A-C Valley coach Randy Lemmon knows his team has a tall order when it hosts Karns City Friday.

After all, the Gremlins enter the 7 p.m. contest with a perfect 5-0 record in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference and 7-0 overall.

They're also coming off a thrilling 20-18 game against what was previously the only other unbeaten team in the KSAC, Moniteau, last Friday.

The Falcons (0-6, 0-5) are coming off a 49-14 loss to Redbank Valley. They're averaging 111.2 yards of offense per game, allowing 346.2 yards per game and have been outscored 220-46 per contest.

"We're not having that great a year," said A-C Valley coach Randy Lemmon. "Nothing is going to make our season more than an upset or even giving them a good game.

"Karns City plays hard all the time and when you do that, good things happen," he added.

The Gremlins are in the driver's seat for the KSAC title, but are not about to look past anyone, especially when there is still room for improvement in the coach's eyes.

"I'm seeing the physical play out of the kids, but I'm not happy with the technique," said Karns City coachEd Conto. "We're still making mistakes. As a complete, solid football team, we're not there yet. I don't know if we'll get there this year."

Injuries have hit the Gremlins hard this season, especially after center Earl Everetts was hurt for the second time.

Everetts, returning for his first full game after missing the past few games due to a foot injury, hurt his shoulder on the first play against Moniteau and is lost for the season.

Conto also has just two healthy running backs in Levi Buck and Brett Green, who will see more action while others heal.

"The one thing we have to do is get some people healthy," said Conto. "We'll have to move some people around. It'll give the other guys a chance to play."

Said Lemmon: "I know Ed's going to run the ball. Who doesn't? We'll try and stop the run, but by the same token, they can also throw it."

The Falcons are led by running back Mike Himes and quarterback Brad Rembold.

Himes leads the team in both rushing (68 carries for 243 yards and one touchdown) and receiving (12 catches, 136 yards, one TD).

Himes also has two special teams scores, returning a blocked field goal and a kickoff for touchdowns.

Rembold has passed for 274 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

"Mike Himes could be the second best back in the league, but he doesn't get a lot of solid blocking," said Conto. "You can see his natural ability. (Rembold's) technique is good, but he's running for his life half the time."