What to watch for

Peabody-Burns lost a few key players on offense, including quarterback Nathan Bishop, from their 7-3, 2007 playoff team, but looks for returning running back Elliot Spechtenhauser to lead the team this season.

Head coach Terry King and the Cardinals are coming off a 5-5 season including a first-round playoff loss.

Despite both teams belonging to the Heart of America League, they have not played each other since 2002.