1. Male (6-0): Undefeated top-ranked Male notched its first shutout win in the 2019 high school football season during Week 7, blanking Pleasure Ridge Park 47-0.

Quarterback Elijah Parish led Male to the victory, completing 11 of 23 passes for 135 yards and three touchdowns. Parish completed two scoring passes to Vinny Anthony.

Male rushed 34 times for 277 yards an four touchdowns. Quantrell Wright and Jaylin Bross each rushed for over 125 yards for the Bulldogs. Wright led Male on the ground, rushing 16 times for 132 yards and three touchdowns.

The Bulldogs are scheduled to visit Southern on Friday night.

 

2. Trinity (5-2): The Shamrocks slipped back into the loss column on the road as Indianapolis-based Cathedral pulled away to win 28-7 on Friday, Oct. 4.

Trinity was limited offensively in its latest setback. On the ground, Trinity rushed 24 times for 62 yards. Quarterback Nathan McElroy completed 12 of 34 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown while throwing three interceptions in the loss.

Ryan Miller led Trinity in receiving, hauling in five receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown.

The Shamrocks are slated to host Ballard on Friday night.

 

3. St. Xavier (4-2): Following a lopsided loss to rival Trinity its opening week, St. Xavier will host Manual on Friday night

Through the Tigers' first six games, quarterback Douglas Bodhaine has complete 67 of 121 passes for 992 yards and eight touchdowns while throwing five interceptions.

Running back Logan Davis leads St. Xavier on the ground. Davis has rushed 92 times for 446 yards and eight touchdowns.

 

4. North Hardin (7-0): The Trojans continued to roll in Week 7, dismantling Meade County 47-10.

Quarterback Manie Wimberly and receiver Josh Moore combined to lead North Hardin to the victory. Wimberly completed 15 of 20 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. Emerging as the North Hardin quarterback's top target, Moore hauled in seven receptions for 232 yards and three TDs.

North Hardin is open the week of Friday, Oct. 11.

 

5. Central Hardin (6-0): Another team perfect thus far in the 2019 season, Central Hardin beat Butler 47-22 in Week 7. Quarterback Chase Elmore led Central Hardin to the win, completing eight of 12 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns while throwing one interception. Elmore's top target, Deonco Wilkerson, hauled in six receptions for 172 yards and one touchdown while adding two rushing TDs.

TreJean Sanders led Central Hardin on the ground, rushing seven times for 102 yards and one touchdown.

The Bruins are due to visit Barren County on Friday night.

 

6. DeSales (4-2): Class 3A title contender DeSales claimed its third straight win in Week 7, upending host Paducah Tilghman 49-14.

Running back James Johnson and quarterback DeMarcus Avery combined to lead DeSales to the win. On the ground, Johnson rushed 13 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Through the air, Avery completed all three of his pass attempts for 117 yards and two touchdowns.

The Colts are due to visit Christian Academy-Louisville for a key district matchup on Friday night.

 

7. Manual (5-1): In a dominant effort, the Crimsons rolled past visiting Eastern 49-8 in Week 7. Much-improved Manual notched its third straight win.

Manual thrived on the ground in the victory over Eastern, rushing 31 times for 304 yards and six touchdowns.

The Crimsons will face a tough test versus visiting St. Xavier on Friday night.

 

8. Fern Creek (5-2): Notching its third consecutive win in Week 7, Fern Creek topped Oldham County 35-13. Running back Terrance Mitchell led Fern Creek to the victory, rushing five times for 181 yards and three touchdowns.

Fern Creek piled up yardage on the ground, rushing 35 times for 385 yards and four TDs.

The Tigers are poised to visit Bullitt East on Friday night.

 

9. Ballard (3-3): Following a week off, Ballard will face the challenge of visiting Trinity on Friday night.

Offensively, running back Jayden Farmer continues to lead the Bruins. Farmer has rushed 80 times for 815 yards and nine touchdowns.

Ballard has won two of its last three games.

 

10. South Oldham (6-1): After falling to Christian Academy-Louisville in a season opener, South Oldham has reeled off six straight wins. The Dragons leveled Atherton 50-6 in Week 7. Running back Keaton Martin rushed 14 times for 183 yards and three touchdowns in South Oldham's win over Atherton

The Dragons are set to host North Bullitt on Friday night.

 

 

Big Risers

1. Central (3-4): Reigning Class 3A champion Central has claimed back-to-back wins after suffering through a three-game losing skid. The Yellow Jackets blanked Shelby County 14-0 in Week 4. Central is set to host Waggener on Friday night.

2. Kentucky Country Day (6-0): After being open in Week 7, Kentucky Country Day will have an opportunity to notch another win and remain undefeated when it visits Berea on Friday night. Both Kentucky Country Day and Berea are unbeaten.

 

 

Big Droppers

1. Butler (3-4): Following a lopsided loss to Central Hardin in Week 7, Butler has dropped back-to-back games. After three straight games on the road, the Bruins will look to return to the win column when Pleasure Ridge Park visits on Friday night.

2. Eastern (2-5): After wining back-to-back games Eastern has suffered two consecutive losses. The Eagles have been held to eight points in each of the last two weeks. However, Eastern is open the week of Friday, Oct. 11.

 

 

Last Week's Game of the Week

Central Hardin pulled away to beat Butler 47-22, thanks to an offensive attack which rolled up 477 total yards. The Bruins' offense was balanced. Central Hardin rushed for 234 yards in the win. Defensively, Central Hardin limited Butler to 135 rushing yards in its impressive victory.

 

 

Player of the Week

Deonco Wilkerson, Central Hardin, Sr., RB/WR/DB

Wilkerson led Central Hardin in receiving while finishing as the Bruins' second-leading rusher. He hauled in six catches for 172 yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Wilkerson rushed nine times for 83 yards and two TDs.

Defensively, Wilkerson returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown and registered two tackles.

 

 

Game of the Week

St. Xavier vs. Manual

St. Xavier (4-2) and Manual (5-1) will meet on the Crimsons' home field in a key Class 6A, District 3 matchup. The game will serve as a district opener for each team.

St. Xavier defeated Manual 25-7 when the two tradition-rich Louisville high school football teams met in 2018. But after compiling three straight wins, Manual carries momentum into the upcoming game.

Kickoff for the 2019 edition of the St. Xavier-Manual football game is set for 7:30 p.m.

Butler's mascot is the Bears, not the Bruins.

Bump.