Shamrocks have won 18 straight first-round playoff games

Kickoff: 8 p.m. EST., Friday

Next week: Winner faces Marshall County-Male winner.

Henderson County is coming off its most impressive victory of the season, whipping Owensboro 44-18 last week as junior Damion Carter rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. He has rushed for 1,168 yards and 10 TDs this season. Senior quarterback Richard Carter (no relation to Damion) has passed for 1,337 yards and 13 TDs.

Trinity has lost three of its past four games after falling 17-14 at Cincinnati Moeller last week. The Shamrocks’ five losses this season have come by a combined 28 points. Senior Donald Brooks has rushed for 1,188 yards and scored 18 of the team’s 33 touchdowns (17 rushing, one receiving). Senior Ryan Young has passed for 1,256 yards and 11 TDs.

The pick: Trinity 38-7.