Prep football playoff previews: First Round

Graves County (6-4) at South Warren (8-2)

7 p.m., Spartan Stadium

Last meeting: First meeting

Radio: gospartannation.com (online)

Notes: South Warren and Graves County meet for the first time in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. … South Warren finished the regular season with a 21-16 win at Owensboro Catholic last week. … Graves County defeated Calloway County 36-13 last week. … As a member of 4A last year, South Warren lost in the regional final at Franklin-Simpson. … Graves County lost in the first round last year to Greenwood. … Spartans QB Gavin Spurrier has 1,792 passing yards and 18 TDs against six INTs on a 60 percent completion rate. … Graves County QB Ryan Mathis has 1,586 passing yards for 17 TDs. … Eagles RB Gabe Harned has 837 rushing yards and four TDs.

Owensboro (4-6) at Bowling Green (8-2)

7 p.m. El Donaldson Stadium

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

Radio: WDNS 93.3-FM

Notes: It will be the 79th meeting between Bowling Green and Owensboro, making the Red Devils the most common opponent in Purples football history. … The series is tied 38-38-2, but Bowling Green has won 27 of the last 32 meetings, including 12 straight. … Bowling Green is 7-4 against Owensboro in the playoffs. … The defending 5A state champion Purples shut out Bullitt Central last week 28-0. … Owensboro defeated Henderson County last week 39-20. … The Red Devils lost in the regional final last year at Bowling Green. … Imonte Owsley leads the Red Devils offense with 685 rushing yards and 11 TDs. … Purples QB Beau Buchanan has 1,719 passing yards and 19 TDs without an interception.

Hopkinsville (4-6) at Warren East (6-4)

7 p.m., Raider Stadium

Last meeting: Hopkinsville won 54-0 on Nov. 4, 2016, in the first round of the 4A playoffs at home.

Radio: goraidernation.com (online).

Notes: The series between Hopkinsville and Warren East is tied 2-2. … The Raiders haven’t won in the playoffs since 2014. … Hopkinsville lost in the second round of the 4A playoffs last year to South Warren. … The Tigers have won three straight outscoring their opponents 134-6. … Warren East defeated Bardstown last week 36-6. … Trevor Naftel and Thomas Maxey have combined for 1,658 yards and 13 TDs out of the Raiders’ backfield. … Raiders WR Caleb Huskey has 781 receiving yards and nine TDs. … Tigers QB Javier Bland has 1,614 passing yards and 13 TDs with eight INTs.

Greenwood (3-7) at Apollo (7-3)

7 p.m., Eagle Stadium

Last meeting: Greenwood won 32-7 on Oct. 17, 2014, at Apollo.

Radio: WKCT 930-AM (online at WKCT.com)

Notes: Greenwood has won four straight over Apollo since 2011. … The Eagles haven’t defeated the Gators since 2002. … Greenwood lost in the second round of the 5A playoffs last year at Owensboro. … Apollo missed the postseason last year after a 2-8 season. … The Eagles lost to Daviess County 26-7 last week. … Greenwood lost 31-6 at Hopkinsville. … Apollo RB Mariano McKenzie has rushed for 900 yards and seven TDs and QB Colby Clark has 1,150 passing yards and 13 TDs. … Gators QB Jackson Adams has 1,302 rushing yards and 13 TDs.

Warren Central (0-10) at Logan County (10-0)

7 p.m., Cougar Stadium

Last meeting: Warren Central won 53-8 on Oct. 24, 2014, at Logan County.

Radio: WRUS 610-AM

Notes: Warren Central leads the series 12-2, including eight straight wins dating back to 1998. … The Dragons are on a 23-game losing streak. … Logan County has won 11 straight after snapping a state-long 42-game losing streak that spanned four seasons. … The Cougars went 10-0 in the regular season for the first time in school history. … Logan County High School is hosting its first playoff game on campus. … The Cougars haven’t been to the playoffs since 2012. … The Dragons lost in the first round of the 4A playoffs in 2015. … Warren Central broke a five-game scoreless streak last week in a 44-6 loss to Meade County. … Cougars RB Gary Hardy has 1,098 rushing yards and eight TDs.

Hopkins County Central (2-8) at Franklin-Simpson (7-3)

7 p.m., James Mathews Stadium

Last meeting: Franklin-Simpson won 61-6 on Nov. 4, 2016, in the first round of the 4A playoffs at home.

