4 games to watch: HS football Week 6

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Here are four games to watch in Week 6 of Western New York's football season.

Canisius (3-2) at Timon (2-3)

6:30 p.m. at Mulroy Park

Canisius is ranked No. 1 among Western New York large schools after last week's big win against St. Francis. ... Timon has elevated to Monsignor Martin A division this season and will welcome the Crusaders to Mulroy Park for the first time in eight years. ... Canisius sophomore sensation Elijah Kimble received another Connolly Cup nomination after rushing for 207 yards and five touchdowns last week.

Olean (4-1) at Lackawanna (5-0)

2 p.m. Saturday

Lackawanna is No. 1 small school in WNY and No. 9 in the state in Class B, can secure B-3 division title with win against unranked Olean. ... Olean's Phil Vecchio was Buffalo Bills coach of the week after 20-12 win against Maryvale team that was previously ranked 20th in the state. ... Blake Kinnaird sealed the win for Olean with his second interception ... Lackawanna sophomore RB Tyrone Clark Jr. is second in WNY with 1,203 yards rushing and area-best 18 TDs through five games. Clark was nominated for Connolly Cup after gaining 294 yards with three TDs in 38-28 win against state-ranked Class D foe CSP.

Depew (4-1) at Maryvale (3-2)

7 p.m. Friday

League game with plenty of playoff implications. ... Depew is tied for second in competitive B-3 division. ... Maryvale has been ranked among the top small schools in WNY but could fall out of playoff position with a third league loss. ... Zach Bridenbaker rushed for 156 yards in Depew's 14-7 win at Springville last week. ... Depew won 21-0 at Maryvale when teams last met in spring of 2021.

Frewsburg (4-0) at Pembroke (3-0)

7 p.m. Friday

WNY's top 8-man football team is ranked No. 9 in the state and visits No. 1 Pembroke, the reigning state champions. ... Only matchup of the week between teams both ranked in NYS. ... Pembroke won 49-16 last season.