We're halfway through the prep football season, and there are three undefeated teams left in the area.

Everyone knows about Norman North. The Timberwolves are 4-0, and would likely be 5-0 had they been able to complete their game against Muskogee, already up 10-0 in the first quarter.

Joining North in the perfect column is Lexington, a team that's just getting better and better under coach Brad Beller.

The Bulldogs are averaging over 300 -- 300! -- yards rushing per game and their first-team defense has yet to allow a touchdown.

Also unbeaten is Community Christian. The Royals have bounced back in a big way after a rough 2008.

They're 5-0 behind a good defense (especially for eight-man ball) and the strong passing of quarterback Scott Seymour.

While all three teams have plenty to be proud, a quick look at work still to be done reveals remaining perfect will not be easy.

Norman North

"I'm happy with what we're doing right now, and where our defense is, but I always say there's plenty of football left," T-Wolves coach Lance Manning said before last week's 33-0 victory over Moore. "We've got some tough games ahead."

Boy, do they.

North has had one of the toughest schedules in the state the past few years, but still managed to find the second round of the playoffs three straight seasons and finish 9-3 the past two seasons.

So far, the T-Wolves haven't been challenged much, outscoring opponents 143-26.

But they've looked great against the two ranked opponents they've played, Muskogee and Putnam City North, even if they only played the Roughers for a quarter.

Big tests are coming, starting with Friday's trip to Mustang (3-2). North's remaining five opponents have a combined record of 17-8. After Mustang it's Del City (4-1) at home, Southmoore (4-1) away, Edmond Santa Fe (1-4) at home and Lawton (5-0) away.