Streak: Thomas Jefferson's 28-15 loss to West Mifflin last week snapped a 27-game conference winning streak for the Jaguars.

Statistic: Knoch running back Curtis Howard is averaging 6.8 yards per carry since succeeding the injured Alex Whisler at tailback.

Speaking: "If our kids are injured, they won't play. If they're hurting but won't get any worse if they do play, they will play. There's a big difference there." — Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak.