[Stardust]

At Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green

Kickoff: Noon EST.

Records: Mayfield 14-0, Hazard 11-2.

Litkenhous Ratings: Mayfield (106.1) is No. 1 in Class A and No. 18 statewide; Hazard (92.0) is No. 4 in Class A.

Whom to watch: Mayfield’s Cardinals have one of the state’s top juniors in running back/linebacker Jonathan Jackson. The 6-foot 210-pounder is the team’s leading rusher with 1,643 yards and 21 touchdowns and its top defender with 156 tackles and five interceptions. Sophomore quarterback Jake Guhy, whose brother Luke led Mayfield to last year’s state title at quarterback, has passed for 2,224 yards and 23 TDs. The Bulldogs have a balanced offense led by junior quarterback Evan Whitaker (2,284 passing yards, 28 TDs) and senior running back Zack Blanton (1,215 rushing yards, 13 TDs). This is a rematch of last year’s Class A final, which Mayfield won 47-6.

Jason Frakes’ pick: Mayfield 35-13. Speedy Cardinals race to ninth state title, second straight 15-0 season.

Jody Demling’s pick: Mayfield 42-7. Cardinals collect win No. 30 in a row in easy fashion.

TICKETS, PARKING

Tickets are $10 per game at the gate. Parking is $5 at the two parking structures near the stadium and at the Creason lot. Free parking is available at the Adams Street, Kentucky Street and Center Street lots, with shuttle service to the stadium.

TELEVISION

Games will be carried on a delayed basis on WKYT in Lexington, WAVE in Louisville, WYMT in Hazard and WBKO in Bowling Green. Check local listings for times and dates.

WEBCASTS

All games will be streamed live for free at http://www.khsaa.tv. Radio broadcasts will be available at http://www.khsaa.org or http://www.khsaa.net. Also follow http://www.courier-journal.com as Jason Frakes and Jody Demling will host a live chat during all six games.