In District 9-3A Division II, New Boston and DeKalb have both already clinched playoff spots, and both sit behind Hooks at 4-1. The winner of their rivalry game will take the No. 2 seed and the loser will be the No. 3 seed. New Boston, 1-3 before district play, has won four of its last five games. DeKalb has not lost to New Boston since the 2016 season.
In District 10-2A Division II, James Bowie and Maud are both 2-2 in district play and sit behind Clarksville and Detroit. Their game will decide the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds. James Bowie is 5-4 overall, and Maud is 4-5 overall, with quarterback Ryker Bailey leading its offense. Maud has won the last two meetings, and James Bowie last beat the Cardinals in 2023.