4A #3 Wayne County at 5A North Laurel

The Cardinals maintained their rank despite falling in a comeback attempt against Bryan Station, 35-28. The Cardinals offense proved potent, with 267 on the ground and four players scoring a TD apiece, but they were gashed through the air to the tune of 292 yards. This week they'll have North Laurel, a formidable opponent in their own right, entering off a 31-0 shutout of South Laurel. North Laurel remains on the fringe of the 5A rankings - can they break in via a home victory over Wayne County?

North Laurel was playing some pretty good football at the end of last year. They lost a lot to graduation, but I think they still have enough left to pull this one out. 14-7 North Laurel

North Laurel will win this game. 13-7.

Wayne 35-14, they are very good. They fumbled the game away against Bryan Station.