Norborne/Hardin-Central had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed past the Orrick Bearcats to the tune of 54-16 on Friday. The result was nothing new for Norborne/Hardin-Central, who have now won nine contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Sam Barnett, who picked up 141 receiving yards and two scores. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more receiving touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Norborne/Hardin-Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brody Fifer, Zach Deitch, and Jagger McNelly picked up one apiece. Fifer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Although Orrick took the loss, they still got scores from Trenton Mahurin and Levi Fielder.
Norborne/Hardin-Central
| 11/07/25 vs Orrick | 54-16 |
| 10/24/25 vs Northwest | 30-0 |
| 10/17/25 vs Braymer | 54-22 |
| 10/10/25 @ Keytesville | 48-8 |
| 10/03/25 vs Slater | 61-30 |
| + 5 more games |
The victory keeps Norborne/Hardin-Central at an undefeated 10-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 51.7 points this season. As for Orrick, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Norborne/Hardin-Central will challenge Wellington-Napoleon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orrick does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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