Bartlett (1-1, 0-0) at West Chicago (0-2, 0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: Entering Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division play, the best way to stall Bartlett’s offense is to get the ground game going with Devonte Pascal, Trey Lally and Jeremy Grant, who scored on a 55-yard catch against Streamwood.

Benet (1-1, 0-0) at Marian Central (2-0, 0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: The Redwings will try to limit two-way play in this ESCC opener, especially with Alec McEachern and Ben Cooney. That means more carries for experienced back Marty Dosen, who’s played mostly receiver the first two games.

DeKalb (2-0) at Lake Park (1-1)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: Lake Park reunites with former Upstate Eight Conference rival DeKalb, ranked sixth in the state’s Class 6A poll. While quarterback Jackson Behles leads the offense, running backs Jarkeyse Brackett and Jake Carvahllo provide balance.

Downers Grove South (0-2, 0-0) at Hinsdale South (0-2, 0-0)

Game time: 7:15 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: Regardless of the nonconference records, both teams open WSC Gold play as viable title contenders. Mustangs junior quarterback Matt Greenwald is already an offensive leader. Hinsdale South’s defense, led by Deontae Curry, has played great.

Fenton (0-2) at Guerin (0-2)

Game time: 1 p.m. Saturday.

The quick hit: Despite allowing Shepard 42 points, Fenton coach Mark Kos called the Bison defense “vastly improved.” A big part of that was Dylan Butts. The junior typically plays linebacker but moved to nose tackle. Free safety Amari Baldwin also impressed.

Glenbard North (1-1, 1-1) at WW South (0-2, 0-2)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: In two games Glenbard North senior tailback Vittorio Tricase has already run for 355 yards and 7 touchdowns. If Tigers quarterback Matt Dohse’s injury keeps him out, Jack Maher, who’d make his second straight start, won’t skip a beat.

Glenbard South (1-1) at Aurora Central Catholic (2-0)

Game time: 7:15 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: Talha Ayman and the Raiders defensive front must shrug off an aggressive, big, experienced ACC offensive line that paved the way for 49 points last week. Quarterback Jack Crouch and linebacker-back Nick D’Ambra bring in lots of momentum.

Glenbard West (2-0, 0-0) at York (1-1, 0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: While running back D.J. Ficarella and quarterback Cole Brady keep the chains moving on offense, Glenbard West defensive linemen Dionte Moorehead, Matt Scruggs and Mark Winters will try to slow the Dukes’ power ground game.

Hinsdale Central (2-0, 0-0) at Downers North (1-1, 0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: The Old Oaken Bucket is up for grabs again. Red Devils sophomore running back Luke Skokna has been a great surprise while leading the team with 146 rushing yards. Downers North needs a win as it embarks upon a brutal stretch of schedule.

IC Catholic Prep (2-0) at Elmwood Park (0-2)

Game time: 7:15 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: After belting Bishop McNamara and St. Laurence the schedule settles down for The Associated Press’ No. 1 team in Class 3A. Perhaps lost amid Jordan Rowell’s excellence were junior Luke Ricobene’s 307 yards passing and 4 touchdowns.

Naperville Central (0-2, 0-2) at Metea Valley (0-2, 0-2)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: As the Redhawks attempt to jump-start their offense, receiver Josh Ruiz has come up with a bunch of big catches. Metea’s Michael Robinson, Charles Anderson and Mitch Reyes bring a blend of quickness and power to the defensive line.

St. Francis (0-2, 0-0) at Marmion (2-0, 0-0)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: St. Francis linebacker-H-back Greg Bogdanski is banged up but needed against the likes of Northern Illinois recruit Wes Kramer on both sides of the line. Spartans coach Joe Lepsche said another linebacker, senior Jimmy Fuller, is off to a great start.

Seneca (2-0, 0-0) at Lisle (1-1, 0-0)

Game time: 7 p.m. Friday at Benedictine University in Lisle.

The quick hit: Seneca averages 236 yards rushing and 44 passing, so Lisle’s goal is to get up early and make Seneca uncomfortable. Running back-linebacker Grant Haen returns from injury, taking some pressure off do-it-all Mark McGrath.

Wheaton Academy (2-0) at Chicago Christian (1-1)

Game time: 7:15 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: It’s Wheaton Academy’s third straight 2-0 start. Sophomore quarterback Ben Thorson threw 4 touchdown passes against Raby, and senior linebacker Tyler Jackson made 12.5 tackles. But 10 penalties negating 2 touchdowns must be fixed.

Wilmington (2-0, 0-0) at Westmont (1-1, 0-0)

Game time: 7 p.m. Friday.

The quick hit: Facing the Interstate Eight Small standard-bearer, Westmont must stick together and compete. Sentinels defensive end Josh Thimes and linebackers Liam Slaga and Declan Durr lead the way against Wilmington’s Owen Weaver.