Week 6 High School Football: Our Picks for Fall River and Beyond

• High school football crews across the country are heating up as Week 6 and Week 8 and Week 9 slates arrive.
• Fall River’s Herald News breaks down the local matchups with bold predictions for every key game.
• Similar previews from Florida, North Carolina, Alabama and Illinois show how much the Friday night lights are shining this fall.
• Fans from Bay County to Springfield are circling the games that could shape playoff races.
• Here’s where the action is and who we think comes out on top.

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