Montgomery area high school football matchups and predictions for Week 7

The Montgomery Advertiser will be at Central-Phenix City hosting Carver. Here are the top 5 Montgomery Area matchups in Week 7 with game predictions from author Jerry Humphrey III.

Prediction Record Tracker: 22-10

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Wetumpka vs. Percy Julian

Date: Friday

Time: 7 p.m

Forecast: Wetumpka wins 28-24

analysis: A high-stakes cross-town rivalry that will ensure the winner a prominent place in the conference standings at the end of the season. Wetumpka is the early favorite in a game that is expected to be back-and-forth.

Stanhope Elmore vs. Pike Road

Date: Friday

Time: 7 p.m

Forecast: Pike Road wins 35-21

Analysis: In just the third meeting in these programs' history, Friday's game will break the 1-1 tie in this Class 6A game. Pike Road dominated Stanhope 52-14 a season ago and is the favorite for this year's game. Pike Road only lost one game in the entire month of September.