Radio: WFKN 1220-AM

Notes: Franklin-Simpson leads the series 5-0 dating back to 2001. … The Wildcats finished as the 4A state runner-ups last year. … Hopkins County Central lost in the first round of the playoffs to Franklin-Simpson last year. … The Storm’s only wins this year are against Webster County and Calloway County. … Franklin-Simpson defeated Russellville last week 55-6. … Wildcats RB Tre Bass leads the team with 1,005 rushing yards and nine TDs and Carlos McKinney has 935 yards and 12 TDs. … Storm QB Jackson Bergant has 1,200 passing yards and 12 TDs with 22 INTs.

Allen County-Scottsville (7-3) at Madisonville North-Hopkins (6-4)

7:30 p.m., Badgett Athletic Complex

Last meeting: Madisonville North-Hopkins won 46-14 on Nov. 7, 2014, in the first round of the 4A playoffs.

Radio: WVLE 99.3-FM

Notes: Allen County-Scottsville has never won against Madisonville North-Hopkins in four meetings since 2011. … ACS lost in the second round of the 4A playoffs last year at Franklin-Simpson. … The Maroons lost in the first round of the 4A playoffs last year to South Warren. … MNH defeated Fort Campbell last week 37-6. … ACS shut out Monroe County 29-0 last week. … Patriots QB Chase Wilson has 2,549 passing yards and 31 TDs against 14 INTs. … Jacob Lightfoot has 14 TD receptions on 1,231 yards. … Maroons RB Jariah Hightower has 1,227 rushing yards and 14 TDs, while Aaron Miller has 958 rushing yards and 12 scores.

Barren County (1-9) at Christian County (10-0)

7 p.m., Stadium of Champions

Last meeting: Christian County won 57-8 on Nov. 3, 2016, in the first round of the 5A playoffs.

Radio: WCLU 1450-AM

Notes: Christian County has won 10 straight meetings against Barren County. … The Trojans lost to the Colonels in the first round of the 5A playoffs last year. … Christian County lost in the second round of the postseason at Bowling Green. … The Colonels just capped an undefeated regular season by beating Paducah Tilghman 20-10. … Barren County’s lone win this year is a 26-15 victory at Grayson County. … Colonels QB Kolbe Langhi has 1,567 passing yards and 11 TDs and 239 rushing yards for 9 scores.

Holy Cross (Covington) (0-10) at Glasgow (7-3)

7 p.m., Hank Royse Stadium

Last meeting: Holy Cross (Covington) defeated Glasgow 33-14 on Dec. 2, 2011, in the Class 2A state championship game.

Radio: WCLU 102.3-FM

Notes: The only meeting between the two schools since before 1998 came in the 2011 Class 2A state championship game, which Holy Cross won 33-14. … Glasgow lost to DeSales in the second round of the 2A playoffs last season. … Holy Cross lost in the 2A semifinals last year to Danville. … The Indians lost last week 62-13 to Lloyd Memorial to finish the regular season winless. … Glasgow lost to Elizabethtown 20-12. … Backup QB Tanner Abernathy has thrown for 394 yards and five TDs since replacing the injured Dalvin Smith in Week 9. … Scotties RB Sielverio Rescontellio has 467 rushing yards and seven TDs.

Fort Knox (3-7) at Russellville (6-4)

7:30 p.m., Rhea Stadium

Last meeting: Russellville won 67-0 on Nov. 6, 2015, in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

Radio: WRUS 610-AM (tape delay)

Notes: Russellville reached the Class A semifinals last year. … Fort Knox lost in the first round of the postseason last year. … The Eagles defeated Shawnee 74-0 last week to win three of their last four regular-season games. … Russellville lost 55-6 to Franklin-Simpson to drop its last two regular-season games. … Fort Knox RB Kaylon Luster has 955 rushing yards and 12 TDs, while Maleeq Walters has 10 rushing TDs on 526 yards. … Edward Barber has six rushing TDs for Russellville, but Jacolbie Mason leads the team with 508 yards. … Panthers QB Jacob Naylor has 572 passing yards, 277 rushing yards and 10 total TDs.

Edmonson County (6-4) at Paducah Tilghman (4-6)

7 p.m., McRight Field

Last meeting: Paducah Tilghman won 42-3 on Nov. 6, 2015, in the first round of the 3A playoffs.

Radio: Edmonsonvoice.com (online)

Notes: Edmonson County is 0-3 against Paducah Tilghman in the playoffs since 2009. … The Wildcats’ last playoff appearance was two years ago against the Blue Tornado. … Paducah Tilghman lost in the second round of the playoffs last year to Elizabethtown. … The Blue Tornado lost to Christian County 20-10 to end the regular season. … Edmonson County shut out Barren County 21-0 last week. … Wildcats QB Tucker Cole has 1,237 passing yards and nine TDs. … Paducah Tilghman RBs Makel Askew and Micheal Barnes combine for 1,220 yards and 14 TDs.