Week 5 is near, with another heavy and important slate of high school football games ahead.

Some teams have been better than we thought at the outset, and some haven’t lived up to expectations to this point. But there is still time for every team to get things on track.

Be sure and catch this week’s Under the Lights podcast , with sports editor Kyle Parmley breaking down all the upcoming games.

Here’s a quick look at the Week 5 slate. Be sure to follow Under the Lights on X and Facebook for updates all season long. Get all of our coverage in your inbox each Saturday morning as well.

Game of the Week

Vestavia Hills (3-1) at Thompson (3-1)

Class 7A, Region 3

Date : Friday, Sept. 19

Time : 7 p.m.

Location : Warrior Stadium – Thompson High

Last week : Vestavia Hills defea

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