Louisville Power Rankings - October 25, 2019

1. Male (8-0): The Bulldogs managed to upend upset-minded Fern Creek 34-21 in Week 9 to remain undefeated.

Male used a balanced offensive attack to fend off Fern Creek. Through the air for the Bulldogs, quarterback Elijah Parish completed 21 of 28 passes. Izayah Cummings led Male in receiving, reeling in 12 receptions for 176 yards.

As a team, Male rushed 35 times for 212 yards and five touchdowns. Jaylin Bross carried the biggest load on the ground for Male, rushing 18 times for 114 yards and four TDs.

The Bulldogs are set to host Bullitt East in a regular-season home finale on Friday night.

2. Trinity (6-2): Following an open week, Trinity is set to host Eastern in a regular-season home finale of its own on Friday night.

Quarterback Nathan McElroy continues to lead the Shamrocks. Through eight games, McElroy has completed 105 of 187 passes for 1,436 yards and 13 touchdowns while throwing seven interceptions.

Ryan Miller and Kaelan Racculia are combining to lead the Shamrocks in receiving.

Trinity's offensive attack is nearly balanced as the Shamrocks have rushed 277 times for 1,488 yards and 19 touchdowns. Pacing Trinity on the ground, running back Armon Tucker has rushed 119 times for 650 yards and nine TDs.

3. North Hardin (8-0): The Trojans rolled past Barren County 55-12 in Week 9. Quarterback Manie Wimberly led North Hardin to the victory over Barren County, completing 11 of 16 passes for 280 yards and four touchdowns while throwing one interception. Wimberly completed a pass to five different receivers. Marcus Harris emerged as Wimberly's top target, hauling in five receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns. North Hardin's offense was balanced as the Trojans rushed 25 times for 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of which came from Lavell Wright. Leading North Hardin on the ground, Wright rushed 18 times for 181 yards and two TDs.

The Trojans are slated to visit rival Central Hardin for a battle of unbeatens on Friday night

4. Manual (7-1): The Crimsons notched another convincing victory in Week 9, topping Pleasure Ridge Park 48-6.

Jawaun Northington led Manual to its most recent win, rushing nine times for 233 yards and three touchdowns.

As a team, Manual rushed 23 times for 235 yards and seven TDs in the victory over Pleasure Ridge Park. Manual amassed 400 yards of total offense in the winning effort.

The Crimsons are prepared to visit Butler on Friday night.

5. St. Xavier (5-3): Following back-to-back losses, St. Xavier returned to the win column in Week 9. The Tigers pulled away to beat Butler 42-6 in their most recent outing.

Quarterback Douglas Bodhaine led St. Xavier to the victory, completing 15 of 21 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Bohaine connected with Mekhi Smith on a pair of scoring passes.

The Tigers are due to visit Pleasure Ridge Park on Friday night.

6. Central Hardin (8-0): The Bruins will look to remain undefeated in the rivalry game versus favored North Hardin.

Central Hardin dismantled Meade County 43-7 in Week 9.

Quarterback Chase Elmore led Central Hardin to the win over Meade County, completing 10 of 14 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns. His top target, receiver Gavin George, hauled in seven receptions for 286 yards and two touchdowns.

Through eight games, Central Hardin has outscored opponents 373-121.

7. DeSales (6-2): Quarterback Jayden Scroggins passed for three touchdowns and James Johnson rushed for two TDs as DeSales defeated Western Hills 48-13 in Week 9.

Johnson rushed six times for 103 yards in the Colts' win. DeMetri Scott led DeSales in receiving, hauling in four catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

The Colts are scheduled to visit Mercer County on Friday night.

8. Fern Creek (6-3): The Tigers managed to hang around before Male ultimately prevailed 34-21 in Week 9.

Fern Creek rushed 34 times for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the setback. Anthony Teague led Fern Creek on the ground, rushing six times for 99 yards and one touchdown.

The Tigers are headed to Southern for a regular-season finale on Friday night.

9. Ballard (4-4): The Bruins shook off a lopsided loss to Trinity by beating Eastern 41-14 in Week 9.

Running back Jayden Farmer led Ballard offensively, rushing 12 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively for the Bruins, Justice Thompson recorded seven tackles, two and one-half tackles for losses and one sack while the entire Ballard defensive unit combined to record four interceptions.

Ballard will look to move back above the .500 mark on the road at Scott County on Friday night.

10. South Oldham (8-1): The Dragons are open after shutting out host Seneca 68-0 in Week 9. Productive South Oldham rushed 17 times for 210 yards and seven touchdowns in the blowout win over Seneca.

South Oldham has turned its focus to Central Hardin. The Dragons are due to host Central Hardin in a regular-season finale on November 1.

Big Risers

1. Central (5-4): The Yellow Jackets continued to show improvement in Week 9, shutting out visiting North Oldham 28-0. Running back Dayshawn Mucker led Central to the shutout win over North Oldham, rushing 28 times for 271 yards and two touchdowns.

The Yellow Jackets will be looking to knock off visiting Franklin County (8-0) in a Class 4A, District 4 showdown on Friday night. The game will serve as a regular-season finale for the Central football team.

2. Kentucky Country Day (8-0): The Bearcats rolled over Frankfort 61-22 in Week 9 to remain undefeated. Quarterback Luke Russo and running back Dorian Heard combined to lead Kentucky Country Day to the victory. Through the air, Russo completed eight of 15 passes for 139 yards and three touchdowns while throwing one interception. On the ground, Heard rushed six times for 195 yards and three TDs.

Now, Kentucky Country Day is set to host Eminence on Friday night.

Big Droppers

1. Southern (3-6): After opening the season 2-0, Southern suffered its fifth loss in six games. Bullitt East leveled the Trojans 49-7 in Week 9. Following three straight losses, Southern will look to knock off visiting Fern Creek on Friday night.

2. Butler (4-5): After finishing the first half of the season 3-2, Butler suffered its third loss in four games as St. Xavier won 43-6 in Week 9. The Bears will have an opportunity to pull off a win in a regular-season finale as Manual visits on Friday night.

Last Week's Game of the Week

Male managed to defeat determined Fern Creek 34-21 in a matchup that was much closer than many expected.

With the win, Male improved to 8-0 overall and 2-0 in Class 6A, District 4.

Fern Creek dropped to 6-3 overall and 1-1 in the district with the loss.

Player of the Week

Jawaun Northington, Sophomore, Running back/Linebacker, Manual

Northington lifted Manual offensively in Week 9, rushing nine times for 133 yards and three touchdowns. Among the Crimsons' top performers on the defensive side, Northington recorded four tackles.

Game of the Week

North Hardin at Central Hardin

Two unbeaten teams from Hardin County will meet in a Class 6A, District 2 showdown on Friday night as Central Hardin (8-0) hosts North Hardin (8-0).

Through eight games, Central Hardin has outscored opponents 373-121. During that same stretch, North Hardin has outscored opponents 304-68.

Central Hardin is much-improved from the 2018 season. When the two teams met in 2018, North Hardin dominated, winning 47-7.

Kickoff for the Central Hardin-North Hardin football game is set for 7:30 p.m.