Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Oak Forest, Joliet Catholic and Brother Rice are picks to clicks for Week 4.

Lincoln-Way Central (3-0, 1-0) at Lincoln-Way West (3-0, 1-0)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday.

Matchup breakdown: This crosstown clash will likely go a long way toward determining the Southwest Valley Red champion. Lincoln-Way West won a 28-21 overtime thriller in 2023, these teams’ last meeting.

The Knights, who beat Providence 26-14 in Week 2, are trying to complete the New Lenox sweep. Senior linebacker Jalen Byrd made nine tackles in last week’s 43-0 win over Stagg, which was Lincoln-Way Central’s second shutout in three weeks. Senior running back Justin Cobbs dashed for two TDs.

Lincoln-Way West’s defense was also stout in a 17-7 win over Andrew. Senior defensive bac

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