By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

PLAINVILLE — The Plainville Cardinals begin district play Friday night against the LaCrosse Leopards on the 101.9 The Bull Area Game of the Week.

The Cardinals enter week six 1-4 after losing to Norton last week 48-0 and their lone win came against the TMP-Marian Monarchs two weeks ago.

Plainville returns three starters on the offensive line from last year and, after suffering through injuries early in the season, they believe they are back to full schedule.

The line leads the way for backfield that returns three starters as well. Sophomore Hayden Friend led the Cardinals with 625 rushing yards last season.

La Crosse is fresh off a 42-22 win over Ellis last week moving to 1-0 in district play.

The Leopards got a standout performance from Andrew Jay, who got his first start at quarterback for the injured Jack Garcia.

Jay ran for three touchdowns and threw for three more in the win over Ellis.

Garcia also proved to be an effective weapon out of the backfield accounting for 102 total yards with a 24 yard touchdown reception against Ellis.

Tonight’s kickoff is at 7 p.m. from Plainville with the pregame show at 6:30 p.m. on 101.9 The Bull and online at HaysPost.com.