High School football hits week three

In high school football action tonight in class 4A, ninth ranked PleasantValley visits fourth ranked Bettendorf. Pleasant Valley coach Ed Morriseysays they had high hopes heading into the season.Morrisey says the win over Assumption boosted their confidence.In class A eighth ranked Stanton hosts Lenox. Stanton coach Don Hicks saysafter getting a taste of the playoffs last year his team wants to go back.Hicks says with the start of district play the stakes become higher.In class 1A, top ranked West Marshall visits Eldora-New Providence in a keydistrict eight matchup. West Marshall coach Ken Winkler says defense will bethe key.Winkler says Eldora-New Providence has a quality program.Eldora-New Providence coach Randy Tjaden (jay-den) says his team will haveto be good up front.