Kirkwood (4-0) at Parkway Central (5-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
A Suburban South Conference showdown featuring two of the top Class 5 teams in the state.
Parkway Central is led by top receiving prospect Brandon Sheperd, who has 24 receptions for 392 yards. Sheperd has also scored 14 touchdowns. Running back Alan Gasanli has rushed for 599 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
Kirkwood has a top Division I prospect leading the way in senior wide receiver Mike McHugh. The Northwestern-bound McHugh has 15 receptions for 523 yards and seven touchdowns. The Pioneers have a pair of talented quarterbacks in B.J. Buckner and Jordan Bishop, who have combined to throw 13 touchdown passes. Speedy tailback Ramon Alton has scored three touchdowns.
