Deer Valley (1 2) at O'Connor (3 1)

Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Site: 25250 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix
At Stake: O'Connor kicks off Northwest Region play against a nearby neighbor. Eagles coach Rick Mey used to lead the Skyhawks.

Cactus Shadows (4 0) at Coronado (2 1)

Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Site: 2501 N. 74th St., Scottsdale
At Stake: The Falcons hope to keep the ship sailing smoothly with a road game in Scottsdale. The game could be crucial for 4A II playoff points as well.

Kellis (0 4) at Boulder Creek (0 4)

Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Site: 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
At Stake: Two first year varsity teams face off for the chance to earn the first win in school history.