Jefferson County North defeated MHS, 34-14, in Winchester.

MHS trailed, 12-6, after a quarter and 20-14 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Chargers went on a run in the final quarter with two more touchdowns. McLouth suffered its first loss of the season and dropped to 7-1, while JCN improved to 7-1.

The Bulldogs open the playoffs with the Week 9 game Friday against Uniontown (3-5).

The Eagles and Bulldogs have a common opponent. Uniontown lost to Olpe, 54-14, in the regular-season finale Friday. MHS played Olpe in Week 6 and won a thriller, 28-21.