For high school football, Week 9 of the regular season has three types of team situations.One: teams needing a win in order to move on to the postseason.Two: teams that have already clinched a postseason berth and are using the game as a tune-up.Three: teams that have already been eliminated and are playing to end the season on a good note.Hoisington is in the first category.The Cardinals host Thomas More Prep Marian tonight at 7.Hoisington is 3-4 overall. TMP is 2-6 overall.Both teams are 1-1 in Class 3A District 15.With Scott City already holding the district title, both teams are playing for a chance to play next week.Cardinals running back Nolan McCurry leads his team with 881 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.Senior Avery Urban adds 490 yards and seven TDs.The Monarchs average 16.75 points per game, while allowing 32.5.Larned (6-2) at Pratt (2-6)Larned is also in the first category, needing a win over Pratt to guarantee a chance to move on.Larned is 1-1 in Class 4A District 14. Pratt is 0-2 in the district, but Hugoton is 1-1.If Hugoton defeats Ulysses and Larned beats Pratt, both teams with be 2-1.