Here are the previews and picks for the third round of the high school football playoffs. Home teams in ALL CAPS. Click links for game previews.

ST. XAVIER 28, Male 24

TRINITY 45, Ballard 7

Covington Catholic 34, FERN CREEK 23

SOUTH OLDHAM 35, North Bullitt 30

SHELBY COUNTY 34, John Hardin 30

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC 27, Central 20

DeSales 24, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 21

BEECHWOOD 28, Kentucky Country Day 14

* Last week’s record: 14-1.

* Season record: 215-42.