Mountain Brook (2-0) at Tuscaloosa County (1-1)

Date: Friday, Sept, 7, 2018

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Tuscaloosa County High School

Mountain Brook makes its second trip to Tuscaloosa in three weeks, as the Spartans open Class 7A, Region 3 action against Tuscaloosa County.

What to watch: Mountain Brook did what it should have done the first two weeks and took care of business against inferior opponents. This week, the Spartans begin region play and will need to show that they are ready for the competition to stiffen.

Impact player: Mountain Brook wide receiver Blake Roth scored two touchdowns last week against Center Point and has emerged as one of quarterback Strother Gibbs’ top targets.

Last meeting: Mountain Brook picked up a solid road win, defeating Tuscaloosa County 31-7 on Oct. 6, 2017.

What this game means: It’s a chance for the Spartans to begin the region slate with a win, because the road gets no easier in the battle for one of four playoff spots in Region 3.