Sports
Football Friday: Hornets Ready for No. 1 Eden Prairie
The injury-plagued Hornets face top ranked Eden Prairie at home Friday.
After a tough , the Edina Hornets (3-3, 1-2 Lake Conference) prepare to host the undefeated Eden Prairie Eagles (6-0, 2-0 Lake Conference) Friday night at Kuhlman Stadium.
PLAYMAKERS
—Francisco Hardacker (Edina - Running Back/Defensive Back)
The senior has gotten more opportunities as a rusher along with John Bryan. He had 23 carries for 142 yards against Hopkins.
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
—Diondre Green (Edina - Defensive Back/Quarterback/Wide Receiver)
The senior has been a shutdown cornerback and has spent time at quarterback this season for the Hornets.
—Andrew Larson (Eden Prairie - Running Back)
KARE-11 preseason All-Metro selection has scored 14 touchdowns. Larson has scholarship offers from North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota and South Dakota State.
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
—Nick Davidson (Eden Prairie - Tackle)
The North Carolina transfer is considering Stanford, Clemson, Ohio State, Oregon and Colorado. He visited Stanford last weekend for their game versus Colorado.
HORNETS WIN IF...
They can slow down an offensive juggernaut in Eden Prairie. They are without defensive standouts Reece Williamson, Deon Dorvil and Nick Rallis, who are out for the season with injuries.
EAGLES WIN IF...
They can continue to pound the ball with running back Larson, behind a big offensive line. Their running game keeps the offense on the field and wears down opposing teams.
2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Kuhlman Stadium, Edina
TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 48 degrees
LAST MEETING: Eden Prairie defeated Edina 28-3 on the road last season.
EDINA SCHEDULE
Thu, Sept. 1 at Andover W 21-14
Fri, Sept. 9 vs. Minneapolis Southwest W 38-0
Fri, Sept. 16 at Lakeville North L 27-14
Fri, Sept. 23 at Minnetonka L 28-14
Fri, Sept. 30 vs. Hopkins W 14-7
Thu, Oct. 6 vs. Wayzata L 28-7
Fri, Oct. 14 vs. Eden Prairie
Wed, Oct. 19 vs. North St. Paul
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHEDULE
Thurs, Sept. 1 Champlin Park W 24-7
Fri, Sept. 9 Bloomington Kennedy W 35-0
Fri, Sept. 16 at Maple Grove W 35-0
Fri, Sept. 23 Hopkins W 56-7
Fri, Sept. 30 Minneapolis South W 62-20
Thu, Oct. 6 Minnetonka W 16-0
Fri, Oct. 14 at Edina
Wed, Oct. 19 at Wayzata
