MERCERVILLE — The South Gallia Rebels (3-6) host the Symmes Valley Vikings (7-2) Friday evening on Senior Night at South Gallia High School.

The Rebels are looking to rebound after two tough losses at the hands of Sciotoville East and Oak Hill in the past two weeks.

The Vikings are currently ranked eighth in Division 6, Region 23. With the top eight teams making the playoffs, Symmes Valley needs a win on Friday to help secure their spot.

After a three game winning streak in the middle of the season against Portsmouth Notre Dame, Fairfield Christian Academy, and Green, South Gallia has been held to 20 points over the past two contests.

Symmes Valley defeated Portsmouth Notre Dame last week after falling to Oak Hill in week 8.

The Rebels are averaging nearly 11 points per game this season while they are allowing 19.1. The Vikings come in averaging 25.2 points per contest and have allowed 14.8 per game.

The Rebels and Vikings have both faced have faced six common oppentents on the season, Southern (5-4), Notre Dame (3-6), Fairfield Christain Academy (2-7), Green (2-7), Sciotoville East (5-4) and Oak Hill (9-0). South Gallia is 3-3 against them, while Symmes Valley is 5-1, with the loss coming against Oak Hill by a 47-0 score.

South Gallia has not beaten the Vikings since 2006, losing the past two by scores of 11-8 and 35-6.

South Gallia seniors playing their last game are Brandon Harrison, Zac Crago, Bryce Clary, Matt Hall, Jeff Clyburn, Heath White, Logan Wamsley, Jerrod Potter, A.J. McDaniel, and Chris Fooce.

Kickoff for the Senior Night contest is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday evening.