Prep football previews: Week 1
Greenwood at Warren Central
7 p.m., Dragon Stadium
Last meeting: Greenwood won 43-6 on Oct. 28, 2016
Radio: WKCT 930-AM (online at 93wkct.com)
Notes: Greenwood has won back-to-back games against Warren Central after losing six straight to the Dragons. … The Gators return senior quarterback Jackson Adams after a 9-3 season that ended in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. … Warren Central searches for its first win since 2015. … The Dragons return last year’s leading rusher, DJ Tyner, at quarterback. … Warren Central lost just four seniors from 2016. … Lawson Fletcher is the only returning offensive lineman for Greenwood. … Senior Xezayier Snorton returns after running for 540 yards and eight TDs last year.
Hopkinsville at South Warren
7 p.m., Spartan Stadium
Last Meeting: South Warren won 28-24 on Nov. 11, 2016 in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.
Radio: gospartannation.com (online)
Notes: The Spartans won the first-ever meeting between the two schools last year at Stadium of Champions in Hopkinsville. … Friday’s game will be South Warren’s first as a member of Class 5A. … Hopkinsville returns junior running back JaTorian Dillard (827 yards, 13 TDs). … Hopkinsville went 10-2 last season. … South Warren QB Gavin Spurrier, RB Christian Winn, WRs Caleb Lloyd, Greg Byrd, Tryce Jackson and TEs Cody Eblen and Preston Sparkman highlight the Spartans’ offense. … Notre Dame commit Jacob Lacey anchors the Spartans. defensive line.
Portland, Tenn. at Warren East
7 p.m., Raider Stadium
Last Meeting: Warren East won 27-14 over Portland in 1996.
Radio: goraidernation.com (online)
Notes: Portland leads the all-time series 7-1 with the Raiders’ lone win coming in 1996. … Warren East enters its first season under head coach Jeff Griffith. … The Raiders come off a 3-8 season with a first-round exit in the Class 4A playoffs. … Portland went 1-9 in 2016 with a season-opening loss at Franklin-Simpson. … Senior linebacker Isaiah Boards leads the defense after 160 tackles last season. … Senior Trevor Naftel returns at running back. … Senior Dwayne Cook will be the Raiders’ new starting quarterback.
North Hardin vs. Bowling Green
8 p.m. Saturday, Rafferty’s Bowl at Houchens-Smith Stadium at WKU
Last Meeting: Bowling Green won 28-7 at North Hardin on Sept. 12, 2008.
Radio: WDNS-FM D93.3
Notes: Bowling Green is 4-0 all-time against North Hardin. … Bowling Green enters with a 27-game win streak after a 15-0 season as the Class 5A state champions. … The Purples have won 10 consecutive games in the Rafferty’s Bowl and 15 straight games at WKU. … North Hardin posted a 6-5 record last year in Class 6A. … North Hardin sophomore defensive tackle Octavius Oxendine (6-foot-3, 285-pounds) holds offers from Louisville and Purdue. … Junior quarterback Beau Buchanon completed 19-of-26 passes, 251 yards and four touchdowns in a scrimmage against Male last week. … Purples sophomore running back Vito Tisdale holds offers from Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, Purdue and Austin Peay.
Russellville at Glasgow
8 p.m., Scottie Bowl at Hank Royse Stadium
Last Meeting: Russellville won 32-20 at Glasgow on Oct. 3, 2008.
Radio: WCLU 102.3 FM, 1490 AM; WRUS 610-AM
Notes: Russellville and Glasgow meet in the doubleheader finale of the Scottie Bowl, following Trigg County vs. Monroe County. … The Panthers and Scotties meet for the first time since 2008 and just the second time since 1998. … Russellville replaces nine of 11 starters on offense from its 12-2 Class 1A semifinal finish last year. … Glasgow could split QB reps between Dalvin Smith and Tanner Abernathy. … The Scotties return running back Selverio Rescontellio, who ran for 640 yards and four TDs last year.
Elizabethtown at Franklin-Simpson
7 p.m., James Mathews Stadium
Last Meeting: 1996
Radio: WFKN 1220-AM
Notes: Franklin-Simpson comes off 14-1 season with a state runner-up finish in Class 4A. … Elizabethtown went 10-4 in 2016, advancing to the Class 3A semifinals. … Franklin-Simpson returns 1,400-yard rusher Saul Brady in the backfield along with juniors Tre Bass and Carlos McKinney. … Rylan Thomas steps up as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback. … The FSHS defense returns three players with 111 or more tackles last year between Dion Pearson (111), James Baker (151) and Cade Harvey (170). … Elizabethtown boasts senior running back Jay Becherer, who ran for 1,171 yards and 15 TDs in 2016.
Logan County at Butler County
7 p.m., Butler County Stadium
Last Meeting: Butler County won 53-14 at Logan County on Aug. 19, 2016
Radio: WRUS 610-AM; WLBQ 101.5-FM
Notes: Logan County and Butler County have met every year in the season opener since 2011. … The Bears have won 12 straight against the Cougars dating back to 2003. … Logan County broke a 42-game losing streak by winning its season finale last year at Todd County Central. … Brendan Shanklin will start at QB for the Bears. … Gage Ward returns as the top receiver after 38 catches, 693 yards and 10 TDs last year. … Cougars sophomore QB Tyler Ezell threw for 1,837 yards and 16 TDs as a freshman.
Allen County-Scottsville vs. Hart County
5:30 p.m., Saturday, Forcht Bank Bowl at Campbellsville University
Last Meeting: ACS defeated Hart County 47-6 in 1994.
Radio: WVLE 99.3-FM
Notes: Allen County-Scottsville leads the series 8-2, with the last meeting coming in 1994. … ACS comes off a 5-7 season with a second-round exit in the Class 4A playoffs. … The Patriots return QB Chase Wilson, who threw for 1,672 yards in the first seven games before sidelined with a knee injury. … Senior linebacker Brock Meador returns after leading with 90 tackles last season. … Junior defensive back Cayden Ross had seven interceptions last year. … Hart County went 3-8 in 2016.
Barren County at Casey County
7:30 p.m., Rebel Field
Last Meeting: First meeting
Radio: WHHT 103.7-FM
Notes: Barren County enters its first season under new head coach Jackson Arnett. … The Trojans went 1-10 last year, with their lone win coming against Grayson County. … Casey County went 10-2 last year with a region final loss to Corbin in the Class 3A playoffs. … Sophomore Dalton Ford will start at quarterback for the Trojans. … Barren County will lean on sophomore running back Tyler Bush, senior wide receivers Matt Goldsmith, Andy Emmitt, Blake Tarry and junior Kaleb Spillman for offensive production.
Caverna at Edmonson County
7 p.m., Wildcat Field
Last meeting: Edmonson County won 48-6 at home on Aug. 19, 2016.
Radio: Edmonsonvoice.com (online)
Notes: Edmonson County has won 11 straight dating back to 1998. … The two schools meet for the season opener for the third-consecutive year. … Edmonson County has outscored Caverna 93-6 in the last two games. … Caverna is currently on a 14-game losing streak. … Edmonson County went 4-6 last season in Class 3A. … Edmonson County’s Tucker Cole returns at QB after throwing for 1,439 yards and 13 TDs.