Tonight's prep games

AHSAA GAMES

Class 6A

Minor (6-0) at Hillcrest (5-1)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: This is a premier Region 5 game between two good football games. This one could come down to turnovers.

Suttles’ pick: Minor 27, Hillcrest 26

Northridge (2-4)

at Jess Lanier (3-3)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Jess Lanier put a half-time scare into Tuscaloosa County last week. The Purple Tigers ran the wishbone with star wide receiver Brandon Heavens on the sideline with an ankle injury. He could be back this week.

Suttles’ pick: Jess Lanier 29, Northridge 24

Jackson-Olin (0-6)

at Paul W. Bryant (0-6)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Both teams are searching for their first win. Jackson-Olin has put up some points in its losses, while Paul W. Bryant has been shutout twice this season.

Suttles’ pick: Jackson-Olin 20, Paul W. Bryant 15

Hueytown (4-2)

at Tuscaloosa County (6-0)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: The Wildcats can taste a Region 5 title and with a win tonight would virtually have it already locked up. Moving the ball on Tuscaloosa County’s defense is difficult.

Suttles’ pick: Tuscaloosa County 42, Hueytown 22

Class 5A

Fairfield (5-1) at Central (5-0)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: If the Falcons win tonight, Central is in the driver’s seat for a Region championship. Both teams are undefeated in region play, with Fairfield’s only defeat coming to Class 6A Jess Lanier.

Suttles’ pick: Central 27, Fairfield 25

Demopolis (2-4)

at Monroe County (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Demopolis got its second win of the season last week against Selma. They start a winning streak tonight.

Suttles’ pick: Demopolis 30, Monroe County 17

Class 4A

Holt (2-4) at Bibb County (5-1)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: The Choctaws lit up Southside-Selma for 45 points last week and Holt couldn’t stop Livingston.

Suttles’ pick: Bibb County 35, Holt 17

Fayette County (5-1)

at Midfield (6-0)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Another big region game on tonight’s slate. Fayette County’s only loss was to 3A Gordo, while Midfield has a win over a 6A school.

Suttles’ pick: Fayette County 28, Midfield 27

Jemison (5-1) at Greensboro (5-1)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Jemison beat Calera by two points. Greensboro lost to Calera by 21.

Suttles’ pick: Jemison 35, Greensboro 22

Southside Selma (0-6)

at Livingston (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Livingston got into the win column last week and tonight will earn its second ‘w’ of the season.

Suttles’ pick: Livingston 33, Southside-Selma 15

Class 3A

Aliceville (2-4) at Northside (0-6)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Northside is struggling mightily this season. Unfortunately for the Rams, it will continue to tonight.

Suttles’ pick: Aliceville 39, Northside 18

Sumiton Chrisitan (0-6)

at Gordo (4-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Sumiton Christian will collect its seventh loss tonight.

Suttles’ pick: Gordo 27, Sumiton Christian 14

Cordova (5-1)

at Greene County (4-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Cordova continues to sets its sights at a second straight state championship. Greene County Bruce Jackson, former Central defensive coordinator, has Greene County playing good football.

Suttles’ pick: Cordova 24, Greene County 20

Sumter County (3-3)

at West Blocton (3-3)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: West Blocton can win this game. Sumter County can win this game. Who wants it more?

Suttles’ pick: West Blocton 34, Sumter County 33

Winfield (1-5) at Carbon Hill (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: The Winfield Pirates should get its second win tonight.

Suttles’ pick: Winfield 17, Carbon Hill 6

Class 2A

Pickens County (5-1) at American Christian Academy (6-0)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: This might be the biggest game in West Alabama tonight. Both teams score and score a lot. Pickens County averages 44.5 a game and ACA scores 43.5. This is not an easy game to pick.

Suttles’ pick: ACA 35, Pickens County 33

Francis Marion (1-5)

at Goshen (2-4)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Goshen is coming off back-to-back wins against Pike County and Hatch. Francis Marion got a 43-14 win against Highland Home.

Suttles’ pick: Goshen 22, Francis Marion 17

Hale County (1-5) at Isabella (4-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Isabella lost to Pickens County 33-7 last week, while Hale County was beaten by ACA 42-6.

Suttles’ pick: Isabella 35, Hale County 17

Addison (3-3)

at Lamar County (5-1)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Addison lost its first three and then turned it around with a three-game winning streak. The streak ends tonight.

Suttles’ pick: Lamar County 37, Addison 24

Falkville (3-3) at Sulligent (4-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Sulligent suffered a setback to Winston County last week, but the Blue Devils should rebound this week.

Suttles’ pick: Sulligent 35, Winston County 17

Class 1A

Maplesville (4-1) at Akron (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Maplesville lone defeat came last week to a strong Linden team.

Suttles’ pick: Maplesville 33, Akron 17

Lynn (5-1) at Berry (6-0)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Hackleburg throttled Lynn last week 48-0. Berry hasn’t scored less than 26 all season.

Suttles’ pick: Berry 31, Lynn 27

Hubbertville (3-3)

at Holy Spirit (5-1)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Tommy Haley-Ricks is the main attraction for the Lions, while the Titans employ the team approach.

Suttles’ pick: Holy Spirit 30, Hubbertville 27

John Essex (1-5)

at Autaugaville (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Both teams enter after winning their first game of the season. John Essey knocked off J.F. Shield and Autuagaville beat sunshine.

Suttles’ pick: Autaugaville 16, John Essex 15

Linden (6-0) at Sunshine (1-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Buoyed by its beat down of Maplesville last week, Linden checks in ranked No. 4 in the state poll. No one has come close to shutting down the rushing duo of Maurice Tate and Shantrell Braxton.

Suttles’ pick: Linden 55, Sunshine 14

Meek (2-4) at South Lamar (4-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: South Lamar comes in winner of its last two games against Parrish and Hubbertville. Meek collected its second win against Marion County.

Suttles’ pick: South Lamar 37, Meek 18

AISA

Class A

Open Door at Restoration

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Restoration beat Sumter Academy 18-6. Open Door lost to Jackson Academy 21-6.

Suttles’ pick: Restoration 20, Open Door 17

Cornerstone Christian

at Sumter Academy

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Cornerstone rolled up 47 points in its last game, while Sumter Academy had 6.

Suttles’ pick: Cornerstone Christian 32, Sumter Academy 28

Class AA

Meadowview Christian

at Pickens Academy

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Pickens squeaked by Kingwood 23-22 last week while Meadowview rolled Prattville 63-40.

Suttles’ pick: Meadowview Christian 30, Pickens Academy 26

Southern Academy at Monroe Academy

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Southern Academy moved to the top of the AISA poll after beating Morgan Academy 14-7 in overtime. Monroe Academy knocked off top-ranked Bessemer Academy last week 27-20.

Suttles’ pick: Monroe Academy 38, Southern Academy 35

Class AAA

Marengo Academy

at Prattville Academy

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Marengo beat down down Escambia last week 54-7.

Suttles’ pick: Marengo Academy 41, Prattville Academy 6

Tuscaloosa Academy

at Kingwood Christian

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: The only team that can beat TA right now is TA. If they continue on they have been playing look out.

Suttles’ pick: Tuscaloosa Academy 38, Kingwood Christian 31

CFA

Tuscaloosa Christian

at Flint Hill Christian

When: 7 p.m.

Quick hitters: Another week, another 40-plus points for Tuscaloosa Christian.

Suttles’ pick: Tuscaloosa Christian 42, Flint Hill Christian 27

Last week: 24-10

For the season: 136-40