Central Hardin comes off of a convincing win over an inferior opponent in Warren Central on Friday. Not sure you can take much away from that game other than Central Hardin needed a win and this could be a confident booster for a team that had lost 3 in a row. The winner of this game the last few years has won District 2. What a contrast in styles, Central Hardin runs, runs, and runs some more while North Hardin's run game has been almost non-existent, as they rely on QB Durrelle Loggins arm to get it to the WR duo of Shaun Boykins and Ronald Lunz. 

North Hardin has the advantage in talent but has been a turnover machine this year with QB Loggins averaging a stunning 4 turnovers by way of interceptions and fumbles, per game this season. North Hardin struggled to generate offense against Barren County in the first half last week, but was able to score 2 touchdowns in the second half to pull away in the 4th quarter. 

My gut tells me that Central Hardin will be able to run the ball just enough to win the time of possession and limit the high-flying offense of North Hardin with minimal possessions. In the end, whomever wins the turnover battle will be able to come away with a win. Calpreps has CH winning by a slim margin.

Anyone know if Boykins will be back this game?

Boykins had 4 receptions for 43 yards last week vs Barren County. I think he will play and have reduced reps.

Why reduced reps?

He has been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury that goes back to track season.

North Hardin sophomore backup quarterback Jakylin Kirkland, has started the last two games and has passed for 756 yards with six TDs and nine interceptions. Sophomore DJ Loggins has thrown for 1,231 yards with 13 TDs but also accounted for 12 interceptions. Should be interesting to see which QB gets the start tonight vs Central Hardin. The turnover battle will be a big determining factor in this game.

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Central Hardin has won the toss and will defer to the second half.

Kickoff returned by NH to the Bruin 49.

North Hardin driving down to the CH 36.

NH down to the 16 yardline.

CH stops NH in 4th down. CH takes over at the 15.

CH  3 and out. Punting from their own 19. 

NH  takes over at the CH 45. 

NH  long pass down to the CH 10