Central (4-1) at Jackson (1-4)
Last week: Central 46, Graves County (Ky.) 7; Fort Zumwalt West 33, Jackson 7
Last year: Jackson 33, Central 0
Notes: The 95th meeting of the two schools. Central leads series 55-33-7. Jackson has won the last three meetings and seven of the last eight. Central linebacker Jeremiah Dukes, the Tigers' leading tackler, is doubtful with a knee injury. Both teams own victories over Graves Co. this season. Central has outscored opponents 94-27 in the first half of games. East Prairie (0-5) at Chaffee (0-5)
Last week: Dexter 47, East Prairie 0; Scott City 14, Chaffee 6
Last year: Chaffee 22, East Prairie 18
Notes: Chaffee has won the last three meetings after losing the previous six. Chaffee's top tackler and offensive lineman Ryan Goetz will miss his second straight game with a torn MCL. Red Devils hope to get Goetz back during districts.
Chaffee coach Allan Horrell: "Both teams are struggling and looking to make their mark.I know they're going to be as hungry as we are. I think they've circled this game on their schedule before the season as one they can win, much like we did."Scott City (2-3) at Park Hills Central (5-0)
Last week: Scott City 14, Chaffee 6; Park Hills 39, Orchard Farm 21
Last year: Park Hills 46, Scott City 7
Notes: Two schools never played each other until two years ago. Park Hills has won both meetings. Park Hills heavily run oriented. Don Williams leads Park Hills attack with 725 yards rushing and Jake Johnson has over 500. Both average over six yards a carry. Scott City running backs Matt Schaefer and Josh Carroll will miss game with shoulder injuries. Schaefer leads the Rams with 240 yards rushing.
Scott City coach Jason Burkman: "It's going be tough. We're working on playing more intense and trying to cut down on all our mistakes. ... Park Hills has been a doormat the last few years, but they're taking a lot of pride in their program. They don't have blazing speed, but they're so strong and play physical."Perryville (1-4) at Hillsboro (3-2)
Last week: Perryville 14, Windsor 7; North County 28, Hillsboro 27
Last year: Hillsboro 40, Perryville 0
Notes: Hillsboro has won the last two years by a combined 90-0 score and has won last three meetings. Hawks have won 7 of the last 8 against their MAFC Red Division opponent. Pirates showing progress after being shut out in first three games of season. Came 13 seconds short of beating Farmington in Week 4 and picked up first win in Week 5. Hillsboro had posted back-to-back shutouts before suffering loss to North County, the top-ranked team in the Southeast Missouri poll. Jake Goggin averages over 100 yards a game rushing for Hillsboro. This is Hillsboro's homecoming game.
Perryville coach Lance Bell: "They're big and physical. They run basic plays, but do them very well. Their line averages around 260 pounds. They have a 241-pound fullback and couple running backs around 200 pounds."St. Vincent (3-2) at Caruthersville (1-4)
Last week: St. Pius 21, St. Vincent 14; New Madrid Co. Central 41, Caruthersville 10
Last year: Caruthersville 26, St. Vincent 20
Notes: St. Vincent held St. Pius to 158 yards total offense last week but saw Warriors score on an interception and fumble recovery. Chris Kline leads St. Vincent with 439 yards rushing. Caruthersville's Jimmy Jackson is second leading rusher in Southeast Missouri with 780 yards (5.9 per carry).
St. Vincent coach Keith Winkler: "They're a very scary team. They have a lot of good athletes and good speed. They'll run and throw, but they're going to get the ball in their athletes' hands and make plays."
-- Jeff Breer
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