HS FOOTBALL: Here is the weekend schedule

TODAY

Notre Dame (5-1) at Crespi (5-1), 7 p.m. - Expect emotions to be sky high in this heavily anticipated showdown between arch rivals, as Crespi was the one that eliminated Notre Dame from playoff competition last season by defeating the Knights on a miracle last-second TD in the finale. Crespi loves to pass behind QB Cody Cordell, while Notre Dame is more balanced with fast RB Khalfani Muhammad, so the team that controls the pace could prevail. Notre Dame OL Austin Crist (knee) is definite.

Alemany (4-2) at Bishop Amat (5-1), 7 p.m. - Alemany is capable of scoring TDs in bunches, but in this Serra League showdown, the Warriors' defense will be put to the test against Bishop Amat RB Jalen Moore (1,027 yards, 14 TDs). Look for Alemany LB Bryce Henderson and fast DB Steven Mitchell to make an impact.

Saugus (3-2) at Canyon (5-0), 7:30 p.m. - Canyon is flyin' high with an average of 49.6 points, but the Cowboys face a stiff challenge against the visiting Centurions, as coach Jason Bornn looks to figure out a way to stop Canyon's high-performing trio of QB Jonathan Jerozal, WR Drew Wolitarsky and RB Max Archuleta.

Palmdale (2-3, 1-1) at Quartz Hill (4-1, 2-0), 7 p.m. - Palmdale needs a victory to remain in the hunt for a league title, so the talented but inconsistent Falcons need to execute better if they expect to keep up with a quality opponent. Quartz Hill has an elusive RB in Mario Lodge.

Taft (1-4) at El Camino Real (4-1), 7 p.m. - Taft has been tagged with a series of losses to high-powered opponents, and now there are no excuses, as the visiting Toreadors look to stop El Camino Real RB Kawan Rally (1,159 yards, 14 TDs), one of California's leading rushers.

OTHER GAMES
(all games 7 p.m. unless noted)

Sherman Oaks CES vs. Animo South Los Angeles at Locke HS, 3:00pm
Grant at Sun Valley, 3:00pm
Poly at Arleta, 3:30pm
Monroe at Verdugo Hills
Eagle Rock at Lincoln
Reseda at Canoga Park
San Fernando at Kennedy
Van Nuys at Sylmar
Chatsworth at Birmingham
Cleveland at Granada Hills
Taft at El Camino Real
Calvary Chapel vs. Kilpatrick
Sierra Canyon vs. Marshall (Pasadena) at Chatsworth HS
Desert Christian at Boron
West Ranch at Valencia
Antelope Valley at Littlerock
Eastside vs. Lancaster at Antelope Valley
Highland at Knight
Agoura at Thousand Oaks
Moorpark at Calabasas
Royal at Oaks Christian
Simi Valley at Westlake
St. Bonaventure at Newbury Park
Cathedral at Serra
Whittier Christian vs. L.A. Baptist at Whittier College
Burbank at Arcadia
Crescenta Valley at Pasadena
Muir vs. Hoover at Glendale
Channel Islands at Camarillo
Bell Jeff at Salesian
Santa Paula at Oak Park, 7:30pm
Village Christian at Valley Christian, 7:30pm
Harvard-Westlake at St. Francis, 7:30pm
Bishop Diego vs. Malibu at Santa Barbara City College, 7:30pm
Santa Clara vs. Grace Brethren at Moorpark College, 7:30pm
St. Paul at Chaminade, 7:30pm
Saugus at Canyon, 7:30pm
Golden Valley vs. Hart at College of Canyons, 7:30pm

SATURDAY

Campbell Hall at Brentwood, 2:00pm
Rio Hondo Prep at Viewpoint, 3:30pm
Santa Clarita Christian vs. Crean Lutheran at Canyon
Fulton vs. Douglass at Birmingham