Here is a look at several key area games for local teams:

CHOCTAW CENTRAL AT PHILADELPHIA

Notable: Philadelphia High School (5-4, 1-2) won last year’s matchup 48-7. Choctaw Central High School (4-4, 1-2) is looking to get playoff eligible with one more win.

Tornadoes head coach Teddy Dyess’ keys to the game:

•Prevent big passing plays

•Limit turnovers

•Win in the kicking game

Warriors head coach Jerod Thompson’s keys to the game:

•Don’t allow Philadelphia to hit big plays

•Be more proficient on offense in the red zone

•Be fundamentally sound on special teams.

UNION AT NEWTON

Notable: Union High School (6-3, 2-1) has a two-game winning streak against Newton High School (2-6, 1-2) since the Tigers joined Region 5-2A.

Yellowjackets head coach Brad Breland’s keys to the game:

•Don’t give up long passes

•Control the ball

•Finish drives

Tigers head coach Keith Walton’s keys to the game:

•Play mistake-free football

•Run the football well

•Play well defensively

NCA AT SYLVA BAY ACADEMY

Notable: Newton County Academy (5-4, 3-0) is in the driver’s seat of MAIS District 4-AA after last week’s upset win against Prentiss Christian.

Head coach Robert Roberts’ keys to the game:

•Contain Sylva Bay’s running quarterback and make him throw

•Continue to play well on defense and don’t get into a shootout

•Continue to improve

Other area matchups: Bay Springs High School at Enterprise High School (7-2, 2-1); Neshoba Central High School (2-7, 1-3) at Ridgeland High School.

All games kick off at 7 p.m. today.