 passes for 1,400 yards and 25 touchdowns. Chandler (8-1) lost their only game back in Week 2 of the season against Cathedral Catholic, but has reeled off seven straight victories. This Arizona regular season finale is easily the best game on the docket down in the Grand Canyon State.

Prediction: Hamilton 52, Chandler 28

St. Thomas More (Conn.) at Hun School (N.J.)

When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m. ET
Where: The Hun School Athletic Complex, Princeton, N.J.

Hun School (7-3) and St. Thomas More (1-2) are both a couple of the best teams in their respective states. When looking at the last time the Chancellors played was back on Oct. 24 and it’s only the fourth time they’ve played this season against a Raiders group that just lost to IMG Academy last week, 31-13. St. Thomas More will look to 2026 four-star EDGE Alhassan Iddrissu to get after Hun School three-star quarterback Lukas Prock and create havoc.

Prediction: Hun School 31, St. Thomas More 14

St. John’s College (D.C.) at Gonzaga (D.C.)

When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Buchanan Field, Washington, District of Columbia

One of the country’s most unique stadiums in Buchanan Field well play host in the nation’s capital between St. John’s College (6-3) and Gonzaga (5-4). The Cadets are coming off a 28-7 win over Bishop McNamara and look to make it consecutive wins since losing to DeMatha Catholic, 23-20, back on Oct. 24. The Eagles’ defense is loaded on the defensive line, led by Michigan commit Carter Meadows and Penn State commitment Tyson Harley. If last year’s meeting tells us anything, this will be a defensive slugfest between the D.C. powers.

Prediction: Gonzaga 16, St. John’s College 14

Kahuku (Hawaii) vs. Kapolei (Hawaii)

When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 p.m. PT
Where: John Kauinana Stadium, Mililani, Hawaii

The first-ever Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) Open Division title game will feature Kahuku (7-3) against Kapolei (7-4). Kahuku is one of Hawaii’s most winningest high school football programs as they started off with a 20-0 loss to St. Louis, but ended up winning seven of their next nine games. Only other two losses for the Red Raiders came against nationally ranked Bishop Gorman (Nev.) and Mater Dei (Calif.) as they’ve defeated all other Hawaii-based opponents, including Kapolei in a 21-7 decision. We give the Raiders the edge in this one as they come away with Hawaii’s first Open Division title.

Prediction: Kahuku 25, Kapolei 16

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