Previews and predictions for the top high school football games in the area Friday.

FRIDAY

Millikan (2-5, 2-1) vs. Long Beach Poly (3-3, 2-0) at Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m.: The Millikan vs. Long Beach Poly rivalry is the most anticipated game in the area, especially after the Rams’ 53-40 win last season. Poly is coming off a 56-7 blowout loss at Mission Viejo. Millikan is coming off a 49-10 win at Jordan.

The Jackrabbits’ offense is led by senior quarterback Deuce Jefferson, who has completed 82 of 142 passes (57.7% completion rate) for 1,199 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. The Rams’ offense is led by freshman quarterback Jonah Tuaniga, who is 2-2 as the team’s starter.

With relatively equal passing attacks, the difference will likely be which team can establish a more effec

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