Closer look at Thursday’s games

Carver vs. Hardaway

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Kinnett Stadium

Series record: Hardaway leads 18-16, but Carver has won seven straight, including 35-6 last season. Hardaway’s last win was 15-12 in 2004.

Records: Carver 5-4, 4-2 Region 1-4A. Hardaway 5-3, 3-3.

Last week: Carver beat Americus-Sumter 27-3. Hardaway beat Shaw 48-17.

You need to know: With a win, Carver will be the No. 2 seed from the region and host a state playoff game next week. … If Hardaway wins, the Hawks guarantee themselves a winning season. Also, the Hawks, with a win, are guaranteed at least a spot in a mini-game.

Shaw at Westover

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Hugh Mills Stadium, Albany, Ga.

Series record: Hardaway leads 18-16, but Carver has won seven straight, including 35-6 last season. Hardaway’s last win was 15-12 in 2004.

Records: Shaw 1-8, 0-6 Region 1-4A. Westover 4-5, 2-4.

Last week: Shaw lost 48-17 to Hardaway. Westover lost 12-7 to Northside.

You need to know: Shaw has lost seven straight, while Westover had dropped three straight. … Both teams have been eliminated from the playoff race, but the outcome could have an impact on the race nonetheless.

Kevin Price

This story was originally published November 2, 2016 at 8:06 PM with the headline "Closer look at Thursday’s games."