Reigning state runner-up Archbishop Hoban (5-1) vs. resurgent Walsh Jesuit (6-0) at Conway Memorial Stadium.
One team an established state power, and the other returning to its former glory.
One team known for its stifling defense, and the other boasting a high-powered offense.
The teams played twice last season, with the Knights winning both -- the Warriors' only two losses in 2023 -- 57-7 in Week 7 and 30-6 in the Division II, Region 5 final. Hoban has won the last 11 matchups and holds an 18-8 edge overall in the series.
Can Walsh Jesuit find a way to turn that around and get past its nemesis? Or will the Knights continue their domination in the series? We'll find out Friday night. It's the game of year, the 2024 Super Bowl of Akron-area high school football.
Until the two teams inevitably meet in the OHSAA playoffs, of course.
But Hoban-Walsh is not the only big game featuring Akron-area teams in Week 7 of the Ohio high school football regular season Friday.
In a showdown of undefeated Suburban League National Conference teams, Wadsworth (6-0, 3-0) will entertain Nordonia (6-0, 3-0). Last week, the Grizzlies outlasted Hudson 21-14 in overtime and the Knights throttled Twinsburg 40-14.
Also in action are unbeatens Highland (at Brecksville), Manchester (at Tuslaw), Aurora (vs. Tallmadge) and Streetsboro vs. Woodridge).
We'll have full coverage of Week 7 throughout the week.
Here's a look at this week's games (all games at 7 p.m. unless noted):
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: OHSAA high school football schedule for Akron-area teams in Week 7