King coach Alvin Davis realizes the deck is stacked against the Lions’ postseason chances. But entering a must-win situation against Hillsborough – and also needing some help from Armwood – the Lions aren’t short on confidence.

“The kids have a lot of confidence and they’re motivated to beat Hillsborough. They’re not afraid of Hillsborough,” Davis said. “Our goal right now is to try and get in that tiebreaker. Hopefully we can beat Hillsborough and hopefully Armwood will help us out by beating East Bay.”

King needs to beat Hillsborough and have Armwood beat East Bay to get in a three-way tiebreaker for the runner-up spot in Class 4A-District 9.

Some good news for King is two key starters are expected back against the Terriers. Senior linebacker Carlos Wooten will return in the middle of the defense after missing last week’s game with an ankle injury. Sophomore quarterback Greg Windham, who has missed the past two games after sustaining a cut on his right (throwing) arm, also will be back in uniform.

Windham, who has been medically cleared, declared himself ready on Tuesday, though Davis said he would be a game-time decision. If Windham is unable to go, junior Reese Sturgis, who has filled in admirably for Windham the past two weeks, would get the start under center.