NORTH HARDIN (5-1) AT DESALES (4-1)
* Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Friday.
* Storyline: Colts get tough final tune-up before entering district play.
* North Hardin: The Trojans are off to their best start since 2001 (also 5-1) after whipping Monroe County 42-7 last week. Sophomore quarterback Eric Moore completed 13 of 24 passes for 272 yards and five touchdowns in the victory. The Trojans also have defeated Boyle County, John Hardin, Caldwell County and Elizabethtown, with their only loss coming to defending Class 4-A state champion South Warren (20-10).
* DeSales: The Colts were off last week after posting a 27-14 victory over Fern Creek on Sept. 16. Sophomore Aaron Pfaadt has taken over at quarterback and had a strong outing against Fern Creek, passing for 113 yards and rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Senior Gilly Simpson also make his season debut after recovering from a collarbone injury, rushing for 19 yards and a touchdown.
* The pick: DeSales 27-20.