VALLEY AT PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
* Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
* Storyline: Battle of South End rivals.
* Valley: Alan Campos, a former University of Louisville linebacker, will make his debut as the Vikings’ head coach after serving as defensive coordinator last year. Valley finished 6-5 last year, its first winning season since 2009, and returns six starters on offense and seven on defense. Junior quarterback Brayden Campos, the coach’s son, passed for 1,969 yards and 21 touchdowns last year. Senior wide receiver Devious Brooks (63 catches, 1,122 yards, 17 TDs) is Campos’ top target.
* Pleasure Ridge Park: The Panthers have dominated Valley in recent years, winning six straight meetings by an average margin of 40.7 points and taking last year’s game 48-20. A pair of juniors – Nick Elder and B.J. Robinson – are battling for the position of starting quarterback. Senior running back Montae Robinson returns after rushing for 717 yards and nine touchdowns last year and also posting a team-high 18 receptions for 246 yards and three TDs. PRP is ranked No. 10 in the preseason Class 6-A poll.
* Quotable: “Last year we had a little bit of success,” Alan Campos said. “That’s the first time we’ve had that in a while, and I was happy for the kids. We want to improve on last year.”
* The pick: PRP 35-21.