Cienega's Jamarye Joiner (11) waltzes in for a touchdown during the second quarter.

High school football enters its third week with another full schedule of anticipated matchups.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and Walden Grove highlight this week's action, with Pusch Ridge coming off a big win over 3A defending champ Queen Creek American Leadership Academy. The Patriots take on Sabino at home in a rematch of last year's title game.

Following is a game-by-game preview of what's on tap on the gridiron this week. All games kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, unless otherwise noted. Each teams' record this season is in parenthesis, and the Star's pick to win each game is in ALL CAPS.


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