Who wins this BluegrassPreps 6A Top 10 showdown? This is also a big district matchup as well. This game also presents us with two of the three undefeated teams left in Class 6A. Both teams come in at 8-0 on the season.

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Cal Preps projects it as N. Hardin 31 C. Hardin 21.

Where does Cal Preps predictions come from? Local beat writers?

Where does Cal Preps predictions come from? Local beat writers?

 

calpreps.com

North Hardin 36-27.

This should be a terrific game. Makes me consider driving down for it.

Good luck to both teams and no injuries!

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Should be the best game played in Hardin County in a long time. I'm partial to my Bruins. Gonna take Central 34 to 28.

I've seen both teams up close. North Hardin is much better on defense but Central has so many weapons on offense. I'll give the edge to Central Hardin. I don't see how this one isn't close.

 

Central Hardin 28

North Hardin 20

I think this will be good game but I’m taking N. Hardin because of their defense.

Why Friday night is so important to Hardin County football fans

To have the spotlight on Hardin County football Friday night means the world to football fans in this area of the state, 44 miles from the limelight of programs like Trinity, Male and St Xavier. What first started in July as a pipe dream of winning a District championship now comes to fruition as the hard work, dedication, and dreams meet reality on a field in Cecilia Kentucky on Friday night as North Hardin’s powerhouse defense meets Central Hardin’s dynamic offense.

What are the variables in this game?

Can Central Hardin offensive line protect Chase Elmore and allow him time to find Gavin George downfield? Can Central Hardin defensive front get a push up front and put pressure on North Hardin’s QB Manie Wimberly and contain Lavell Wright out of the backfield?

Can North Hardin devise a defensive scheme to contain and limit Central Hardin’s WR Gavin George from having a big night?

In what might be the key matchup Friday, How effective can WR Josh Moore be with Gavin George shadowing him at safety?

Let’s break down the matchups:

Central Hardin

8 - 0 Win-Loss Record

373 Points Scored

121 Points Allowed

2065 Rushing Yards

1113 Rushing Yards Allowed

1805 Passing Yards

720 Passing Yards Allowed

North Hardin

8 - 0 Win-Loss Record

304 Points Scored

68 Points Allowed

1092 Rushing Yards

385 Rushing Yards Allowed

2343 Passing Yards

670 Passing Yards Allowed

 

Central Hardin QB Elmore, Chase 74/ 107/ 1786 yards passing / 13 TDs/ yards per game 223.2

Net passing yards 1805

North Hardin QB Wimberly, Manie 92/ 142/ 1573 yards passing/ 15 TDs/ yards per game 224.7

Coleman, Logan 44/71/ 720 yards passing/ 7 TDs/ yards per game 144.0

Net passing yards 2343

North Hardin has thrown for more yards. Central Hardin appears to be more efficient in the passing game!

Central Hardin RBs:

Wilkerson, Deonco/ 70 rushing attempts / 790 yards/ 10 TDs/ yards per game 112.9

Sanders, TreJean 55 rushing attempts/ 594 yards/ 8 TDs/ yards per game 74.2

Lee, Kyler/ 77 rushing attempts/ 496 yards/ 14 TDs/ yards per game 62.0

Net yards rushing 2065

North Hardin RB:

Wright, Lavell 147 rushing attempts/ 978 yards/ 15 TDs/ yards per game 122.2

Net yards rushing 1092

Central Hardin appears to be more dynamic at the RB position with 3 effective RBs with different strengths.

Central Hardin Receivers:

George, Gavin 33 pass receptions/ 966 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 120.8

Wilkerson, Deonco 20 pass receptions/ 526 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 75.1

Hay, Shaun 12 pass receptions/190 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 23.8

Net receiving yards 1805

North Hardin Receivers:

Moore, Josh 32 pass receptions/ 663 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 82.9

Harris, Marcus 27 pass receptions/ 486 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 60.8

Smith, Camron 22 pass receptions/ 441yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 55.1

Wright, Lavell 22 pass receptions/ 378 yards gained receiving/ yards gained per game receiving 47.2

Adams, Ramaj 28 pass receptions/ 294 yards gained receiving /yards gained per game receiving 36.8

Net receiving yards 2347

North Hardin has 3 receivers with significant yards on the season, Central Hardin has 2 main receivers and 1 TE with 12 receptions. North Hardin appears to have a more dynamic receiving Corps.

Central Hardin FG kicker:

Jones, Evan 33/34 PAT/ 6/7 FG made

North Hardin FG kicker:

Logsdon, Cayden 22/26 PAT/ 2/6 FG made

Special teams FG kicker could be one of the keys to this game. Central Hardin FG kicker Evan Jones is one of the best in the state and can hit from 50 yards out.

 

Central Hardin Defense:Team Solo Tackles 221/ Assisted Tackles 314/ Total Tackles 535/ TFL 55/ Defensive Sacks 15

 

North Hardin Defense:Team Solo Tackles 218/ Assisted Tackles 165/ Total Tackles 383/ TFL 60/ Sacks 42.5

 

While North Hardin’s defense is big, fast and physical, the statistics seem to indicate that the Central Hardin defense has more total tackles with more players involved in team tackling. This also indicates more linebacker and DB tackles by Central Hardin. This can indicate a stronger North Hardin Defensive line.

 

Coaching win/loss since 2014

Central Hardin Tim Mattingly: 51-21 4 District Championships/ 2 Region Championships

North Hardin Brent Thompson 32-32 1 District Championship.

 

With a disciplined team that hangs its hat on Effort, Attitude and Toughness, Central Hardin has reached record wins and achievements during this span. North Hardin has built a program that has gone 17-3 the last 2 seasons.

Who Wins? Why?

Hardin County Preps, are you going to be providing some game updates on here? I’ll checking in on this game.

Not too familiar with their schedules....what is considered the best win or two for each team so far this season?

Yes, I will provide updates!