Prep football previews: Week 4

Published 2:52 pm Thursday, September 6, 2018

Warren East's Thomas Maxey scores a touchdown Saturday, August 25, 2018, during Warren East's 47-30 win over Greenwood in the Citizens First Bowl at Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Bac Totrong/photo@bgdailynews.com)

Edmonson County (2-1) at Warren East (1-2)

7 p.m., Raider Stadium

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Last meeting: Warren East won 21-10 on Sept. 8, 2017, at Edmonson County

Radio: Talk 104.1 FM Video: Facebook.com/BGDailyNews

Notes: Warren East and Edmonson County meet for the fourth straight season after not playing since 2004. … The Raiders are 5-0 all-time against the Wildcats. … In their last meeting, Warren East running back Thomas Maxey ran for 209 yards and two touchdowns and had five receptions for 136 yards. … Edmonson County lost to Grayson County 42-12 last week. … Warren East lost 57-40 at Wayne County last week. … Raiders QB Nolan Ford threw for 352 yards and five TDs, three to Maxey. … In the last two games, Maxey has 662 all-purpose yards and 10 total touchdowns.

Franklin-Simpson (2-1) at Greenwood (1-2)

7 p.m., Gator Stadium

Last meeting: Franklin-Simpson won 63-6 on Sept. 8, 2017, at Shadetree Stadium

Radio: WFKN 1220-AM

Notes: Franklin-Simpson leads the all-time series 12-5. … Greenwood’s 57-point loss last season was its worst defeat since 1991 and the most points allowed since 2006. … Franklin-Simpson is No. 2 in Class 4A in the latest Associated Press prep football poll. … Greenwood has lost two straight to Warren East and Allen County-Scottsville. … Franklin-Simpson lost its first game of the year in a 36-14 decision to South Warren. … The Wildcats’ backfield is powered by Tre Bass (341 yards, 6 TDs) and Carlos McKinney (322 yards, 6 TDs).

Central Hardin (1-2) at South Warren (3-0)

7 p.m., Spartan Stadium

Last meeting: South Warren won 27-17 on Sept. 8, 2017, on the road

Radio: N/A

Notes: South Warren has won all four meetings with Central Hardin. … South Warren starts the year 3-0 for the fifth time in its eight-year history. … The Spartans enter the game ranked No. 3 in 5A in the latest AP prep football poll. … South Warren beat the previously top-ranked team in 4A, Franklin-Simpson, last week 36-14, leading 36-0 at halftime. … Central Hardin lost 49-21 at Christian Academy-Louisville. … It’ll be the Bruins’ second trip to Warren County after losing to Bowling Green in the Rafferty’s Bowl on Aug. 18. … Deonco Wilkerson leads Central Hardin with 195 rushing yards for three touchdowns. … QB Gavin Spurrier leads South Warren with 7 TD passes on 479 yards.

Bowling Green (3-0) at Owensboro (2-1)

7 p.m., Rash Stadium

Last meeting: Bowling Green won 48-21 on Sept. 8, 2017, at El Donaldson Stadium

Radio: WDNS 93.3 FM Video: Facebook.com/BGDailyNews

Notes: Bowling Green leads the all-time series 39-38-2 against its oldest rival, with the first meeting coming in 1932. … The Purples have won 13 straight with six wins coming in the playoffs or regular season over the last three years. … Bowling Green is No. 2 in Class 5A in the latest AP poll. … Owensboro is ranked sixth in 5A. … The Purples defeated St. Xavier 24-21 in overtime last week. … Owensboro lost 45-32 last week at Owensboro Catholic. … Purples QB Beau Buchanan has completed 56 percent of his passes for 780 yards and 3 TDs. … Red Devils QB Will Warren has 785 passing yards for 9 TDs and running back Imonte Owsley has 323 rushing yards for four scores.

John Hardin (1-2) at Warren Central (0-3)

7 p.m. Dragon Stadium

Last meeting: John Hardin won 33-18 at home on Sept. 8. 2017

Radio: N/A

Notes: John Hardin leads the all-time series 5-2. … Warren Central will attempt to snap a 27-game losing streak. … The Dragons led Monroe County last week in the fourth quarter before falling 20-14. … John Hardin lost to Daviess County last week 20-18. … The Bulldogs’ lone win so far came in a 20-19 decision in the season opener against Mercer County. … Dragons RB Xavier Patrick-Brown leads the team with 112 rushing yards while QB Xavier Ingram has 291 passing yards. … KJ Alexander leads Warren Central’s defense with 26 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception return for a touchdown.

Russellville (2-1) at Logan County (3-0)

7 p.m., Logan County Stadium

Last meeting: Logan County won 28-21 on Sept. 8, 2017, at Rhea Stadium

Radio: WRUS 610-AM

Notes: Russellville has won 10 of the last 12 meetings against Logan County. … The Cougars rank No. 3 in the latest Class 4A AP poll. … Logan County defeated the Panthers last year for its first win in the series since 2011. … Logan County has won 14 straight regular-season games. … Russellville has won two straight with victories over Fort Campbell and a 17-13 win over Butler County last week. … Logan County blanked Breckinridge County 46-0 last week. … Cougars QB Tyler Ezell leads the team with 575 passing yards, 208 rushing yards and 10 total TDs. … Edward Barber leads Russellville with three rushing TDs.

Allen County-Scottsville (3-0) at Glasgow (3-0)

7 p.m., Hank Royse Stadium

Last meeting: ACS won 39-35 on Sept. 8, 2017, at Patriots Stadium

Radio: WCLU 102.3 FM; WVLE 99.3 FM

Notes: Glasgow leads the all-time series 30-9 with wins in six of the past seven meetings. … ACS is 3-0 for just the second time since 2010. … Glasgow enters ranked No. 4 in the Class 2A AP poll. … ACS is ranked No. 7 in the 4A AP poll. … Glasgow defeated Fort Campbell last week 37-0. … ACS defeated Greenwood 27-7 last Friday. … Patriots RB Kelly Weger ran for 197 yards and two scores on 18 carries. … Scotties RB Nick Mitchell rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns. … Ryan Jones had two interceptions and five touchdowns for the Glasgow defense.

Monroe County (1-2) at Barren County (0-3)

7 p.m., Trojan Stadium

Last meeting: Monroe County won 43-0 on Sept. 8, 2017, at Darrell Carter Stadium

Radio: 103.7 FM

Notes: Monroe County has won eight of the past 11 meetings with Barren County. … The Falcons rallied in the fourth quarter last week to beat Warren Central 20-14. … Barren County lost 20-19 at Adair County. … Trojans QB Zach Johnson threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns. … Barren County WR Jamarcus Miley had three receptions for 112 yards and two scores. … Braden Murphy leads Monroe County with 133 rushing yards to go with 11 receptions for 183 yards and two scores.

Apollo (3-0) at Butler County (0-3)

7 p.m., Butler County Stadium

Last meeting: Apollo won at home 47-6 on Sept. 8, 2017

Radio: WLBQ 101.5-FM

Notes: Apollo has won two of the last three meetings with Butler County. … Butler County has lost 14 straight games. … Butler County trailed 17-0 at halftime last week at Russellville and couldn’t complete the comeback in a 17-13 defeat. … Apollo, ranked No. 7 in 5A, edged McLean County 21-18 last week to stay unbeaten. … Eagles RB Mariano McKenzie is second in the state in rushing with 576 yards and 7 TDs while QB Colby Clark has thrown for 421 yards and 2 TDs. … Ethan Lawrence leads the Bears with 149 rushing yards.