Preview: Lincoln-Way Central/Lincoln-Way North

Lincoln-Way Central at Lincoln-Way North
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Last season: Central 1-8; North 8-3
The background: The Phoenix handed the Knights a 21-13 defeat last season.
The breakdown: Central will need to get the ball to the 1-2 receiving punch of Kevin Ward (11 catches, 223 yards) and Matt Doherty (13 catches, 132 yards). If RB Brett Ditchman can establish a ground attack, the Knights could be in position to pull off the victory. A big offensive line, anchored by tackle Eric Knaperek, should allow North to run the ball effectively. Jake Dixon should lead the charge out of the backfield that has multiple weapons.

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