So far the season hasn't started off all that well for either of these teams record-wise. They both enter 2-2, and each can thank 4A power South Warren for one of those losses. John Hardin enters on the heels of an ugly 42-13 loss to PRP, their second loss of more than 28 points on the year. Central Hardin, which ran the table in the regular season a year ago, suffered that aforementioned loss to South Warren 24-3, and will be without stud back Xavier Arnette. A year ago this game was a coming out party for the Bruins of Central Hardin, a 45-12 beatdown that was the first time they'd ever beaten John Hardin. The Bulldogs might be thinking revenge, and both will want to go above .500 on the year. Which one does?

Is Arnette out for this game? That changes things quite a bit. I still think CH wins but it may be close. I don't see John Hardin scoring more than 2 TDs this game.

I think this one's really tight. Both teams will try to run and both defenses will try to load the box. May come down to a few plays on special teams or turnovers that make the difference.

I think this one's really tight. Both teams will try to run and both defenses will try to load the box. May come down to a few plays on special teams or turnovers that make the difference.

 

I think you're right on Purple88. And these reasons are why I think CH wins this game. They are more fundamentally sound and more disciplined than John.